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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Thursday, 29 November 2018
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Meningitis victim’s nana wants vaccines for all NZers
29 Nov 2018The grandmother of Bernard Alefaio, an Auckland boy who died from meningitis, says the free, targeted immunisation programme being rolled-out in Northland doesn't go nearly far enough. Video, Audio
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Minister on legally shaky grounds, lawyer says
29 Nov 2018Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway may have set the country on track for a "double jeopardy" showdown over his handling of the Karel Sroubek case. Audio
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Xmas comes early for the West Coast as govt splashes cash
29 Nov 2018The West Coast has received an early Christmas present today with a $140m cash injection from the Government. Video, Audio
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Stewart Murray Wilson jailed again for historic rapes
29 Nov 2018Serial rapist Stewart Murray Wilson is back behind bars after being found guilty of more historical rapes. He was jailed for 21 years in 1996 for a string of violent sex attacks on women over two… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 29 November 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Trust us, govt urges Kiwis over Huawei decision
The Government says we have to trust its spy agency's decision to reject a joint deal between Spark and the telco giant Huawei. It's citing serious security concerns, which has prompted a furious… Read more Audio
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No ‘systemic problem’ with RAL’s fleet - CEO
29 Nov 2018Ruapehu Alphine Lifts CEO Ross Copland says he's spoken to the family of Hannah Francis who died after a bus crash on Mount Ruapehu - but won't say if he's apologised to them. Video, Audio
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10,000 vehicles recalled over WOF failures
29 Nov 2018Thousands of vehicles are being recalled for safety inspections after their warrants were issued without proper checks in the first place. NZTA's Steve Haszard joins Checkpoint live to discuss the… Read more Video, Audio
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Peter Whittall misled Pike families, grieving mother says
29 Nov 2018The mother of one of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine says the mine's former CEO Peter Whittall misled families following the explosion, and needs to be held accountable. Logan Church… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint for Thursday 29th November, 2018
29 Nov 2018Watch Thursday's full show here.
Coming up
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
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Tourist hangs on for his life after pilot forgets to secure him
Swiss authorities plan to question a hang-glider pilot after a tourist he flew over a picturesque Swiss landscape nearly fell dozens of metres to the ground because his harness wasn't properly… Read more Video, Audio
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Some Parliament staff live in fear of colleagues - Mallard
28 Nov 2018Parliament's Speaker Trevor Mallard says he wouldn't recommmend his workplace to close friends or his children, as he launched a review into bullying and harassment. Video, Audio
Checkpoint
About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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