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Tuesday, 17 July 2018
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Immigrants fear racial profiling in their rejected visa cases
17 Jul 2018Indian families fear racial bias behind Immigration NZ's decisions to turn down visa applications. Audio
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Old army barracks in Whangarei to be used as shelter for the homeless
17 Jul 2018The govt. has given permission for a charity to use the barracks' kitchen, bathrooms and living space to provide meals, showers and doctors. Video, Audio
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Investigation begins after 20 people injured by “lava bomb” in Hawaii
17 Jul 2018Investigators are looking into whether a tour boat got too close to molten lava from Kilauea volcano. Audio
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Nine children orphaned after parents drown
17 Jul 2018Nine children have been orphaned after their parents drowned in a tragic fishing accident on an Auckland beach yesterday afternoon. Audio
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'This is in no way a place for a young person to be'
17 Jul 2018A 17-year-old ex-pat New Zealander has been released from an adult detention centre in Australia. Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 17 July 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Kendrick Lamar kicks-off his NZ tour in Dunedin
17 Jul 2018It's the first of three shows the Grammy and Pullitzer prize-winning artist will play in New Zealand. Video, Audio
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“They only see one side of the man..they don’t know what goes on behind closed doors.”
17 Jul 2018Anihera Black says she has passed on to Police the names of four people she believes may have been involved in, or have knowledge of, what she's calling a paedophile sex ring involving her former… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 17th July, 2018
17 Jul 2018Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
Monday, 16 July 2018
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Contractors let down by current legislation - Iain Lees-Galloway
16 Jul 2018Minister for Workplace Relations, Iain Lees-Galloway is looking to introduce legislation to better protect the rights of independent contractors, such as courier drivers. He spoke with John Campbell.
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South Auckland creative youth hub faces closure
16 Jul 2018An empty shop in South Auckland's Papakura has been turned into a creative hub for young people. Organisers say it has become a popular spot, but it could be forced to shut down unless they can secure… Read more Video, Audio
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France football fans clash with police during celebrations
16 Jul 2018Ugly scenes on the streets of Paris have marred France's Fifa World Cup win with police forced to fire tear gas and a water cannon to dispel rioting crowds. Video, Audio
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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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