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Wednesday, 20 June 2018
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US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
20 Jun 2018The United States has withdrawn from what it describes as a "hypocritical and self-serving" United Nations Human Rights Council over what it calls chronic bias against Israel and a lack of reform… Read more Video, Audio
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Kids held in US immigration centre told they can't hug
20 Jun 2018John Campbell interviews Antar Davidson, who worked at an immigrant children's shelter in Tuscon, Arizona. The conditions there are better than in many places, but under zero tolerance, the children… Read more Video, Audio
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Nurses confirm strike action next month
20 Jun 2018DHBs spokeswoman Helen Mason says DHBs are doing everything they can to reach settlement with nurses, but have "robust contingency plans" when nurses strike next month. Video, Audio
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Andreas Heraf placed on special leave pending investigation
Football Ferns Coach Andreas Heraf is on special leave whilst an independent investigation is carried out into the relationship breakdown between him and some of the players. New Zealand Football CEO… Read more Video, Audio
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MPI refuses to explain Thompson and Clark decisions
20 Jun 2018Ministry for Primary Industries says it has evidence of serious staff misconduct in dealing with Thompson and Clark but is refusing to release that evidence. State Services Minister Chris Hipkins… Read more Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 20th June 2018
20 Jun 2018Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
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Refugees and Olympians play sport to recognise unique ‘days’
19 Jun 2018Olympics New Zealand today hosted 300 young refugees at a sports day in Auckland alongside eight Olympians, including gold medal winner Barbara Kendall. Zac Fleming was there. Video, Audio
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Nicky Hager: SIS needs to investigate historic relationship with Thompson and Clark
Nicky Hager says Security Intelligence Services staff have had close relationships with Thompson and Clark staff for years. Audio
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Councillor convicted, fined for indecent assault
19 Jun 2018Kāpiti Coast district councillor David Scott will be forced to vacate his council seat after being convicted of a sex offence. Audio
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Andreas Heraf should resign - former All Whites coach
19 Jun 2018Checkpoint understands New Zealand Football will tomorrow announce an investigation into the conduct of coach Andreas Heraf following a formal letter of complaint penned by multiple members of the… Read more Video, Audio
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Chris Hipkins concerned about SIS, Thompson and Clark relationship
State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says its appears a Security Intelligence Services staff member had a questionable relationship with Thompson and Clark. Audio
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Chch theatre company 'kicked out' of performance space
19 Jun 2018A professional theatre collective in Christchurch says a decision to show them the door is brutal and unfair. Free Theatre says it's being kicked out of a performing arts space in Christchurch's… Read more Video, Audio
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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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