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Wednesday, 13 June 2018
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Ancient Chinese vase found in attic fetches $US19m
13 Jun 2018An 18th century Chinese porcelain vase found in a shoebox was initially expected to reach around US$1 million but sold for $US19m after a 20 minute bidding war. Fred Katayama reports. Video, Audio
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Feathers ruffled over controvesial public service reshuffle
13 Jun 2018State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has decided to move five chief executives into different roles, including the top jobs at Justice, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and MPI. Video, Audio
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UK lawmakers debate Brexit blueprint
13 Jun 2018Britain's Brexit minister has told Parliament to back down in a showdown over Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to leave the European Union, warning lawmakers they could undermine negotiations. David… Read more Video, Audio
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Grieving mother tells inquest son’s death was preventable
13 Jun 2018The mother of Waikato man Nicholas Taiaroa Stevens outlined at an inquest today how her family desperately tried to convince mental health workers that he was likely to take his own life. Audio
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HNZ meth evictee wants $15,000 compensation
13 Jun 2018Former Housing New Zealand tenant Rima Herbert's family was evicted after traces of methamphetamine were found in his house, which he says he wasn't responsible for. Now he wants compensation. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 13 June 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Pavilions proposed in new plan for Chch's Cathedral Square
13 Jun 2018Regenerate Christchurch has come up with a master plan to rejuvenate Christchurch's Cathedral Square, including a proposal for a large pavilion covering part of the area, but it doesn't know how it… Read more Audio
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Twyford tells Collins: 'I expect you to hold me to account'
Housing Minister Phil Twyford and National opposite Judith Collins argued over the social housing register and Kiwibuild in a lively debate at a select committee, then later in Parliament's question… Read more Audio
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Māori experience racism everyday in North Shore - study
13 Jun 2018An Auckland University student says she's been called the "n-word" and "abbo" growing up in Auckland's affluent North Shore, and that racism is an everyday experience for Māori there. Read more Audio
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Eugenie Sage labelled a sell out for bottling consent decision
13 Jun 2018The Green Party has been accused of selling out by its own supporters over a Government decision to allow a Chinese water bottling giant to expand. Video, Audio
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Phil Goff hits back at councillors’ claims of distrust
13 Jun 2018Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has hit back at councillors who say they have lost faith in him because he has created a distrustful political working environment. Video, Audio
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Waikeria prison with mental health component a first for NZ
13 Jun 2018The old and rundown prison at Waikeria will be replaced with a 500-bed prison and for the first time in New Zealand, will have the facilities to provide mental health treatment for a further 100… Read more 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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