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Thursday, 7 June 2018
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Black Caps coach makes shock resignation
7 Jun 2018Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has resigned after six years in what he described as an "all consuming" role. He spoke to sports reporter Clay Wilson about the tough and emotional decision. Video, Audio
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Is this the end for forestry on the East Coast?
7 Jun 2018The chief executive of New Zealand's leading forestry service provider PF Olsen says the weekend's heavy rain in Tolaga Bay could spell the demise of forestry in the area. It comes as Minister Shane… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 7th of June 2018
7 Jun 2018Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
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Fashion designer Kate Spade found dead in apartment
6 Jun 2018The 55-year-old designer, who once edited fashion magazine Mademoiselle, was well known as a designer of clothes, shoes and handbags. Zachary Goelman reports. Video, Audio
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Months-long cleanup for Tolaga Bay after flash flooding
6 Jun 2018Tairawhiti Civil Defence Emergency manager Louise Bennett says the cleanup is going to take months, after flash flooding hit Tolaga Bay. Audio
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Taranaki Bulls without home after stadium condemned
Taranaki's flagship stadium has been condemned after geotechnical testing showed the bank under its West Stand is a significant earthquake risk. Video, Audio
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EQC Minister not surprised by damning report
6 Jun 2018The Minister for EQC has called for immediate changes in response to a damning report into EQC's practices released this afternoon. Video, Audio
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Tauranga City Council votes to buy botched Bella Vista homes
Tauranga City Council has voted in principle to repurchase the homes in the botched Bella Vista housing development. Audio
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The Tupperware tales - Longest-serving consultant tells all
6 Jun 2018New Zealand's longest-serving Tupperware consultant Shirley Rust, 70, has been selling the containers for 40 years. She tells Sharon Brett-kelly all about the job, including the worst parties, her… Read more Video, Audio
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Hotel owners insist they're telling truth about pokie machines
6 Jun 2018A lawyer for the owners of Rawene Masonic Hotel says they're standing by their claims that they turned pokie machines off after a woman left her baby outside their venue while she gambled. Pub Charity… Read more Audio
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Back to the future for Kiwirail - Napier Wairoa line
After storm damage closed the track in 2012, the line is reopening thanks to $5 million in funding from the government's Provincial Growth Fund. Video, Audio
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HNZ may refund tenants for meth testing and repairs
Hundreds of tenants were needlessly evicted by Housing New Zealand, and more than $100 million of taxpayers money spent, on unnecessary decontamination. 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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