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Friday, 27 July 2018
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Evening business for Fri 27 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Fonterra chair quits for health reasons
Fonterra chair John Wilson has resigned for health reasons. Video, Audio
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Stickergate - Do we need stickers on fruit?
27 Jul 2018They're small in isolation, but when added up stickers from fruit are leaving a massive environmental footprint. Zac Fleming meets a man who is on a crusade to change that. Read more Video, Audio
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New Accord won’t change vote, nurses say
A nurse and moderator of the Facebook page 'NZ, please hear our voice' says an Accord on safe staffing will just tell health managers what nurses already know - that they're understaffed. Video, Audio
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Health Minister introduces Accord to improve nurses’ safe staffing levels
Health Minister David Clark has formed an Accord, to be signed by the ministry, nurses' union and DHBs, to address nurses' safe staffing levels. Video, Audio
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Teen will spend minimum 11 years in prison for murder
27 Jul 2018Rosie Lewis has been sentenced to life in prison for robbing and murdering 30-year-old Indian national, Sandeep Dhiman, who she met on Tinder. Audio
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DOC plans to meet Matt Lauer in person over easement debate
DOC's Director General Lou Sanson says Hunter Valley Station leasee, American millionaire Matt Lauer, is being open and encouraging about access and the application for an easement should be put on… Read more Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 27th July 2018
27 Jul 2018Watch Friday's full programme here. Video
Thursday, 26 July 2018
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1000 to leave Ambae island due to intensifying ash
26 Jul 2018Up to 1000 people on Vanuatu's Ambae are set to leave the island because of concerns of intensifying ash fall from the Manaro volcano. Audio
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Hutt Valley residents up in arms over new ecological designation
26 Jul 2018Hutt Valley residents are up in arms at new ecological protection designations which the city council has placed on some private properties in the area. Audio
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Locals take heart at setback for Tegel mega farm in Northland
26 Jul 2018Northland residents who dread the prospect of living near New Zealand's biggest chicken farm are celebrating after the project struck a serious glitch. Audio
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Courier drivers could take class action over independent contracts
26 Jul 2018Former Chief Judge of New Zealand's Employment Court Graeme Colgan told John Campbell courier drivers could test their case in court. 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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