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Tuesday, 15 May 2018
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EQC in dark over total number of claims
15 May 2018Today EQC announced there were 949 more claims than anyone, including the Minister, has previously been told. That means there are now 3617 unresolved claims before EQC - a 35 percent increase on the… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 15th May 2018
15 May 2018Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
Monday, 14 May 2018
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Uber drivers protest over low pay & company's profits
Uber drivers say they've left steady jobs to start driving, being lured in by promises of flexible working hours and a decent income, but in some cases they've ended up making less than minimum wage. Audio
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Tertiary institutions hoping for relief in government Budget
14 May 2018The Government's flagship policy of free fees for first-time tertiary students hasn't provided much relief for universities and polytechs struggling with years of small student subsidy increases. Audio
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Penny Bright makes last ditch appeal to keep her house
14 May 2018Veteran activist Penny Bright, who's battling ovarian cancer, has appealed to the High Court in Auckland to stop the sale of her home, which the court is organising to clear a $90,000 debt to the… Read more Audio
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Mycoplasma bovis discovered in Waikato
A farm near Cambridge is the latest property to test positive for Mycoplasma bovis, and the first in the Waikato. Waikato MP Tim van de Molen talks to John Campbell. Audio
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Girl Guide parents fear fees could be hiked after biscuits go
14 May 2018Girl Guide biscuit lovers across the country were left stunned after it was revealed at the weekend the organisation planned to drop the pantry staple, saying members were spending too much time… Read more Video, Audio
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'He was a monster' - Killed man compared to Jake the Muss
14 May 2018A lawyer for a man accused of murdering his father says the dead man lived the lifestyle of the Once Were Warriors character 'Jake the Muss', and was a bully and a monster. Edward Gay reports. Audio
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When EQC pays over its $100,000 cap
14 May 2018EQC chief executive Sid Miller told Checkpoint last week that the law does not allow EQC to pay over the $100,000 cap, but we've since heard from homeowners who say it did just that. And a barrister… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 14 May 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Sarah Goss on Black Fern's 'amazing' 46-0 win
14 May 2018The Black Ferns have thrashed Australia 46-0 in the Canadian final of the World Rugby Series. Skipper Sarah Goss talks to John Campbell about the team's extraordinary win. Video, Audio
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Some Spotlight staff not paid for 15 minute meetings
14 May 2018Spotlight has launched an internal investigation after employees at its Christchurch store told Checkpoint they weren't paid for 15 minute meetings they had to attend. Zac Fleming reports. 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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