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Tuesday, 1 May 2018
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Dannevirke's Anti-P Ministry helping locals quit
The Anti-P Ministry holds weekly walk-in gatherings for people wanting support to quit methamphetamine, or for family members whose loved ones are addicted. Video, Audio
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Mangere homicide spot a common place for homeless, boy racers
1 May 2018Police have launched a homicide investigation after being called to Greenwood Road at about 6am and finding a 28-year-old man dead at the scene, and a woman with gunshot injuries. Video, Audio
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Giant sinkhole opens up after record rain in Rotorua
1 May 2018The massive sinkhole, or tomo, which runs along a fault-line at a Tumunui farm, is about 200 metres long, 30 metres wide and 20 metres deep. Farm manager Colin Tremain tells Alex Perrottet all about… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt admits it'll be hard to police GST on overseas sellers
Overseas websites selling goods to New Zealanders will have to collect GST on purchases under $400 from October next year. Some local retailers say it's overdue, but they're not convinced it will help… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 1st May 2018
1 May 2018Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
Monday, 30 April 2018
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First look at Bastion Point's excavated tunnels
30 Apr 2018The tunnels at Auckland's Bastion Point, the resting place of the country's first Labour Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage, were opened to the media for the first time today since they were… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Uni library closures slammed as 'a betrayal'
30 Apr 2018Hundreds of University of Auckland students and supporters protested today against the planned closure of several libraries over fears about what it will mean for their learning and research. Video, Audio
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BP price hike reignites debate about petrol prices
BP's head honchos have been ordered to front up and explain their behaviour to the government after an internal email was leaked, revealing how BP hiked petrol prices in one area to stem losses in… Read more Audio
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10m waka unearthed during road build
30 Apr 2018A digger identified a wooden object during piling work for a viaduct two weeks ago, and it turned out to be a 10 metre-long waka, which is still connected to the trunk of a Kauri tree. Video, Audio
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Transport, housing & footpaths loom large for Northcote voters
30 Apr 2018Voters in the suburban seat, which covers Birkenhead, Birkdale, Beach Haven and south Glenfield, will head to the polls in June, after longstanding MP Jonathan Coleman stood down last month. Video, Audio
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Canterbury mayors luke warm on new rate for stadium
30 Apr 2018Canterbury mayors say their ratepayers are already paying for earthquake recovery, roading, water and storm water infrastructure, so a shiny new Christchurch stadium is way down the priority list. Video, Audio
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Auckland fuel tax gets green light from councillors
All but two councillors decided to seek the views of the public on how the $1.5 billion raised would be spent over the next decade, paving the way for a fortnight of public consultation to start. 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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