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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Monday, 16 April 2018
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National urges assoc immigration minister to intervene
16 Apr 2018National's immigration spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says Associate Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi can - and should - intervene in Mark Middleton's deportation case. Audio
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Operation won't slow down Phil Goff
16 Apr 2018Auckland mayor Phil Goff says he's "feeling better than ever" after having an operation to clear his arteries. He talks to John Campbell from his hospital bed about health, healthcare and power… Read more Video, Audio
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Protesters invade Starbucks after arrest of black men
16 Apr 2018Video of two men being arrested last Thursday went viral after the manager said they were told to leave because they asked to use the bathroom but hadn't purchased anything. Video, Audio
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Christchurch's new QEII sports facility to open next month
16 Apr 2018The new QEII facility in Christchurch, which includes a 130m long hydroslide, a 25m lap pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river, spa and steam room, will open next month. Video, Audio
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Speedway rider Ivan Mauger remembered as fiercely determined
16 Apr 2018Widely regarded as the best motorcycle speedway rider ever, Ivan Mauger died this morning aged 78, ending a battle of several years with a form of dementia. Video, Audio
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Hundreds protest proposed axing of Taupo rescue helicopter
16 Apr 2018A proposal by the National Ambulance Sector Office would see rescue helicopter bases taken away from the central North Island town, as well as Rotorua and Te Anau. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 16 April 2018
16 Apr 2018News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Some Aucklanders could be powerless until next Sunday
16 Apr 2018Auckland homeowners and businesses still without power are becoming increasingly frustrated as they wait for the power to be restored, and some will have to wait until Sunday night before it is. Video, Audio
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Karla Cardno's step-father facing deportation
16 Apr 2018Mark Middleton, 60, is facing deportation despite living in New Zealand since he was four-years-old. He told John Campbell Immigration NZ and police were "hostile" when they took him from his work… Read more Video, Audio
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Rural communities worried about missing out on RWC
16 Apr 2018Spark and TVNZ have secured the rights to broadcast the Rugby World Cup, but only seven of the 40 matches will be on free-to-air TV - the rest will require a high-speed internet connection. Video, Audio
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Christchurch quake claimants to go on hunger strike
16 Apr 2018Peter and Anne Glasson plan to go on a hunger strike over their dispute with Southern Response. Peter tells John Campbell he's had enough, and will strike to whatever conclusion. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Monday, 16th April 2018
16 Apr 2018Watch Monday's full programme here. Video
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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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