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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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Thursday, 1 March 2018
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Guilty verdict in Auckland Riverhead quarry trial
1 Mar 2018Colin Mitchell abducted a woman and assaulted her at a West Auckland quarry. He bowed his head and clamped his eyes closed as he was found guilty today. Edward Gay has the details. Video, Audio
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EQC committed to re-repairs, or cash if 'not trusted'
1 Mar 2018EQC's Chief Customer Officer Trish Keith says EQC is not taking legal action against Fletchers, but says she's "not prepared" to talk about the company beyond that. Video, Audio
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Homeowners left in limbo after faulty EQC repairs
1 Mar 2018Christchurch homeowners who discovered faulty repairs on the houses they bought are heading to court in what lawyer Andrew Hooker describes as a David and Goliath battle that must be fought. Read more Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 1st March 2018
1 Mar 2018Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
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'Tidy Kiwi' resurrected for new generation to keep NZ beautiful
28 Feb 2018The iconic 'Tidy Kiwi' anti-litter campaign of the 1970s and 80s is making a comeback to help kids tackle New Zealand's soaring amount of waste. Read more Video, Audio
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Swan song for iconic Kings Arms pub
28 Feb 2018The King's Arms Tavern was built in the late 1800s and has been hosting the who's who of New Zealand music since the mid 90s, but it's being bowled for apartments. Read more Video, Audio
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EQC Minister: 'Re-repairs will keep coming through'
28 Feb 2018EQC Minister Megan Woods tells John Campbell she's seeking more information about re-repairs resulting from initial work done on quake-damaged Christchurch properties. Video, Audio
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Puppet caricatures of MPs unveiled at Backbencher pub
28 Feb 2018Caricatures of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, deputy prime minister Winston Peters and the National MP Gerry Brownlee and former leader Bill English will be revealed tonight. Video, Audio
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Council warned of Hurunui tyre fire risk before blaze
28 Feb 2018A pile of 500 tyres was deliberately set alight on Monday evening, with 19 fire crews battling through the night to stop the flames from reaching a much larger pile of 600,00 tyres, just 50 metres… Read more Audio
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A day inside a charter school
28 Feb 2018Reporter John Boynton spends a day inside one of the 11 charter schools fighting to stay open after Education Minister Chris Hipkins signalled a plan to ditch the charter school model. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint weather: Wednesday 28 February 2018
28 Feb 2018The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 28 February 2018
28 Feb 2018News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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