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Monday, 12 February 2018
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Car was travelling 150km/h when it crashed, killing four
Two men are on trial in Hamilton accused of racing against a car that eventually crashed, killing its four occupants. They were aged 19, 20, 24, and 28. Audio
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David Tamihere prison snitch appeals to keep name secret
12 Feb 2018Edward Gay was in court today to hear arguments why a secret prison snitch, convicted for lying to the jury in David Tamihere's trial for murder, should and shouldn't keep his name secret. Video, Audio
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Tonga incredibly vulnerable to sea surges
Logistics and Disaster Risk Reduction Manager in Nuku'alofa, Graham Kenna, says Tonga will rely heavily on foreign assistance in the aftermath of Cyclone Gita. Video, Audio
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Super cyclone to hit Tonga and Fiji
A state of emergency has been declared as the Kingdom braces for Cyclone Gita, which is expected to reach category five, and hit later tonight. Audio
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Lance O'Sullivan calls for total ban on pokies
12 Feb 2018Prominent Northland doctor Lance O'Sullivan gave a powerful address to the International Gambling Conference in Auckland today, telling the audience the only answer to problem gamblers is to ban… Read more Audio
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Risk of infection from swimming at central Auckland beaches
12 Feb 2018People are swimming at popular Auckland beaches unaware that sewage from yesterday's storm has contaminated the water. Video, Audio
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Man on trial for murder of Chch woman Renee Duckmanton
12 Feb 2018The trial of Sainey Marong, accused of strangling a Christchurch sex worker, dumping her body, and then setting her alight, got under underway today. Video, Audio
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New powers to limit state CEO pay packets
12 Feb 2018Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced new legislation requiring pay rises to have written consent from the State Services Commissioner and relevant minister. Audio
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Wellington woman's euthanasia trial begins
12 Feb 2018Retired teacher Susan Austen is on trial in the High Court in Wellington for assisting her mother Annemarie Treadwell to commit suicide. Court reporter Ann Marie May was at court today. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint weather: Monday 12 February
12 Feb 2018Metservice Meterologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
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Evening business for Monday 12 February 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Chch family has little faith EQC settlement will be forthcoming
12 Feb 2018EQC said it would provide the Ross family with a cash settlement by February 20, almost seven years to the day since the Christchurch earthquake. Now it's commissioning another rebuild estimate. Video, Audio
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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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