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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 February 2018
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Nelson's Boathouse damaged during storm surge
1 Feb 2018The 112-year-old iconic Boathouse building in Nelson suffered extensive water damage during the storm surge today. Assistant manager Amie-Jo talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Reporter’s lucky escape as tree crashes down on her car
1 Feb 2018RNZ's Nelson Marlborough reporter Tracy Neal had a lucky escape as a tree crashed through the parked car she was sitting in as she stopped to file a story. She describes what happened. Video, Audio
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Westland coast an absolute mess - mayor
1 Feb 2018Hundreds of trees have come down in Westland on the West Coast. Westland Mayor Bruce Smith describes the carnage, telling John Campbell he's 'never seen anything like this'. Video, Audio
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100 evacuated amid Buller state of emergency
1 Feb 2018More than 100 people were evacuated from their homes in Westport today, and most will spend the night in evacuation centres. Buller District Mayor Garry Howard describes the flooding. Audio
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State of emergency declared in Dunedin
1 Feb 2018Sewage has flown on to the streets in Dunedin, prompting the council to warn all stormwater should be treated as contaminated. Civil Defence Controller Sandy Graham joins Checkpoint with the latest. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Thursday, February 1 2018
1 Feb 2018Watch Thursday's full show here. Video
Coming up
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
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Ardern outlines Government's long term plan
31 Jan 2018Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has outlined the Government's ambitions beyond its first 100 days in a speech in Wellington. Audio
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Former spy convicted for drugs and burglary
Corporal Richard Graham, a former military spy who stole sensitive operational equipment and developed a drug habit after a posting overseas, has been convicted for drugs and burglary. Video, Audio
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Sewege poured into Auckland homes for four hours
31 Jan 2018Milford residents who were woken up at 3 o'clock on Sunday morning to find sewage flooding their homes say it took four hours for Watercare to turn the switch to stop the leak. Audio
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National's leadership rumours overshadow leader's speech
31 Jan 2018It was supposed to be Bill English's moment to describe the State of the Nation, but instead his speech was overshadowed by speculation about the state of his leadership. Audio
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How to look after your dog during a heatwave
31 Jan 2018Animal behaviour consultant Mark Vette says dogs aren't quite as robust as we think, particularly with heat. Video, Audio
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Fire Service battles blaze in Dunedin
31 Jan 2018The Fire Service is battling a fire in the Dunedin suburb of Burnside. A local resident talks to John Campbell. Audio
Checkpoint
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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