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Tuesday, 23 January 2018
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Mental health inquiry a long time coming - sector responds
23 Jan 2018People working in the mental health sector welcome an inquiry, but say it will 'mean nothing' if it's not well resourced. Audio
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Mental health inquiry details announced
23 Jan 2018Former Health and Disability Commissioner Ron Paterson will head the government's inquiry into mental health. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Tuesday 23 January 2018
23 Jan 2018Watch Tuesday's full show here. Video
Monday, 22 January 2018
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Virtual reality proving a hit on Wellington's Courtenay Place
22 Jan 2018Virtual reality is gaining traction in New Zealand's gaming community, but for those with a weak stomach it can be a disconcerting experience. Audio
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Mystery pollution implicated in rare bird deaths
22 Jan 2018The fairy tern population usually hovers around just 40 birds, but this year they're down to just six. Heather Rogan from NZ Fairy Tern Trust talks to reporter Lois Williams. Audio
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Auckland Council goes after Penny Bright’s home
22 Jan 2018Auckland Council wants to force the sale of veteran activist Penny Bright's home, after a High Court judgement awarded it $35,000 in outstanding rates and $20,000 in costs. Audio
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Labour Party caucus at retreat in southern Wairarapa
22 Jan 2018The retreat is a chance for Labour to discuss its own objectives, before taking them back to the melting pot of the Labour, New Zealand First, Green Party coalition Government. Video, Audio
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New Dunedin Hospital site being considered
Former Health Minister Pete Hodgson talks to John Campbell about his work with the Southern Partnership Group and the new site for a new Dunedin Hospital. Video, Audio
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Fatal Dunedin fire could have suspicious cause
22 Jan 2018Detectives are calling for any sightings of suspicious behaviour in South Dunedin this morning as investigators search for the cause of a house fire that killed two people. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint weather forecast for 22 January 2018
22 Jan 2018Metservice Meterologist John Law has New Zealand's short and long range weather forecasts. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 22 January 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Rural medical training programme aims to help fix doctor shortage
22 Jan 2018Eighteen year-five medical students from Auckland University are being trained at Hawera Hospital, and it's hoped some will return to the province to work. Read more 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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