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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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Friday, 8 December 2017
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98-year-old Sydney man can finally marry partner of 39 years
8 Dec 2017Neville Wills, 98, talks to John Campbell about how he never thought he'd live long enough to marry the man he loves. But now Australia has legalised same-sex marriage, the couple can talk marriage… Read more Video, Audio
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Former music teacher convicted of sexual abuse
8 Dec 2017Former Wanganui Collegiate music teacher Trevor Ian Gibbs was convicted today of historical sex crimes. The 72-year-old now faces a jail sentence. Edward Gay has the details. Video, Audio
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Kaikoura locals get first glimpse of soon-to-open SH1
8 Dec 2017Residents worst affected by the closure of quake damaged SH1 north of Kaikoura got their first glimpse today of what the road will look like when it reopens next week. Logan Church went along for the… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 8 December 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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What Lake Taupo residents and tourists know about algae bloom
8 Dec 2017Laura Dooney is in Hatepe, Lake Taupo, and asked people there what they knew about the algae bloom. Audio
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Laurel Hubbard: I have to block out the criticism
8 Dec 2017Laurel Hubbard won two silver medals at the Weightlifting World Championships earlier this week. She spoke to John Campbell about the criticism she's faced as a transgender athlete. Read more Video, Audio
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Christchurch bakes in 33 degrees, roads melt in unprecedented heat
8 Dec 2017Dunedin residents are being warned to conserve water now or face severe restrictions later as a hot, dry spell sits over the country.Meanwhile, the intense heat has led to crowded beaches and extra… Read more Video, Audio
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HNZ policy on meth contamination to change - Housing Minister
Phil Twyford announces live on Checkpoint he will change HNZ policy over evicting tenants for positive methamphetamine results. He said 900 homes were left empty, and $75m wasted over 'moral panic'… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Friday 8 December 2017
8 Dec 2017watch Friday's full show here. Video
Thursday, 7 December 2017
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Trevor Ian Gibbs revealed as teacher accused of sexual abuse
7 Dec 2017The identity of a former Wanganui Collegiate music teacher, accused of grooming and sexually abusing a student over four years, has been revealed. Edward Gay reports. Audio
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Australia expected to pass bill on marriage equality
7 Dec 2017Australian Liberal MP Tim Wilson talks to John Campbell just minutes before Australia is expected to pass a bill on marriage equality. Audio
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Environment Ministry warns of potential water contamination
7 Dec 2017People living near Ohakea and Woodbourne defence bases are being told not to drink their tap water for at least a month while it's tested for contamination. 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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