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Tuesday, 11 July 2017
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America's Cup tours the Capital
11 Jul 2017Thousands of people turned out to a victory parade that snaked between Parliament and Civic Square today. Video, Audio
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Labour will scrap National's tax changes if elected
11 Jul 2017Labour leader Andrew Little says his party's families package will make more than 70 percent of families with children better off. Audio
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Alarms raised over lack of cellphone reception on Inland Rd
11 Jul 2017The Inland Road has become a popular route following the Kaikoura earthquake last year, but those living along it say minor crashes have highlighted the dangers associated with much of the road being… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Tues 11 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Cat rangers and registrations posed to control population
11 Jul 2017Councils will vote next week on whether to adopt a national cat strategy which could include a registration fee for domestic moggies and the employment of 'cat rangers'. Read more Video, Audio
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Big Chill brings snow and ice to the South Island
11 Jul 2017A polar blast is sweeping up the South Island, disrupting flights and causing "treacherous" road conditions. Video, Audio
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Winter warnings after homeless man dies on cemetery bench
11 Jul 2017Rough sleepers in Auckland will continue to die unnecessarily this winter unless shelters are setup across the city, a church support worker says. Read more Video, Audio
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Traffic chaos as slip closes SH1 north of Wellington
11 Jul 2017A landslip closed Ngauranga Gorge today - one of the main roads into Wellington. NZTA's regional transport systems mananger Mark Owen warns of significant delays in the area. Video, Audio
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Government divvies up $1 billion infrastructure fund
The construction of thousands of houses in Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton will be fast-tracked as five councils will be loaned cash under the fund, to help pay for water, roads and other… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 11th July 2017
11 Jul 2017Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
Monday, 10 July 2017
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Chairman of trashed Maori language school says vandals need help
Children as young as 10 are suspected of trashing the junior block at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Kaikohe overnight. The chair of the kura's board says the children responsible need help. Video, Audio
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Te Puea Marae will re-open to homeless
10 Jul 2017Te Puea Marae will be up and running again from next Tuesday, this year with financial help from the government, but won't be taking on long-term rough sleepers. 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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