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Wednesday, 12 July 2017
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Snow creates dangerous conditions on roads
12 Jul 2017Snow has closed roads throughout the South Island, including the Inland Road into Kaikoura. Mark Owen of NZTA warns people to take extra care, and avoid unnecessary travel. Video, Audio
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Five men found guilty for woman's kidnapping, manslaughter
Jindarat Prutsiriporn died from head injuries last year, after she threw herself from the boot of a moving car while bound and gagged. Five men were found guilty today of kidnapping and manslaughter.
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 12th July 2017
12 Jul 2017Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
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Ben Hawke with his latest weather report
Mosgiel's weather forecaster, 12-year-old Ben Hawke, with the latest on the polar blast sweeping the South Island. Video, Audio
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One glint of hope for Jensen family still keen to live in NZ
11 Jul 2017Steve Jensen and his family are preparing to return to the United States after missing financial targets set by Immigration New Zealand. Video, Audio
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16 bodies recovered from US plane crash
11 Jul 2017At least 16 people have been killed in a US military plane crash in rural Mississippi. Ryan Brooks from Reuters reports. Video, Audio
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Tauranga housing developments fast-tracked by govt loan
The government will loan Tauranga City Council $230 million to support the construction of 35,000 houses. The council's Christine Jones talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Govt money will help Auckland's housing woes - Phil Goff
The Government will loan Auckland Council $300 million to support more than 10,000 homes at Whenuapai and Redhills. Audio
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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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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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