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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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Monday, 6 November 2017
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 6th November 2017
6 Nov 2017Watch Monday's full programme here. Video
Friday, 3 November 2017
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85-year-old man found guilty of historic sex charges
Dunedin man Murray Oscar Kannewischer has been found guilty of more than 20 historic sex charges. RNZ Otago/Southland reporter Tim Brown has the latest. Audio
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16 players from 12 nations all with an eye on 14k pay cheque
3 Nov 2017Some of the world's biggest hitters are in Auckland for the International Long Drive Invitational at Remuera Golf Club. As Matt Chatterton found out, there's more to them than just big swings. Video, Audio
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NZers want govt to help Manus Island refugees but urge Australia to step up too
3 Nov 2017New Zealanders say the government should help Manus Island refugees following the closure of the Australian detention camp, but believe Canberra also needs to take some responsibility. Video, Audio
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Sky World Event Cinemas closed for morning session after WoF revelations
3 Nov 2017Event Cinemas at the Sky World building in Auckland closed until midday after a Checkpoint investigation revealed it hasn't had a warrant of fitness for 436 days. Audio
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NZ sports fans spoilt for choice this weekend
3 Nov 2017This weekend will be a busy one for sports fans. Clay Wilson talks to John Campbell ahead of the first matches of the All Blacks tour and a rugby league clash between Tonga and Samoa. Video, Audio
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Otago mayors back Ronald McDonald House in Dunedin
Public health advocates say they don't want a Ronald McDonald House in Dunedin because of its association with the fast food giant, but Otago mayors welcome the idea. Read more Audio
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Heightened tensions between Samoan & Tongan league fans
Police arrested six people last night after hundreds of Samoan and Tongan fans fought in Otara, and there are fears there will be more violence in the coming days. Read more Audio
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Evening business for 3 November 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Port Hills fires: 'We'd be hesitant to trust the ... effectiveness of the fire service'
3 Nov 2017A Christchurch resident who lost his home in the Port Hill's fires says it has been incredibly hard to learn that homes may have been saved if fire and emergency services had responded differently. Read more Video, Audio
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Driving stolen cars like life doesn't matter
3 Nov 2017Morrocco Tai was just 15 when he died last month after crashing a stolen car during a police pursuit. Why was he so reckless? John Campbell talks to his mum, Jo-Ann Stevens. Read more Video, Audio
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Waikato DHB chair refuses to resign over fomer CEO's $218k bill
Health Minister, David Clark, has directed the State Services Commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding Dr Nigel Murray's mis-spending. 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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