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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, 3 November 2017
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Council considers legal action over Sky World building
3 Nov 2017Auckland Council is considering prosecuting business owner James Kwak after Checkpoint revealed his building - one of Auckland's busiest - hasn't had a WoF for more than a year. Read more Video, Audio
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Destiny Church fails to file overdue financial returns by deadline
3 Nov 2017Two of Destiny Church's largest charities had until 5pm Friday to file two years' overdue financial returns or be de-registered. They've instead formally objected to de-registration. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell: Friday 3 November 2017
3 Nov 2017Watch Friday's full show here. Video
Thursday, 2 November 2017
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Ambae locals struggling following volcanic eruption
2 Nov 2017Residents from Vanuatu's Ambae may have returned to their island after a volcano erupted, but their problems are far from over. Audio
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Residents fearful after Dunedin freedom camping ban dismissed
Residents and camping ground owners in Brighton and Warrington are scratching their heads as to how the proposal was voted down, against the recommendations of staff and the majority of the community.
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Plans on track for light rail in Auckland now govt is on board
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today, where she confirmed the Goverment will fund its share of the Auckland transport plans Labour announced during the campaign. Video, Audio
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Ports of Auckland unveils '30-year masterplan'
2 Nov 2017Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson says the port's plan for a new building with a rooftop park, a hotel and 13m extension to Bledisloe Wharf reflects a new reality. Video, Audio
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NZ woman creates portraits out of ...cat fur
Amy Baker has taken the fur she brushes from the coats of her much loved cats to create striking embroidery portraits - including of Donald Trump and Gareth Morgan. Video, Audio
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Polytech cuts courses as it faces $4.5m loss
Northland's only polytech plans to cut courses and close campuses so that it can focus on teaching skills that lead to well-paid jobs. Audio
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Rat-filled sinkhole prompts greasy dishes warning
2 Nov 2017A sinkhole filled with fat and rats has prompted Tararua Council to educate its residents on how to get rid of grease. Video, Audio
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Peter Carroll sentenced to life for murdering Marcus Tucker
The mother of a murdered Christchurch man today described the unforgivable heart break of seeing her battered, bruised and broken son, who was beaten to death before being burned. Reporter Maja Burry… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Thurs 2 Nov
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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