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Friday, 20 October 2017
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Massive Maori representation in new govt
20 Oct 2017The parties that make up the new Labour-led government have 18 Maori MPs. Te Manu Korihi reporter Shannon Haunui-Thompson looks at what Maori may gain. Audio
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Helen Clark says Jacinda Ardern’s done a ‘phenomenal job’
20 Oct 2017Helen Clark says despite being Labour's leader for only three months, Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern has proven she is warm but also with "a backbone and some steel". Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 20 October 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Overwhelming response to NZ #metoo Tumblr
A New Zealand woman has created a webpage for sexual harassment and abuse victims to anonymously share their experiences. Read more Audio
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What Labour's first 100 days will look like
20 Oct 2017Labour's long "to-do list" includes cutting immigration, building more homes, re-entering Pike River, and some kind of ban on foreign buyers purchasing existing houses or land is also looking likely. Audio
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Little confidence Labour will deliver on its promises
20 Oct 2017Seventy percent of Māngere voters chose Labour to run the country. But locals told Checkpoint's Zac Fleming that they have little faith anything will change. Read more Video, Audio
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Portfolio allocation 'like a game of jenga' - Jacinda Ardern
20 Oct 2017Incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has named her Cabinet, including Labour's senior MPs and former leader Andrew Little. She says she will announce ministerial positions on Wednesday. Read more Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 20 October 2017
20 Oct 2017Watch Friday's full show here. Video
Thursday, 19 October 2017
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Jacinda Adern makes first speech as incoming Prime Minister
19 Oct 2017The Labour Leader and soon to be Prime Minister Jacinda Adern says she believes she has found coalition partners she can work with. Winston Peters has been offered the position of Deputy Prime… Read more Video, Audio
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Green Party still needs to officially sign up for coalition
19 Oct 2017Otago University's expert in electoral law Andrew Geddis on the incoming coalition government. Audio
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Political reporters on standby
19 Oct 2017Political Editor Jane Patterson and numerous other political reporters prepare to hear from Prime Minister-in-waiting Jacinda Adern. Audio
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Analysis of the campaign and coalition
19 Oct 2017Political Scientist Dr Bryce Edwards shares his opinions on Jacinda Adern's rise to power. 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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