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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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Thursday, 19 October 2017
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Latest from Parliament as NZ waits for decision
19 Oct 2017RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson joins Checkpoint live from Parliament. Video, Audio
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NZ waits for decision on next government
19 Oct 2017The nation continues to wait for New Zealand First's decision on who will form the next government. Winston Peters said earlier today it was a "seriously difficult" decision to make. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 19th August 2017
The New Zealand government coalition is decided. Video
Coming up
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
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Driver pride leads to arrogance, frustration
18 Oct 2017A survey by AA has found we are likely to hold our own driving in higher regard than that of other drivers', and that all in all, many of us are not as courteous as we like to think we are. Audio
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Ilam students reject 'slum' accusation
18 Oct 2017Canterbury university students are outraged at accusations they are turning the suburb where they live and study into a slum. Read more Video, Audio
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Coastal Southland residents say road lost due to council incompetence
Residents of Colac Bay are blaming council incompetence for the closure of their waterfront road to erosion, and want a promise it will be restored and and reopened for good. Video, Audio
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Labour and National yet to ratify any agreement
18 Oct 2017A deal with National or Labour has not been ratified, RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson says. She expects that will happen tomorrow morning. Video, Audio
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Auld Mug and Log O'Wood in Taranaki double act
The America's Cup and the Ranfurly Shield are on public display together today in New Plymouth in what's believed to be a first. Read more Video, Audio
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Wellington residents furious at council freedom camping proposal
18 Oct 2017Evans Bay residents say they're fed up with seeing campers getting dressed in public and doing their laundry, and are opposing council's proposal to add 30 car parks to the existing 46. Video, Audio
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High Court appeal after 'secret agent' who stole sensitive equipment walked
18 Oct 2017The Crown is appealing a decision to allow a former military spy, who stole sensitive operational equipment, to walk away from court without conviction. Video, Audio
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Probiotics reduce risk of postnatal depression
18 Oct 2017A study from Auckland and Otago University has found taking probiotics during and after pregnancy reduces the risk of postnatal depression and anxiety. Audio
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Evening business for 18 October 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Checkpoint
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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