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Wednesday, 18 October 2017
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NZ First announcement scheduled for Thursday afternoon
18 Oct 2017New Zealand First says it will make an announcement tomorrow afternoon about the "result of negotiations" and has advised Labour and National leaders of that. Video, Audio
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Donald Trump called a 'deranged animal' after false claim
18 Oct 2017The US President has provoked fury with his false claim that he's one of the few US Presidents to call the families of US soldiers killed in action. John Campbell talks to Jon Sopel. Video, Audio
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Mark Lundy's finances under microscope in Court of Appeal
18 Oct 2017The Crown says Mark Lundy killed his wife and daughter because they were under significant financial stress. Court reporter Anne Marie May has the latest. Audio
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IAG blames adventure park, Orion for Christchurch fires
18 Oct 2017Insurer IAG is taking Christchurch Adventure Park and lines company Orion to court over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
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Labour offers renewal, but National makes sense - Paul East
18 Oct 2017Former National Party Cabinet Minister Paul East - and former flatmate of Winston Peters - says a coalition with National makes more sense, but whoever is in government won't last more than one term.
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NZ First MPs in meeting all day as NZ continues to wait
18 Oct 2017New Zealand First MPs have been locked in a meeting all day in Parliament , as the nation continues to wait for their decision. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson has the latest. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 18 October 2017
18 Oct 2017Watch Wednesday's full show here. Video
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
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'Shit Towns of New Zealand' Facebook page creator gets death threats
17 Oct 2017The administrator of a Facebook page called 'Shit Towns of New Zealand' has received death threats for his posts, but many others are laughing. It comes down to your sense of humour. Video, Audio
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Burglars targetting construction sites for a quick buck
17 Oct 2017Police say there is a growing number of burglaries at construction sites, and are urging tradies to lock up their tool-boxes. Audio
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Road where taxi van flipped a common crash spot, residents say
17 Oct 2017The van, carrying five passengers, including two children, came off Waiuku road, between Waiuku and Pukekohe just after 8am. One person remains in a stable condition and another in a serious… Read more Video, Audio
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No smoking on Auckland's beaches this summer
17 Oct 2017Auckland's beaches, outdoor dining areas and most public spaces in the central city will be smokefree this summer, thanks to a new ban being brought in by Auckland Council. Audio
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Is Winston Peters a Very Hungry Caterpillar?
17 Oct 2017New Zealand First MP Shane Jones said today that the "monarch butterfly" will soon emerge. Does that make Winston Peters a very hungry caterpillar? And just how much does he want? Read more 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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