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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, 8 June 2017
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Euthanasia, medicinal cannabis bills drawn from ballot
8 Jun 2017The leader of the House, Simon Bridges, says there is a slight chance the bills will come before Parliament before the September election. Video, Audio
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ACC rejects tourist driver's refund offer
8 Jun 2017A guilt-ridden tourist who killed two men in a car crash tried to pay back ACC for his medical costs, but was told it couldn't take his money. Read more Audio
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Farmers fear Bluff oyster crisis is 'imminent'
8 Jun 2017Oyster farmers says a crisis is imminent if all the infected oyster beds at Stewart Island aren't removed immediately. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 8th June 2017
8 Jun 2017Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
Wednesday, 7 June 2017
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Obese pig put on diet after being overfed by reckless owner
7 Jun 2017A Massachusetts woman is facing animal cruelty charges after overfeeding her potbellied pig. Maybelle, nearly 90kg, can't walk. Video, Audio
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Councillor given fortnight to find money to buy Cadbury factory
7 Jun 2017A campaign to raise $20 million to keep production of some of Cadbury's famous treats in Dunedin is gaining momentum. The man behind the campaign - Dr Jim O'Malley - joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Govt considering guns in schools
The Manawatu Standard published photos of schoolchildren wielding guns as part of an army initiative, forcing officials to draw up guidelines. Audio
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Health Minister under fire over mental health services
Jonathan Coleman faced a barrage of questions and interruptions during a heated session at the health select committee today. Audio
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Congestion charge for Auckland on the horizon
Auckland Council is investigating the idea, but the Government says the research will take time and a final decision should not be expected for years. Audio
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Team NZ working through night trying to repair catamaran
7 Jun 2017Team New Zealand boat builders are working through the night in Bermuda, trying to get their damaged catamaran ready for racing tomorrow. Video, Audio
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Ancient hedge 'hacked' by Kāpiti Council
7 Jun 2017An iconic 90-year-old macrocarpa hedge was cut back by the Kapiti Coast District Council after the owner was told to cut the hedge himself back in January, but failed to do so. Read more Video, Audio
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Debate after New Plymouth airport upgrade triples in cost
A former councillor says a plan to revamp and double the size of the current terminal is in danger of becoming a vanity project after the cost of the project ballooned to $29 million. Video, 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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