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Friday, 6 October 2017
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Neighbours stunned by lack of police contact after shooting
6 Oct 2017Neighbours at the Kudu Road and Preston Road intersection in Otara say they're in the dark about a drive-by shooting last night, and they've heard nothing from police. Video, Audio
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Waikato DHB CEO resigned - now what?
Nigel Murray had been charged with leading a cost cutting exercise at the DHB - now who will take responsibility for that? Does anyone want to? John Campbell investigates. Audio
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Boy held in police cells overnight before charges dropped
6 Oct 2017A 13-year-old was held in police cells overnight, and wasn't released until concerned lawyers stepped in. Hours later the charges against him were dropped. Edward Gay has more. Audio
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Evening Business for 6 October 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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No ID needed to enrol - or vote - in New Zealand
6 Oct 2017People enrolling to vote in NZ elections do not need ID - they never have. John Campbell investigates how you protect the system from fraud while not putting potential voters off. Video, Audio
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Police boost patrols on overbridges to deter rock-throwers
6 Oct 2017An Auckland taxi driver says he's lucky to be alive after a 2kg rock was dropped from a motorway overbridge yesterday afternoon and crashed through his windscreen. Video, Audio
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VTNZ employee gave people's personal information to gang member
6 Oct 2017A senior Head Hunters gang member used a friend who worked at VTNZ to get names and addresses of nine people, and it's still not clear whether they are aware of the privacy breach. Audio
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Calls for gun accessory which makes weapons even deadlier to be banned
6 Oct 2017Momentum is growing across the United States for a ban on bump-stock devices following Stephen Paddock's rampage which left 58 people dead and more than 500 injured. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 6 October 2017
6 Oct 2017Watch Friday's full show here. Video
Thursday, 5 October 2017
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Silver Ferns open Constellation Cup campaign
5 Oct 2017The Silver Ferns open their Constellation Cup campaign against arch rivals Australia in Auckland tonight. Video, Audio
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Changing habits will take longer than banning plastic bags
5 Oct 2017Single use plastic bags might be on their way out but 'binning the bag' may take a bit of getting used to for many New Zealanders. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Audio
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Calls for safety measures to protect bus drivers
5 Oct 2017A stabbing attack on a bus driver in Auckland last night has highlighted the need for better security, including cameras and driver cages, the bus drivers' union says. Jessie Chiang reports. 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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