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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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Tuesday, 16 May 2017
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday May 16, 2017
16 May 2017Watch Tuesday's full show here. Video
Monday, 15 May 2017
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Arrest following theft of bronze cemetery plaques
15 May 2017Cemeteries from Waikato to Auckland have been hit over the last two months. A 26-year-old Waikato woman's been arrested in connection to the thefts of 23 plaques from Auckland's Purewa Cemetery over… Read more Audio
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Dairy water accord achieves some targets, but vital ones missed
15 May 2017Dairy NZ's three year report on the water accord was released this afternoon and shows targets have been met, but as Kate Gudsell reports there are still big strides to be made. Audio
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Funeral home owner aims to spark conversation on suicide
15 May 2017A funeral home owner in Invercargill who has witnessed first hand the devastating impact of suicide has set up a facebook page and is organising rallies on the issue. Audio
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Mike King says Prime Minister being 'unkind'
Prime Minister Bill English says he was not surprised by Mike King's resignation from a suicide prevention panel, saying he has a unique style, but Mr King says he can work with anyone. Audio
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Auckland DHB accused of negligence over mortuary bullyings
15 May 2017Worksafe New Zealand is investigating complaints from British mortuary technicians who say they've been picked on by senior staff and ostracised by other workers for speaking out. Audio
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Kapiti rates increase 'scandalous', say elderly
15 May 2017Some of Kapiti's elderly say a 5.9 percent proposed rates increase is so unafforable they'll be forced to sell their home. Audio
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Govt working to confirm whether NZ hit by ransomware attack
15 May 2017The Computer Emergency Response Team, or CERT, is investigating the first reports of WannaCry ransomware impacting computer users in New Zealand. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 15 May 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Govt pays out more than $17m to Kaikoura businesses
15 May 2017Minister for Economic Development Simon Bridges says a million dollar fund is still available to help Kaikoura businesses in real trouble. Video, Audio
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New Kaikoura business group says some are close to collapse
15 May 2017Kaikoura retailers and traders are banding together in the hopes of surviving the months ahead as some face having to close for good if visitor numbers continue to dwindle. Audio
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Some NGOs fear speaking out against government
15 May 2017MP Alfred Ngaro has apologised for his comments threatening funding cuts if providers criticise government policies. John Campbell asked some NGOs if they fear speaking out might cost them funding. 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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