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Wednesday, 14 June 2017
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No chance to tell judge of concerns, prosecutor says
14 Jun 2017The prosecutor in court when Akshay Chand was granted bail says she was given no opportunity to address the judge about police concerns that Chand was a danger to Christie Marceau, who he later… Read more Audio
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PM says he won't release apology letter to Israel
14 Jun 2017The Prime Minister won't release his apology letter that led to diplomatic relations with Israel being restored. Labour says its worried Bill English was bullied into saying sorry. Audio
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UK correspondent - latest on the huge London building fire
14 Jun 2017UK correspondent Catherine Drew is in London with the latest on the fire at Grenfell Tower. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 14 June 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Controversial Auckland housing development given green light
14 Jun 2017The $1.2 billion development will see 1500 homes built at the former Three Kings Quarry between Mount Roskill and Royal Oak. Video, Audio
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Outcry as Horowhenua confirms sale of pensioners units
Uncertainty surrounds the sale of pensioner units in Horowhenua, with the council confirming today that the sale will go ahead even though its mayor Michael Feyen opposes it. Audio
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Police Association upset at Govt response to firearms
The Police Association says the Government has rejected every recommendation that would have made a real difference to stopping firearms from getting into the hands of criminals and gang members. Audio
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Screaming heard coming from burning London flats
14 Jun 2017People are feared to be trapped inside Grenfell Tower in West London, as firefighters try to extinguish a fire which has engulfed the entire apartment block. UK journalist Rachael Veneables is at the… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 14th June 2017
14 Jun 2017Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
Tuesday, 13 June 2017
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Hidden treasure found amongst Antarctica penguin poo
13 Jun 2017Mystery is surrounding the discovery of a 118-year-old painting, found in Antarctica amongst old tin cans and penguin poo. Video, Audio
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Navy's Endeavour's service over after 30 years
13 Jun 2017The HMNZS Endeavour, built in 1988 and our Navy's only tanker, is being decommissioned. Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming was on board for its last long-term deployment. Video, Audio
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Wellington house on the verge of collapsing
A Mount Cook dairy owner says he is losing hundreds of dollars in income every week whilst he waits for a dilapidated house next door to be demolished. Video, 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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