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Tuesday, 13 June 2017
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Prosecutor had concerns about Chand getting bail before killing
13 Jun 2017A senior police prosecutor has told a Coroner's court that he had real concerns about Akshay Chand being bailed. Chand later went on to kill Christie Marceau. Audio
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Teenager spent 2 nights in cells because of lack of space
13 Jun 2017A youth advocate lawyer says a 16-old boy has spent two nights in a police cell because the Ministry for Vulnerable Children doesn't have any beds for him. Audio
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Team NZ have chance at Oracle redemption
13 Jun 2017Todd Harris commentates for NBC, and says the Team New Zealand boat is looking seriously fast. Video, Audio
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Govt reviewing Fuji Xerox contracts after irregular accounting
13 Jun 2017An independent report into irregular accounting at Fuji Xerox New Zealand and its Australian partner has uncovered nearly half a billion dollars in losses. Audio
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Fight over Waikanae hedge heats up
A public spat has developed over the state and future of an iconic macrocarpa hedge in Waikanae. Its owners say they've tried their best to placate elderly neighbours, but the mayor has made it… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt adds $2m to reduce rate of SUDI
13 Jun 2017The Government has announced a nationwide rollout of baby flax and plastic sleeping pods for low income families and parents who smoke. Audio
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Lions to play Highlanders in Dunedin
The Lions will face off against the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight. RNZ reporter Ian Telfer is at the Octagon with hundreds of Lions fans ahead of the match. Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 13 June 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Navy's Endeavour returns home after final deployment
13 Jun 2017The Navy's only tanker, the HMNZS Endeavour, has completed its last long-term deployment before it is decommissioned. Read more Video, Audio
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Oyster farmers likely not to be able to farm again
Stewart Island oyster farmers affected by a parasite have met with MPI officials to work out compensation as they face the possibility of not being able to farm oysters again. Audio
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Most Cantabrians want Christ Church Cathedral restored
13 Jun 2017Just over half of Cantabrians want Christchurch's quake-damaged cathedral to be restored, according to a survey commissioned by the Anglican Church. Audio
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Team NZ to seek revenge against Oracle in America's Cup final
13 Jun 2017New Zealand-based sailing fans aren't resting on their laurels as Team New Zealand gears up to once again take on Oracle. 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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