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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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Wednesday, 7 June 2017
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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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Lions prepare for match against Blues
7 Jun 2017The Lions face their first Super Rugby side at Eden Park tonight. Warren Gatland has rolled out a completely new line up for the match. Video, Audio
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Wellington City Council announces new affordable housing development
Wellington City Council wants to enter into partnerships with developers and community housing providers to redevelop unused inner-city buildings and office space into new social and affordable… Read more Audio
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Auckland Council warned about missing drain lids
7 Jun 2017South Auckland councillor Efeso Collins says Auckland Council was warned about uncovered drains prior to the death of Violet Tupou, who is suspected to have drowned in a drain on Saturday. Video, Audio
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Crowd-sourcing for Dunedin Cadbury factory warms up city
Dunedin City Councillor Jim O'Malley wants to raise $20 million to buy part of the Cadbury factory and keep producing Jaffas and Pineapple Lumps in the city. Audio
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Govt didn't treat data security breach seriously enough
The Ministry of Social Development's Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle, admits a security problem identified in January should have been taken more seriously. 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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