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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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Friday, 2 June 2017
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Legalising medicinal cannabis on the horizon
Doctors can now prescribe products containing cannabidiol - or CBD - without Ministry of Health approval. Audio
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Brother of missing man makes desperate plea
2 Jun 2017Michael McGrath, 49, hasn't been seen in nearly two weeks. His brother says his disappearance is completely out of character. Audio
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US climate withdrawal a backward step
2 Jun 2017Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement has been heavily criticised worldwide. Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 2nd June 2017
2 Jun 2017Watch Friday's full programme here. Video
Thursday, 1 June 2017
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Saturday Night Fever’s dance floor up for sale
1 Jun 2017The dance floor where John Travolta captured the 1970s disco craze is going up for sale and is expected to fetch up to $1.5 million. Video, Audio
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Trump expected to announce he's pulling out of Paris climate de
1 Jun 2017US President Donald Trump appears poised to pull out of the Paris climate change agreement, saying he will announce his decision on Friday. Audio
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Afghan president condemns deadly Kabul bombing
1 Jun 2017At least 90 people were killed and around 400 injured in a suicide truck bombing in the country's capital yesterday Video, Audio
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Hospitality NZ on ‘bed tax’ vote
Hospitality NZ general manager of accommodation Rachel Shadbolt discusses the Auckland Council's decision to press ahead with a controversial 'bed tax'. Video, Audio
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Decoding Trump’s #covfefe
1 Jun 2017A tweet by Donald Trump has unleashed a wave of speculation about what the US President actually meant by writing "covfefe" in a Twitter post. Video, Audio
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Northland player recalls Lions tour days
When the Lions take to the field on Saturday night, 93-year-old fan and veteran player Richard Langdon will be cheering them on from the crowd. Video, Audio
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Gatland v Gatland in first game of Lions tour in Whangarei
It's going to be Gatland vs Gatland this weekend - after Lions coach Warren Gatland's son was named in the provincial barbarians side taking on the tourists. Video, Audio
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Bonamia parasite could threaten Bluff oyster industry again
Marine farmers are being urged to limit the movement of boats and equipment after the discovery of a parasite that could devastate New Zealand's oyster fisheries. 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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