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Friday, 26 May 2017
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Opponents and proponents of vaccination debate
26 May 2017The Health Minister, Autism NZ and NZ Medical Association back Dr Lance O'Sullivan, who stormed on stage of controversial film "Vaxxed" in Kaitaia on Monday night. Video, Audio
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First twin pandas born in captivity in 2017 pass one month mark
26 May 2017The first twin panda cubs born in captivity this year are reported to be strong and healthy after passing the critical one month mark at the Chengdu Research Base in China. Video, Audio
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NZ pollution keeps growing despite Paris agreement
26 May 2017New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions keep on growing and are at a level that is a far cry from what the country has committed to under the Paris Agreement. Audio
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Preventative detention at just 19-years-old
Jaden Lee Stroobant was on parole when he jumped his back fence, stomped on his elderly neighbour and sexually violated her. Video, Audio
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Govt withdraws promise to rebuild school
26 May 2017Te Kura o Matapihi got the green light for a Ministry-funded rebuild more than two years ago, but now it's been told that was a mistake. Audio
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Evening Business for 26 May 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Ed Sheeran expands mammoth tour to six dates
Ed Sheeran will play a third concert over Easter weekend next year at the Forsyth Bar stadium in Dunedin. Almost 250,000 are expected to attend his shows. Video, Audio
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America's Cup delayed before it starts
26 May 2017The series in Bermuda is off to an inauspicious start with tomorrow's opening ceremony and the first day of racing postponed due to high winds. Video, Audio
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National flags up further tax cuts could be part of election campaign
Finance Minister Steven Joyce is not ruling out further tax cuts following the changes in the 2017 Budget. Audio
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Chch Cathedral rebuild achievable, new report shows
26 May 2017The Anglican church would only have to contribute the money it received in its insurance payout in order for Christchurch's cathedral to be restored. Video, Audio
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Vaccines: Worldwide conspiracy or proven science?
26 May 2017Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming heads along to the controversial documentary Vaxxed to talk to people opposed to vaccination, before putting their claims to an immunologist. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday May 26, 2017
26 May 2017Watch Friday's full programme here. Video
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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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