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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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Tuesday, 23 May 2017
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Manchester attack death toll rises to 22
23 May 2017The attack in Manchester is likely to be the deadliest in Britain since 52 people were killed in suicide bombings on London's transport system in 2005. Video, Audio
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Rare black rhino born at US zoo
23 May 2017The black rhino population in Africa dropped by 96 percent from 1970 to 1992, due mostly to illegal poaching. Only around 5000 are left Video, Audio
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Bungy jumping non-stop for 24 hours
Mike Heard is trying to reclaim the record for the most bungy's in a day, and hoping to raise $50,000 for the Mental Health Foundation in the process Video, Audio
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Christchurch swim school opposing free swimming lessons
A Christchurch swim school fears private businesses will lose out if a council proposal for free swimming lessons at council-owned pools goes ahead. Audio
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Scott Dixon robbed at gunpoint
Scott Dixon, who won pole position for next weekend's Indy 500 at the weekend, was robbed at gunpoint just hours later while going through the drive-thru at a local Taco Bell. Video, Audio
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Govt urged to act on Christ Church Cathedral decision
23 May 2017The Greater Christchurch Buildings Trust warns if the government doesn't step in and force a decision before September, the quake damaged building will remain in a state of decay for years to come. Video, Audio
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Jury hears phones tapped in drug operation
Ronald Cook Senior and Agustin Suarez-Juarez have pleaded not guilty at the High Court in Auckland to importing 35 kilograms of cocaine inside a jewelled horse statue's head in May last year. Audio
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Former Heart of the City boss Alex Swney to get out of jail in two weeks
The former head of Auckland's downtown promotion agency Heart of the City was sentenced to five years and seven months for stealing $2.5m, but is being released three and-a-half years early. Video, Audio
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Steven Joyce poised to deliver first Budget in two days
After eight years of being Bill English's sidekick - Steven Joyce is poised to finally deliver his first budget as speculation mounts it will include shifting income tax thresholds and boosting the… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Tues 23 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Alfred Ngaro fronts up after comments about critics' funding
23 May 2017Alfred Ngaro has made sweeping apologies, including to his Cabinet colleagues, after suggesting community agencies could put their funding at risk if they criticise the government. Audio
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Some Manchester locals expected attack, ITV reporter says
23 May 2017ITV's Jam Williams-Thomas arrived at the scene within minutes of the explosion. Uber driver Zafir Ahmed jumped in his car to see if he could help. They speak to Checkpoint. 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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