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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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Thursday, 18 May 2017
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Japan surprises NZ govt by throwing weight behind troubled TPP
18 May 2017Japan has surprised the New Zealand Government by throwing its weight behind the Trans-Pacific Partnership, beathing new-life into the trade deal. Chris Bramwell reports from Japan. Video, Audio
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Dairy robbery victim... 'NZ is totally unsafe'
18 May 2017Vikas Singh was beaten and choked by what police have labelled uneducated, gutless, stupid, violent cowardly imbeciles who should be ashamed of themselves. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 18th May 2017
18 May 2017Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
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NZ's most isolated farm completes first big Autumn muster since quake
17 May 2017New Zealand's most isolated mainland farm has just finished its annual calf-weaning muster despite the challenges thrown up by the Kaikoura earthquake. Video, Audio
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Myrtle Rust speads to Taranaki
17 May 2017Myrtle Rust has spead to Taranaki, with the fungus discovered at a plant nursery near Waitara. Audio
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16 year-old was 'perfectly happy' before caffeine overdose
17 May 2017A US father is warning of the dangers of energy drinks after his teenage son suffered heart failure and died after drinking too much caffeine. Video, Audio
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Chch hospo told to consider sickness beneficiaries
17 May 2017Christchurch restaurants and shops have been told they need to consider hiring sickness beneficiaries if they want to cope with a looming shortage of workers. Video, Audio
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Team NZ on the blocks for a day or so after collison in Bermuda
17 May 2017A rear ending on the water in Bermuda has come at the worst time for Team New Zealand. NBC's host for the 35th America's Cup, Todd Harris, joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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All Blacks to play Japan ahead of 2019 World Cup
17 May 2017The All Blacks are set to head to Japan next year for the first match between the two nations in five years. The game is intended to help Japan promote the Rugby World Cup, which it is hosting in… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Mayor Phill Goff discusses Ports of Auckland rumours
17 May 2017John Campbell talks to Auckland mayor Phil Goff about the rumours, speculation and closed doors discussions taking place about the future of the council owned Ports of Auckland business. Video, Audio
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Low income families describe being burdened by debt
17 May 2017Debt was one of the key talking points at a hui about poverty at Auckland's Te Puea Marae today. Audio
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Colin Craig toe-to-toe in court with Cameron Slater
The former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig went toe-to-toe with blogger Cameron Slater at the High Court today. 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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