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Wednesday, 10 May 2017
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DoC gives NZTA permission to kill seals
The Transport Agency's been given a permit to herd, injure, and kill seals after State Highway One north of Kaikoura was damaged during the earthquake last year. Audio
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Councils failed in handling of Havelock gastro outbreak
10 May 2017The inquiry into the Havelock North water contamination has found the Hawke's Bay Regional Council and Hastings District Council failed to protect public health. Audio
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Babies' graves damaged at Auckland cemetery
10 May 2017One hundred and seventy childrens' graves at Manukau Memorial Gardens in South Auckland have been damaged by maintenance workers. Video, Audio
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US media stunned by Trump firing FBI Director
10 May 2017CNN reporter Shimon Prokupez says he and all of his colleagues had not even the remotest inkling that Donald Trump would fire James Comey. Video, Audio
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Washington Times reporter thought Comey's termination was a joke
10 May 2017Is the Hilary Clinton email explanation for James Comey's termination plausible? We asked Stephen Dinan from the Washington Times. Video, Audio
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FBI Director controversially fired amidst Trump investigation
10 May 2017The White House says James Comey was fired because he mishandled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails, but Mr Comey was in the middle of investigating ties with Russia. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 10th May 2017
10 May 2017Watch Wednesday's full programme here.
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
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Solid Energy CEO on safety, accountability and video of Pike River
9 May 2017Solid Energy CEO Tony King says its the right decision not to send personnel up the Pike River drift, and that he's disappointed no one has ever been prosecuted for the deaths of the Pike 29. Video, Audio
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Chester Borrows found not guilty of careless driving charge
MP for Whanganui, Chester Borrows, has been found not guilty of a charge of careless driving causing injury. Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
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Publican prepares for big night after regaining liquor license
9 May 2017Cust publican Tommy Dick is promising a ripper of a night when his bar re-opens tonight after being dry for a month. Alcohol is back on the menu - and finger food is on the house. Video, Audio
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Vanuatu locals gather at evac centres as Cyclone Donna passes
9 May 2017Aid agencies are yet to guage the severity of damage caused by cyclone Donna in the northern islands of Vanuatu. New Caledonia is bracing itself as the cyclone barrels towards the island. Video, Audio
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Maori MPs want prisons based on Maori values
9 May 2017A proposal to set up a prison based on Maori values has found favour from Maori MPs on both sides of Parliament. Craig McCulloch reports. 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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