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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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Wednesday, 12 April 2017
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Colin Craig ordered to pay too much in damages, judge says
12 Apr 2017The High Court in Auckland has ruled that excessive defamation damages against Colin Craig constitute a miscarriage of justice. Audio
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Kaitaia one of 20 stations to get 24/7 police presence
Kaitaia will get a 24/7 police base during the next year, but Kaikohe or Kerikeri will have to wait another year. The Northland town is one of 20 police stations to get a round-the-clock presence. Audio
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Calls for inquiry as more former CERA staffers investigated
12 Apr 2017Three more former CERA staffers are being investigated after allegations of conflicts of interest, prompting calls for an inquiry into the conduct of all staff at the agency. Audio
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Evening business for 12 April 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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State of Emergency declared in Coromandel
12 Apr 2017A state of emergency has been declared in the Coromandel as it prepares for Cyclone Cook. Garry Towler, the Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller, joins Checkpoint live. Audio
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Edgecumbe local visits her condemned home of 45 years
12 Apr 2017Ursula Mayo was one of 25 people her son-in-law Tau Hahipene rescued in Edgecumbe last week. She's since been able to visit her home, but will never be able to live in it again. Video, Audio
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Edgecumbe residents warned of further evacuations
12 Apr 2017Ursula Mayo was one of 25 people her son-in-law Tau Hahipene rescued in Edgecumbe last week. She's since been able to visit her home, but will never be able to live in it again. Video, Audio
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Great Barrier bracing for Cyclone Cook
12 Apr 2017Great Barrier will be the first area in New Zealand hit by Cyclone Cook. Its local board chairperson Izzy Fordham says the community has been warned they're in for a rough few hours. Audio
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Cyclone Cook likely to be worst weather event in decades
12 Apr 2017MetService warns Cyclone Cook is likely to be the worst storm in New Zealand in decades. It is travelling towards the country at the same speed as cyclone Giselle, which caused the Wahine disaster. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday April 12, 2017
12 Apr 2017Watch Wednesday's full show here. Video
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
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Christchurch dog Turbo to undergo NZ-first surgery
11 Apr 2017A Christchurch family is planning on spending up to $13,000 to carry out New Zealand's first attempt to treat a dog with so-called lobster syndrome. Read more Video, Audio
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Council threatens to chop famous Waikanae hedge
11 Apr 2017In the latest twist in the row over an 80-year-old Waikanae hedge, the local council is now threatening to cut it back themselves. 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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