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Wednesday, 15 February 2017
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Taxing junk food, subsidising fresh food could save billions
The package of food taxes and subsidies would save Australia $3.4 billion in healthcare costs without affecting household food bills. Audio
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Governor's Bay residents flee flames
15 Feb 2017Thousands of people are being evacuated from areas on and around Christchurch's Port Hills. Ian Telfer reports. Video, Audio
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Mayor of Selwyn directs residents to evacuation centres
15 Feb 2017Two evacuation centres have been set up to deal with residents being evacuated from their homes. Audio
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Jill Dougherty discusses the resigation of Trump aide Michael Flynn
15 Feb 2017Veteran US correspondent and Russia expert Jill Dougherty says she's never seen anything like the furore over Michael Flynn's resignation over misleading the White House about Russia. Video, Audio
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Five year old back with family after night alone in car yard
15 Feb 2017Glory Inoke was reported missing from her Fairfield home last night but was found this morning about six kilometres away in Frankton by two men going to work. Audio
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Indian students facing imminent deportation take haven in church
15 Feb 2017Police have arrested one of the 12 Indian students facing deportation because their immigration agents submitted fraudulent financial statements. Video, Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 15 February 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Pike River families meet with PM
15 Feb 2017The Pike River families have just finished a much awaited meeting with the Prime Minister Bill English. Audio
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Army head pays tribute to helicopter pilot who lost his life
15 Feb 2017Steve Askin, who died yesterday fighting fires in Christchurch, was a decorated and celebrated member of the army and SAS. Video, Audio
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Ian Telfer at Pioneer Stadium
15 Feb 2017Ian Telfer is at the evacuation centre at Pioneer Stadium. Audio
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Maja Burry at Early Valley Rd
15 Feb 2017Maja Burry is at the Early Valley Rd evacuation cordon point. Audio
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Family loses home in Christchurch Port Hills fire
15 Feb 2017Phil Claude and his wife and daughter lost all their possessions after the Christchurch Port Hills fire suddenly changed direction and engulfed their home. Video, Audio
Checkpoint
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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