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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, 5 October 2016
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Haiti battered by Hurraine Matthew, at least five dead
5 Oct 2016After leaving a trail of destruction across Haiti, Hurricane Matthew is now hitting the eastern tip of Cuba. Reports suggest at least five people have died so far. Video, Audio
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Govt will look into repatriating bodies
5 Oct 2016The government is considering bringing home the bodies of soldiers killed in Malaysia and Vietnam, despite a longstanding policy not to repatriate all bodies of military personnel. Audio
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Evening Business for 5 October 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Govt loosening of marine consents process slammed as reckless
5 Oct 2016The mayor of Marlborough and environmental groups are angry that the government is loosening the rules around resource counsents for marine farmers. Audio
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British clampdown on foreign workers the end of the Kiwi OE?
5 Oct 2016As Britain proposes a major clampdown on foreigners wanting to work in the United Kingdom, the British High Commission in New Zealand is seeking to reassure people they will still be able to work in… Read more Audio
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Banks won't respond to questions about closures
ANZ, Westpac and the Bankers Association will not respond to Checkpoint's requests to comment on bank closures throughout the country. Audio
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ANZ consultation a 'pantomime', Clutha mayor says
Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan describes the consultation process by ANZ over the closure of its banks as a "pantomime". Audio
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ANZ to close Milton branch
Checkpoint can confirm ANZ is to close its branch in Milton, south of Dunedin. First Union's Tali Williams joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Government warned to take better control of borders
The government is being warned to take better control of who enters and leaves the country, following the release of documents from the Phillip John Smith inquiry. Audio
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Police search for man in relation to knife attack in Otorohanga
5 Oct 2016A woman is dead and her husband in a critical condition after a knife attack in Otorohanga, and the police are hunting for their 34 year old son who lived with the couple. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell Wednesday 5th October 2016
5 Oct 2016Watch Wednesday's full show here. Video
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
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Hundreds of driverless vehicles on the way, NZ Tech Assoc says
4 Oct 2016Christchurch Airport is to get one of New Zealand's first driverless vehicles, but Graeme Muller from NZ Technology Association says there could be hundreds on the roads by the end of next year. 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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