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Thursday, 2 February 2017
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PM explains why he's prioritised boosting police numbers
Prime Minister Bill English announced the government will fund 1100 new police staff over four years, but similar pledges have already been made by Labour and NZ First. Video, Audio
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World's leading wine critic talks Pinot with John Campbell
2 Feb 2017Jancis Robinson, who's been called the most respected wine critic and journalist in the world, and happens to advise Queen Elizabeth on her wine cellar, is in New Zealand for The Pinot Noir event. Video, Audio
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Elderly woman told to make appt to change bank details at WINZ
2 Feb 2017Seventy-year-old Alexis Smith wanted to notify WINZ she changed bank, but instead of just dropping in a letter, she was told she needed to make an appointment. Video, Audio
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Breakers fwd Akil Mitchell returning just a week after horror eye injury
Akil Mitchell's been cleared to fly just a week after his eyeball popped out of its socket, but it will be a last minute call as to whether he makes the starting line-up. Video, Audio
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Havelock North locals demand accountability on water crisis
A new report considered by the ongoing inquiry today found it is highly probable contaminated water from the Mangateretere Pond made its way into the bore supplying the town. Audio
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Evening business for Thursday 2 February
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Public weigh in on whether NZ citizenship is or isn't for sale
What do New Zealanders think about US billionaire Peter Thiel gaining citizenship despite visiting the country only four times. RNZ reporter Benedict Collins hit the streets to find out. Audio
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Aus Correspondent discusses Trump / Turnbull phone call
2 Feb 2017US President Donald Trump is believed to have hung up on Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Political Correspondent for Fairfax Stephanie Peatling joins Checkpoint. Audio
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New rodeo footage shows cattle electric shocked, punched
2 Feb 2017More footage of a Northland rodeo has emerged, this time showing teenage cattle being struck with an electric prodder. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
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PM kicks off election year with $500m plan to boost police
2 Feb 2017Prime Minister Bill English has promised more than 1100 extra police officers over the next four years. He made the announcement during his state-of-the-nation speech. Video, Audio
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Indian students lose appeal against deportation order
Nine Indian students were told today they must leave the country as their appeal against their deportation orders was declined. One of the students and the group's lawyer talk to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 2nd February
2 Feb 2017Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
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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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