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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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Tuesday, 31 January 2017
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Opinions divided on memorial to quake victims in Christchurch
31 Jan 2017Made up of 185 empty chairs - one for each victim - the work currently sits over the road from where the CTV building once stood, but there is a proposal to move it onto the currently empty lot. Audio
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Earthquake survivor says Wgtn must cordon around unsafe sites
31 Jan 2017A woman crushed to within milimetres of her life in the Christchurch earthquake says it is murderously cavalier for Wellington's council not to cordon off weak or prone buildings. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 31 January 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Migration to NZ hits another record high despite tighter rules
31 Jan 2017Visitor arrivals increased 12 per cent last year, hitting nearly 3.5 million. Audio
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Investigation into CERA staff using positions for personal gain
Three men from the now defunct government authority CERA have been accused of trying to arrange property deals through their own company for a finders fee. Audio
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Govt unable to say whether NZ dual nationals affected by ban
31 Jan 2017Foreign Minister Murray McCully said the NZ Embassy in Washington is "working to ensure NZ dual nationals are not disadvantaged and are covered by any exemptions being offered". Audio
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Iran-NZ dual nationals unsure of US travel conditions
31 Jan 2017A family with Iran and NZ citizenship planned to travel to the United States in March for a conference, but they've been unable to find out if they will be allowed entry, or even a visa. Video, Audio
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Kiwis urge PM to take stronger stance against Trump
31 Jan 2017What do New Zealanders think about the Prime Minister's comments about Donald Trump's executive order? Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming asked Aucklanders if they thought his response was strong enough.
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Bill English comes under fire over response to Trump ban
31 Jan 2017Opposition leaders say Prime Minister Bill English's response to Donald Trump's immigration ban is weak and he needs to do more to stand up for Muslim New Zealanders. Audio
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US correspondent discusses Trump's sacking of the acting AG
31 Jan 2017US President Donald Trump has fired the Attorney General after she said the US Justice Department would not follow his Executive Order. US Correspondent Kevin McAlsee joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Monday, 30 January 2017
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Ministry defends school building programme
30 Jan 2017The Education Ministry says its keeping abreast of rapid school growth even though principals say they're having to use libraries, staff rooms and even hallways for teaching space. 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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