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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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Friday, 27 January 2017
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Race Relations Commissioner wants review of hate speech laws
27 Jan 2017The Race Relations Commissioner wants a review of legislation dealing with hate speech following a rise in what she describes as vile, vitriolic and very threatening language online. Audio
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Nikki Kaye returns to Parliament, hopeful of new role
National MP Nikki Kaye says she "dreams" of taking on the role of Education Minister, as she returns to work after recovering from breast cancer. Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 27 Jan 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Breakers forward Akil Mitchell describes moment his eye fell out
Mitchell fronted at a media conference sporting glasses and a slight headache but grateful for the medical assistance he received both courtside and at Auckland Hospital. Video, Audio
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Chch earthquake battle with Tower entering 7th year
27 Jan 2017Greg Young successfully fought Tower Insurance in the High Court for not rebuilding his earthquake damaged home, but he says they are still refusing to play ball. Video, Audio
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Bumper to bumper on the southern as motorists flee for alternate routes
27 Jan 2017State Highway One heading south out of Auckland was bumper to bumper all the way from Newmarket to Takanini, as people head away for a long weekend. Audio
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Trump pandering to Wall Street as markets boom
27 Jan 2017Financial experts say US President Donald Trump is not behind a recent share market boom. Checkpoint speaks to Gerald Celente, founder and director of The Trends Research Institute. Video, Audio
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'Mexico will never pay for that f...g wall' - former president
27 Jan 2017One man who's not mincing his words over Donald Trump or his wall is Mexico's former President, Vicente Fox. Audio
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Donald Trump vows to force Mexico to pay for wall
27 Jan 2017US President Donald Trump says he will put a 20 per cent tax on imports from Mexico if the country refuses to pay for a border wall. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 27th January 2017
27 Jan 2017Watch Friday's full programme here. Video
Thursday, 26 January 2017
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Auckland family describe Rotorua 'hotel hell'
26 Jan 2017An Auckland woman has taken to social media to try and get a Rotorua hotel shut down, saying it was moudly, dirty, and run down to the point of being a health risk. Video, Audio
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Two days out, 15k Sevens tickets still to sell
26 Jan 2017Despite sluggish ticket sales at the Wellington Rugby Sevens, tournament director Steve Dunbar is still upbeat about the event. 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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