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Tuesday, 24 January 2017
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Companies pull rodeo sponsorship over alleged animal abuse
24 Jan 2017Ray White, LJ Hooker and Harcourts have cancelled their sponsorship of the Mid Northern Rodeo after allegations of animal abuse, including calves being electric shocked. Audio
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Pike River survivor would be willing to re-enter mine
24 Jan 2017Pike River mine survivor Daniel Rockhouse believes the mine's drift is safe to enter, and is willing to be among the first party that goes in. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 24th January 2017
24 Jan 2017Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
Monday, 23 January 2017
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Jolisa Gracewood on the march in New York
23 Jan 2017Over the weekend, throughout the world, including in New Zealand, millions of people, in total, marched in what was first called the Women's March on Washington. Audio
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AP White House reporter discusses Trump's media relationship
Associated Press reporter Josh Lederman says he was stunned by Donald Trump's press secretary coming out swinging on day one. Audio
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Trump White House vows 'tooth & nail' battle with the media
United States President Donal Trump and his officials are adamant that more people attended his inauguration than the media has stated, despite a wealth of photographic evidence showing otherwise. Audio
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SPCA asking for rodeo ban following release of new footage
23 Jan 2017The SPCA says it's concerned by exclusive footage released to Checkpoint that appears to show calves being electric shocked. Audio
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Sign of the Kiwi re-opens in Christchurch - locals delight
Built in June 1917, the popular 'Sign of the Kiwi' heritage building in Christchurch's Port Hills has re-opened today after being closed for six years due to earthquake damage. Audio
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New water networks for Wellington years away
23 Jan 2017Business leaders have called for the fast tracking of projects to strengthen Wellington's water supply, after the city came perilously close to being cut off at the weekend. Audio
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For many in NZ, it's the summer that wasn't
23 Jan 2017A freak snowfall at Cardrona, gales wreaking havoc in Wellington, a wild storm toppled trees and cut power to thousands in Auckland, and now flooding's hit the small Southland town of Waikaia. Audio
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Documents show ratepayer cash supporting private enterprise
The Christchurch City Council has contributed $28 million towards a carpark owned by one of the city's wealthiest men, Philip Carter. Audio
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PM praises Ratana church for welcome, compares to Waitangi
23 Jan 2017Bill English and 16 other MPs attended the annual Ratana celebrations, which honour the church's founder. 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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