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Wednesday, 17 August 2016
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Craig Foss on Havelock North's water crisis
17 Aug 2016The MP for Tukituki, which includes Havelock North, is Craig Foss. He told Checkpoint an investigation into the area's water contamination is sure to uncover the answers everyone wants. Video, Audio
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Businesses consider class action over drinking water crisis
17 Aug 2016Havelock North businesses are considering taking class action to be compensated for the town's water crisis, while some schools have decided to remain closed, but others will open tomorrow. Video, Audio
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Kaitaia hit by spate of suicides
Kaitaia is a community in crisis, as mental health services struggle with demand. There's been a spate of suicides, including five in just over a week, community leader Ricky Houghton says. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 17th August 2016
17 Aug 2016Watch Wednesday's full programme here Video
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
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Today In Parliament Tuesday 16 August 2016-evening edition
16 Aug 2016After asking no questions about the drinking water contamination in Havelock North Labour wins the Speaker's approval for a snap debate. Labour's health spokeswoman, Annette King, accuses the… Read more Audio
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Gisborne fishers want town basin protected
16 Aug 2016Recreational fishers in Gisborne are building a case for a marine park to cover the town basin to protect it from commercial interests. Video, Audio
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Eliza McCartney chases pole vault dream
16 Aug 2016New Zealand's pole vaulting hope at the Rio Olympics, Eliza McCartney, is only 19 and hitting new heights every time she takes to the track. Read more Video, Audio
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Hastings councillor talks from site of water bores
16 Aug 2016Hastings District Councillor and Age Concern board member Wayne Bradshaw talks to Checkpoint from the site of the Te Mata acquifer, where Havelock North's gastro bug comes from. Video, Audio
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Campylobacter 'same as labour', mother says
16 Aug 2016A family of five are among more than 1000 hit with campylobacter in Havelock North. Deborah Berlin tells Checkpoint the pain was equivalent to labour. Video, Audio
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Controversial lost luggage bill getting air time in Parliament
16 Aug 2016The government has tried to get a roundly-mocked lost luggage bill off the parliamentary agenda, but was stymied by New Zealand First. Audio
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Motorcyclist's organs help seven people
16 Aug 2016Riley Baker died after a motorcycle crash. His organs, however, live on in 7 other people. His partner Amy McCarthy talks to Checkpoint. Audio
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Headache the only sign before woman died of meningitis
16 Aug 2016Public health officials in Dunedin have been contacting 21 friends and associates of 20-year-old Brittany Arthur, who died suddenly of meningitis on Saturday. 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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