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Friday, 9 September 2016
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NZ Rugby CEO on Chiefs investigation
9 Sep 2016New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew met with Louise Nicholas and Dr Jackie Blue today to discuss the letter they penned criticising the union's investigation into the Chiefs. Tew joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 9th September 2016
9 Sep 2016Watch Friday's full show here. Video
Thursday, 8 September 2016
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Today In Parliament Thursday 8 September 2016
8 Sep 2016Parliament's adjourned for the weekend, ending a week spent mostly under urgency to pass one bill that took eighteen hours from start to finish after the Government left the gate open for the… Read more Audio
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Lewis Stanton becomes Nelson's hot election issue
8 Sep 2016Nelson's long-time protester and pavement occupier, Lewis Stanton, is becoming a hot election issue in the town. A mayoral candidate has promised a solution...if he's elected. Read more Video, Audio
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Homeless could live in spare rooms, mayoral candidate says
8 Sep 2016A Wellington mayoral candidate is suggesting people make their spare rooms available to the homeless, as the council discusses how to deal with the growing issue. Audio
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Presidential candidates share stage and military plans
8 Sep 2016The two United States presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, have laid out their military plans. It's the first time the two have shared the same stage. Audio
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Laywers are pulling out of legal aid work - Sir Ron Young
8 Sep 2016A former judge is warning that large numbers of lawyers pulling out of legal aid work, could leave New Zealanders without their right to a fair trial. Audio
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Child sex offender legislation passes in Parliament
8 Sep 2016Parliament has just passed legislation to set up a register for child sex offenders, but opposition MPs say it's still not enough to protect children. Audio
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No funding decisions made, Hekia Parata says
Minister of Education Hekia Parata is assuring teachers and parents that no funding decisions have been made, following the rejection of a proposal to introduce "global funding". Audio
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Apple unveils new iPhone with 2 cameras and wireless headphones
8 Sep 2016Apple has unveiled a new iPhone with high-resolution cameras and something missing....the small socket millions of people have used to years to plug in headphones. Video, Audio
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Protestors will be treated as terrorists - submitters
8 Sep 2016MPs have been told New Zealanders who engage in protests at sea could be treated as a terrorist and face draconian punishment under a new bill. Audio
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600 new corrections officers needed in next year
8 Sep 2016The Corrections Department is being forced to hire an extra 600 prison guards to cope with a rapidly rising prison population. 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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