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Tuesday, 30 August 2016
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Dotcom livestreaming 'good for justice' - David Harvey
30 Aug 2016Allowing Kim Dotcom's appeal to be livestreamed is an innovative move which will enable people greater access to how justice is delivered, internet law expert David Harvey says. Audio
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Dotcom livestreaming will set precedent, law prof says
30 Aug 2016The livestreaming of Kim Dotcom's appeal to YouTube will set a precedent for other cases, Auckland University professor of law Bill Hodge says. Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 30th August 2016
30 Aug 2016Watch Tuesday's full show here. Video
Monday, 29 August 2016
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Melanoma patient Jeffrey Patterson dies
29 Aug 2016Melanoma patient Jeffrey Patterson spoke to Checkpoint earlier this year as he prepared to take a petition to Parliament calling for an immunotherapy drug to be funded. He died on Saturday night. Video, Audio
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Libyan forces advance into final IS strongholds in Sirte
29 Aug 2016Libyan government forces are closing in on the last Islamic State militant holdouts in the coastal city of Sirte. Video, Audio
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290 killed in Italy earthquake
29 Aug 2016At least 290 people have been confirmed to have died in last week's 6.2 magnitude earthquake which destroyed and damaged dozens of towns in central Italy. Video, Audio
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The All Blacks and Wallabies varying fortunes
29 Aug 2016The Wallabies' losing streak has dragged on after they were once again beaten by the All Blacks on Saturday night. Audio
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Police investigate claims officer shoved teenager
29 Aug 2016Police are investigating claims a police officer shoved a teenager off his bike and up against a fence. A video of the incident has been widely circulated on social media. Audio
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Hastings mayor searching for answers after water contamination
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a public meeting in Havelock North tomorrow evening. Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule joins Checkpoint, warning people to stay away if they're sick. Video, Audio
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Nelson zoo has new lease of life
29 Aug 2016Nelson's Natureland Zoo was on the brink of extinction until 2013 when a young American zoologist and her New Zealand husband turned up with big plans. Video, Audio
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Call for improvements to ship pilot training
29 Aug 2016Calls are being made for improved training of ship pilots after a cruise ship hit a rock in the Marlborough Sounds. Audio
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Motorcyclists' deaths investigated by coroner
29 Aug 2016Malcolm Foster and Kevin Waugh were killed in 2012 and 2014 respectively while competing in the Cliffhanger Hill Climb near Carterton. A coroner has completed an inquest into their deaths. 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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