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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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Wednesday, 17 August 2016
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Eli Devoy's mortgage scam damages public's trust
A family-run, multi-million-dollar mortgage scam run by Eli Devoy will damage the public's trust not just in banks but in all financial institutions, a judge says. Audio
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Evening business for 17 August 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Police hunt for convicted rapist Nigel Gately
Convicted rapist Nigel Gately, who is on preventive detention and described as a high risk offender, is on the run. Audio
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Meech, Carrington, Burling and Tuke bring medals home
17 Aug 2016Sam Meech picked up bronze and Lisa Carrington secured gold at the Olympics today. And Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are guaranteed a gold medal in their race tomorrow. Audio
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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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About this programme
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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