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Tuesday, 16 August 2016
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 16 August 2016
16 Aug 2016Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
Monday, 15 August 2016
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Boiled, chlorinated water in Hastings now 'absolutely safe'
15 Aug 2016Hastings water supply has been chlorinated and as long as it is boiled it should be safe to drink, Hawke's Bay Public Medical Officer of Health Dr Nick Jones says. Audio
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Lisa Carrington chases two gold medals in Rio
15 Aug 2016Canoe sprinter Lisa Carrington begins her Olympic campaign tomorrow morning as she seeks to cement her place as the world's most dominant female paddler. Audio
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Mayoral candidates reconsider runway funding
15 Aug 2016Wellington's mayoral candidates are back-pedalling on whether the city should stump up $90 million for the airport's runway extension. Audio
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School workers face pay cuts unless govt boosts funding
Thousands of school office workers, teacher aides, technicians and caretakers face reduced hours and pay cuts unless the government boosts school funding. Audio
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Mounting anger among Havelock North locals
15 Aug 2016Havelock North locals are furious their council didn't warn them about the gastro outbreak earlier, as medical centres and pharmacies struggle to keep up with demand. Audio
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Auckland Council finally signs off Unitary Plan
15 Aug 2016The seemingly never-ending story is finally over with Auckland's Unitary Plan signed off, setting a path for the future development of the city. Todd Niall talks to deputy mayor Penny Hulse. Audio
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Trampolinist Dylan Schmidt places 7th in Rio
15 Aug 2016New Zealand trampolinist Dylan Schmidt may be one of the least well known names in New Zealand's Olympic team, but the 19-year-old trampolinist made the Olympic final - and finished seventh. Audio
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Ecan's oversight of taxi scheme under spotlight
15 Aug 2016Questions are being asked about oversight the Canterbury Regional Council has of a subsidised taxi scheme, after the council identified cab drivers may have claimed $420,000 for trips that never… Read more Audio
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NZ companies accused of cheating emissions trading scheme
15 Aug 2016The Morgan Foundation has accused New Zealand Steel, Fonterra and three other companies of buying cheap overseas emission units to offset their pollution. Audio
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PM refuses to decriminalise cannabis despite public support
A new survey has shown more people than ever before are in favour of legalising or decriminalising cannabis, but the Prime Minister is ruling out any law changes. Audio
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Bennett rejects Colliers' suggestion homeless live in tents
15 Aug 2016Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says she rejected Collier International's suggestion of homing the homeless in warehouses and tents. 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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