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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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Tuesday, 9 August 2016
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Unions battle school funding plan
9 Aug 2016Primary and secondary teacher unions have banded together in an unprecedented step to battle the government over a proposal to change the way schools are funded. Video, Audio
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NZ aware of China trade concerns in May
9 Aug 2016The government was aware of China's concerns about trade back in May, Trade Minister Todd McClay now says. Audio
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Repeat drink drivers face compulsory alcohol interlocks
Alcohol interlocks to stop drunks starting their cars will soon become compulsory for high level drink drivers and repeat offenders. Audio
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Evening business for 9 August 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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More police needed, minister says
The government is looking at boosting police numbers to keep up with the growing population. Police Minister Judith Collins joined Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Power in central NI could be out for weeks
9 Aug 2016It could be a matter of weeks before power is restored to some properties in the central North Island. Unison's Danny Gough joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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NZ women's sevens win silver at Rio
9 Aug 2016The New Zealand women's sevens side will come home from Rio with silver medals after a heartbreaking loss to a very impressive Australia team. Audio
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No deal struck in Pike River payment, Worksafe says
9 Aug 2016A payment from former Pike River CEO Peter Whittall's insurer to the victims' families was not a bargain or a deal, Worksafe's lawyer Joanna Holden says. Audio
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Where is Peter Whittall?
9 Aug 2016Where is Peter Whittall, the former Pike River boss and Pike's very public face in the aftermath of the explosions, now? Audio
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Pike families payout was to buy off prosecution - lawyer
9 Aug 2016An insurance payout to Pike River victims' families was designed to ensure the mine's former CEO Peter Whittall wouldn't be prosecuted, Nigel Hampton, the lawyer for two of the families says. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 9 August 2016
9 Aug 2016Watch Tuesday's full show here. Video
Monday, 8 August 2016
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Armed Offenders Squad called out to New Plymouth house
8 Aug 2016Police are attending an incident on Marama Crescent, New Plymouth after reports that shots were fired, Taranaki reporter Robin Martin is there. 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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