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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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Monday, 12 September 2016
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9/11 terror attacks remembered across the US
12 Sep 2016Tears and memories have been the features of emotional ceremonies across the United States as people gather to mark the 15th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks Video, Audio
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Sophie Pascoe wins gold at Paralympics
12 Sep 2016Swimmer Sophie Pascoe has broken her own world record, winning gold at Rio - her eighth gold medal and 13th Paralympic medal. She joined Checkpoint from Brazil. Video, Audio
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No smear campaign against Colin Craig, John Stringer says
12 Sep 2016Former Conservative Party board member John Stringer has told a court there was no smear campaign against the party's former leader Colin Craig, who is in court fighting defamation claims. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 12 September 2016
12 Sep 2016Watch Monday's full show here. Video
Friday, 9 September 2016
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Jonah Lomu Memorial Trophy up for grabs tonight
9 Sep 2016Two of the late Jonah Lomu's former rugby teams will face off tonight, with the winner taking home the Jonah Lomu Memorial Trophy. Video, Audio
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Wellington iwi wants Victoria university campus back
9 Sep 2016A Wellington iwi wants Victoria University's Karori campus land back, despite the university intending to sell it. Audio
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Family speaks after Quinton Winders found guilty of murder
9 Sep 2016The whanau of murdered stop-go worker George Taiaroa say they want to move forward with their lives, and honour Mr Taiaroa's memory. Audio
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Investigation a 'wake up call' for NZ Rugby, Louise Nicholas says
9 Sep 2016Outcry over New Zealand Rugby's investigation into the Chiefs has been a "huge wake up call" for them, but it shouldn't have taken so long, women rights campaigner Louise Nicholas says. Audio
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Steve Tew says Chiefs investigation was flawed
9 Sep 2016New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew has acknowledged that the investigation into the Chiefs stripper allegations was flawed. Video, Audio
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Cyber ransom victim urges people to protect themselves
A Wairarapa business woman says being the victim of a cyber ransom attack was a very disturbing experience and she's urging others to take measures to protect themselves. Audio
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John Key arrives in Micronesia for 47th Pacific Islands Forum
Prime Minister John Key has landed in the Federated States of Micronesia for the 47th Pacific Islands Forum. RNZ reporter Chris Bramwell joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Winter blast strands skiers on Mt Ruapehu
9 Sep 2016The wintery blast that's swept up the country has stranded 80 people on a Mt Ruapehu skifield, toppled shipping containers in Wellington and grounded inter-island ferries for another day. 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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