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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, 6 September 2016
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Evening Business for Tuesday 6 September 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Pahiatua residents told to boil water until given all-clear
Pahiatua residents have to wait at least two more days before a precautionary notice to boil water can be lifted after it tested positive for E-Coli. Tararua District Council Mayor Roly Ellis joins… Read more Video, Audio
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Sir Gordon Tietjens resigns as sevens coach
6 Sep 2016Sir Gordon Tietjens has resigned from the New Zealand Rugby Sevens after 22 years in charge of team. He told Checkpoint he was always going to resign regardless of how the team did at the Olympics. Video, Audio
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Shamubeel Eaqub calls on govt to boost Akl housing investment
Billions of dollars, not millions, need to be invested in the Auckland housing market, Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says. Audio
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Million dollar homeowners don't feel like millionaires
The average house in Auckland is now valued at $1 million. RNZ reporter Tom Furley asked Auckland million dollar homeowners if they feel like millionaires. Video, Audio
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Auckland first-home buyers' limits stretched
Owning a home in Auckland is becoming increasingly out of reach for many people as the average house price has tipped $1 million. Housing Minister Nick Smith joins Checkpoint. Read more Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 6 September 2016
6 Sep 2016RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 6 September 2016 Video
Coming up
Monday, 5 September 2016
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Havelock North children afraid to drink tap water
5 Sep 2016Children in Havelock North refuse to drink the tap water despite being told it's safe. Many call it "sick water" and in some cases prefer to drink water out of a box. Video, Audio
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Mother Teresa declared a saint by Pope Francis
5 Sep 2016Mother Teresa of Calcutta has been declared a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, fast-tracked to canonisation just 19 years after her death. Video, Audio
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Miners face prosecution over illegal pursuits
Six miners operating in Westland and Southland have been put out of business and two face prosecution for their involvement in illegal mining. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
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Immigrants needed as some Kiwis have bad work ethic, PM says
5 Sep 2016A Hawkes Bay apple grower is backing the Prime Minister's comments that immigrants are needed to fill jobs because too many locals are drug users or have a bad work ethic. Audio
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Soldiers say rights breached over N-bomb fallout
5 Sep 2016The lawyer for two soldiers found guilty at a court martial after being found acting strangely in Palmerston North on Labour Weekend last year, says their rights were breached in several ways. 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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