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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, 25 July 2016
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McClay apologises to PM over steel dumping
The Trade Minister has apologised to the Prime Minister for his initial response to reports of trade retaliation by China over possible steel dumping. Video, Audio
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NZ aims to become predator-free by 2050
The Government has announced it wants to make New Zealand predator-free by 2050, investing $28m in a new joint venture company called Predator Free NZ Ltd. Video, Audio
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Hansen to stay on as ABs coach
Steven Hansen is to stay on as All Black coach until the end of 2019, giving him another shot at the Rugby World Cup. Video, Audio
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Bernie supporters speak out at DNC
Kim Crozier and Karen Suykins say the Sanders supporters, and American voters they know, don't want Hilary Clinton as President even if that means the risk of President Trump. Video, Audio
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Email leak may prove disastrous for Democrats
The chair of the DNC has resigned on the eve of the convention after leaked emails reveal Party officials were actively favouring Hillary Clinton. Democratic Strategist Mary-Anne Marsh joins… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 25 July 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Six Countdown supermarkets to close
Six Countdown supermarkets are set to close as the chain's Australian parent company shuts stores and slashes hundreds of jobs. Audio
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Beach settlement feels abandoned post-storm
A Taranaki beach settlement is in clean up mode again today after storm surges washed up rotting animal carcasses and tossed huge logs through fences. Audio
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Professional cricketer on trial for rape
Professional cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn has gone on trial in the Hamilton District Court accused of raping a woman after being out with her in May last year. RNZ reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint… Read more Video, Audio
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CYF apologises to Nelson landlord
Child Youth and Family has been forced to apologise to a Nelson landlord after it ignored her concerns for the welfare of two children living in her rental property. Video, Audio
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Trade Minister apologises to the PM over China trade spat
Trade Minister Todd McClay has apologised to the Prime Minister for his initial response to reports of trade retaliation by China over possible steel dumping. 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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