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Monday, 29 August 2016
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The All Blacks and Wallabies varying fortunes
29 Aug 2016The Wallabies' losing streak has dragged on after they were once again beaten by the All Blacks on Saturday night. Audio
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Police investigate claims officer shoved teenager
29 Aug 2016Police are investigating claims a police officer shoved a teenager off his bike and up against a fence. A video of the incident has been widely circulated on social media. Audio
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Hastings mayor searching for answers after water contamination
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a public meeting in Havelock North tomorrow evening. Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule joins Checkpoint, warning people to stay away if they're sick. Video, Audio
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Nelson zoo has new lease of life
29 Aug 2016Nelson's Natureland Zoo was on the brink of extinction until 2013 when a young American zoologist and her New Zealand husband turned up with big plans. Video, Audio
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Call for improvements to ship pilot training
29 Aug 2016Calls are being made for improved training of ship pilots after a cruise ship hit a rock in the Marlborough Sounds. Audio
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Motorcyclists' deaths investigated by coroner
29 Aug 2016Malcolm Foster and Kevin Waugh were killed in 2012 and 2014 respectively while competing in the Cliffhanger Hill Climb near Carterton. A coroner has completed an inquest into their deaths. Audio
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PM seeks to reassure Chinese that they aren't criminal targets
Prime Minister John Key says some members of the Chinese community feel they are being targeted by criminals, but he's moved to reassure them they're not. Audio
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Chinese unhappy with efforts to tackle crime
29 Aug 2016Nine in 10 Chinese people in New Zealand are unhappy with how police are tackling crime. Audio
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Evening business for 29 August 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Beauden Barrett stays in All Blacks until 2019
29 Aug 2016All Blacks star first-five, Beauden Barrett is to stay with the team until 2019. Meanwhile, his younger brothers Scott and Jordie are turning heads in provincial rugby's Mitre 10 Cup. Video, Audio
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All Blacks have scanned for bugs 'for quite a long time'
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew says police should have been contacted earlier when a bug was discovered in the All Blacks hotel room in Sydney. Read more Audio
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Police to attend all home burglaries from today
29 Aug 2016Police will now attend every burglary in New Zealand. Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Allan Boreham joins Checkpoint. Video, 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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