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Monday, 18 July 2016
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Report to be released on Russian doping
The scheduled release of a report on allegations of state-sponsored doping in Russian sports could affect the country's participation in the Olympics. Former ASADA CE Richard Ings joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Loni Uhila looks back on his career
With the Hurricanes headed for the quarter-finals of the Super Rugby this weekend, the Tongan Bear, Loni Uhila, speaks out about what brought him to this point. Audio
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Delegates gather for Republican convention in Cleveland
Republican party members are gathering in Cleveland for a crucial moment in the American Presidential election campaign - the Republican Convention, which begins tomorrow. Audio
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Quake outcasts back in court
Owners of uninsured homes that qualified for the government's red-zone offer in Christchurch are back in court again, fighting for what they say is a fair offer. Audio
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Hospitals under fire in new report
Several hospitals have been accused of carrying out cruel and punishing practices on elderly and mentally ill patients in new reports released today. Audio
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Evening Business for 18 July 2016
Nona Pelletier wraps up the day's business news, including a market report. Audio
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Ko wins her fourth LPGA title of the year
World number one Lydia Ko has won her fourth LPGA title this year, after clinching a sudden death playoff at the Marathon Classic in Ohio. Audio
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Motivation unclear for deadly shooting in Louisiana
A former US Marine has been identified as the gunman who shot dead three police officers and seriously injured three others in Baton Rouge. Audio
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Three foreign nationals dead in car crash
Fire crews had to cut four foreigners - three of them dead - from their car after it crashed into a truck on the Desert Road. Audio
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White knuckle ride for Cook Strait ferry passengers
Passengers on a Cook Strait crossing had a white knuckle ride this morning after a truck's trailer units crashed through the ferry's barriers in rough seas. Audio
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Vincent Skeen found guilty of manslaughter
Vicent Skeen, who stabbed Luke Tipene with a broken bottle in 2014, was today found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter. Audio
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John Key to meet with Indonesian President
In a few hours' time, John Key will be meeting with the Indonesian Prime Minister to discuss Indonesia's use of the death penalty, growing problems with global terrorism and a major trade dispute. Video, 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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