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Friday, 19 August 2016
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NZ Olympians bring record number of medals home
19 Aug 2016New Zealand has scored more medals at Rio than at any other Olympics. RNZ sports reporter Barry Guy joins Checkpoint from Rio. Audio
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Councils watch Havelock North closely
19 Aug 2016The Havelock North water contamination crisis has councils around the country checking the same thing couldn't happen to their residents. Audio
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Rainfall may have contributed to campylobacter outbreak
19 Aug 2016It is likely that heavy rainfall may have contributed to the campylobacter bacteria entering Havelock North's water supply, Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule says. Audio
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Govt confirms national day of remembrance for NZ wars
19 Aug 2016The government has agreed to establish a commemoration day for the New Zealand Wars after a long campaign by Maori. Audio
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All Blacks to play Wallabies tomorrow night
19 Aug 2016The All Blacks season kicks off again tomorrow night when the team plays the Wallabies in Sydney in the Investec Rugby Championship. Video, Audio
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Tougher testing of steel reinforcing mesh proposed
19 Aug 2016Proposed changes to steel reinforcing testing include increasing the number of tests required and having them done by internationally accredited testing laboratories. Audio
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Police acknowledge letting down Kaitaia victim
19 Aug 2016It appears a Kaitaia woman's 111 call about being chased late at night wasn't dispatched to local police staff, Acting Area Commander of the Far North Police Riki Whiu says. Audio
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Kaitaia woman says police didn't respond to 111 call
19 Aug 2016A Kaitaia woman was followed at night by a mystery vehicle, forcing her to rush home, lock herself inside and call 111. She stayed awake all night waiting for police, who never arrived. Audio
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Evening business for 19 August 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Hastings Mayor on the report into the Havelock contamination
19 Aug 2016Hastings District Mayor Lawrence Yule says the source of the campylobacter bacteria in Havelock North's water was inconsistent with poultry and more likely from cattle, sheep or deer. Audio
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Mushroom farmer relieved after draft contamination report
19 Aug 2016An interim report into Havelock North's water crisis says the source of the campylobacter is consistent with cattle, sheep or deer. Audio
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NZ racks up highest ever medal haul at the Olympics
19 Aug 2016New Zealand has racked up its biggest ever Olympic medal haul after clinching five more in one day - one gold, two sliver and two bronze. 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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