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Thursday, 7 July 2016
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John Key quizzed on Collins' involvement with Nui
Asked today whether it was appropriate for Corrections Minister Judith Collins to get involved in operational issues, Prime Minister John Key said he could not comment. Audio
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Did Corrections know Ngapari Nui was a gang member?
Lifelong Black Power member Ngapari Nui says Corrections was aware of his gang associations and Head of Corrections Ray Smith personally signed off his Kaiwhakamana volunteer card. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 7th July 2016
7 Jul 2016Watch Thursday's full programme here. It begins 5 minutes in. Video
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
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Today In Parliament for 6 July 2016 - evening edition
Building & Housing Minister Nick Smith and Prime Minister John Key face questions about the Government's housing plan - and whether that plan is a comprehensive one; Social Services Committee hears… Read more Audio
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FBI recommends not charging Clinton over emails
6 Jul 2016The FBI has recommended that the United States Presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton, is not charged for using a private email account during her time as the Secretary of State. Audio
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What do Uber drivers think about flouting the law?
Uber is telling its New Zealand drivers not worry about the legal requirements for carrying paying passengers. Reporter Joanna MacKenzie caught a ride with an Uber driver to find out what they think… Read more Audio
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Last-ditch compensation claim for asbestos death
The family of a war veteran is making a last ditch effort for compensation from the defence force for the asbestos related cancer it says Phillip Taylor-Meihana contracted in Vietnam. Audio
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Auckland Council parks Port study until after election
The job of deciding if Auckland's port should move - and where - has been put on hold until a new mayor has been elected in three months' time. Audio
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Labour-Greens to launch homeless inquiry
The Labour and Green Parties are launching an inquiry into homelessness after their attempt to get a select committee to hold one was blocked by National Party MPs. Audio
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Kiwi scientists secure funding for fossil fossicking
Two New Zealand scientists have secured $100,000 in government funding to search for fossil remains in Te Urerewa National Park. Video, Audio
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Iraq still in disarray after 2003 invasion
6 Jul 2016Ahead of the Chilcot report's release later this evening, John Campbell speaks to the BBC's Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen about the situation in Fallujah, post-IS. 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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