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Tuesday, 1 March 2016
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New dinner bill app brings equality to the table
EquiTable, a new app created by US comedian Luna Malbroux, is bringing gender and race into the equation when splitting the dinner bill. Video, Audio
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Karachi girls step into the boxing ring
In a volatile part of Karachi, a dozen girls are learning to box with the hope of bringing a medal home for Pakistan. Reuters' Katie Sergeant reports. Audio
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Breakers look to win back-to-back Championships
For the third time in the last five years the New Zealand Breakers play the Perth Wildcats to decide the Australian NBL's champions in a best-of-3 series that opens at Perth Arena tomorrow night… Read more Audio
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Cancer Society on the 11,000 signature Keytruda petition
Medical Director of the Cancer Society Chris Jackson joins Checkpoint with John Campbell to discuss the 11,000 signature Keytruda petition. Audio
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Chemotherapy 'palliative,' says stage 4 melanoma patient
Joy Cole, a stage 4 melanoma patient, was present at the handing-over of the petition. She has been given less than a year to live. Video, Audio
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Melanoma patients demand urgent decision on drug funding
Patients with advanced melanoma presented a petition to Health Minister Jonathan Coleman today, calling for Pharmac to fund the drug Keytruda. Health Correspondent Karen Brown reports. Audio
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Firm expects financial pressure from wage increases
An owner of a commercial cleaning company says some businesses will struggle to cover the increased costs incurred by the rise in minimum wage. Jemma Brackebush reports. Audio
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What are Donald Trump's chances at the presidency?
As Super Tuesday looms, Donald Trump looks increasingly likely to be the Republican nominee - and even the US president, says Buzzfeed political editor McKay Coppins. Audio
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Five dead in Vanua Balavu
RNZ International reporter Alex Perrottet is the first journalist to reach Vanua Balavu, the third largest island in Fiji's Lau archipelago, where five people lost their lives in Cyclone Winston. He… Read more Video, Audio
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Government pushing ahead with gangs crackdown
The government has launched a new Gang Intelligence Centre, designed to crack down on gangs. Social Development Minister Anne Tolley joined Checkpoint. Audio
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Compromise possible on govt's employment law changes
The Government may be forced to change its plans to amend employment laws in order to get the support it needs to get the legislation through Parliament. Chris Bramwell reports. 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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