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Monday, 29 February 2016
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Wife of stabbed liquor store owner speaks out
After they were robbed for the tenth time in five years, the wife of Sarabjit Singh, who was stabbed outside his Manurewa liquor store, says nowhere is safe. Murielle Baker reports. Audio
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Fmr Pitcairn mayor found guilty on child sex image charges
The former mayor of Pitcairn Island will find out his fate on Friday after being found guilty of possessing a thousand sex images and videos of children. Edward Gay reports. Audio
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Tributes pour in for Dr Ranginui Walker who died aged 83
Dr Ranginui Walker, the noted academic and writer on Maori issues, has died aged 83. Te Manu Korihi editor Shannon Haunui-Thompson reflects on his life. Audio
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PM accused of using scare tactics in flag debate
The Prime Minister has been accused of handing out threats and using scare tactics to try to frighten people into choosing the alternative flag in the referendum later this week. Mei Heron reports. Audio
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Business news with Nona Pelletier
The very latest business news with RNZ business reporter Nona Pelletier, with updates on business confidence and the markets. Audio
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#OscarsSoWhite founder speaks to RNZ
As for the second year in a row the nominations for all four Oscars acting awards feature only heterosexual white people, thousands have flocked to twitter, using the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite. John… Read more Audio
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John Palino announces Auckland mayoral candidacy
John Palino has today set out his pitch for the Auckland mayoralty, in his second attempt at the role. RNZ Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall spoke to him today. Video, Audio
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Gap between minimum and living wage still too large - CTU
As the minimum wage rises by 50 cents, the Council of Trade Unions says the gap between the new minimum wage and the living wage is still too big. Alex Ashton reports. Audio
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Minimum wage rises to $15.25 from April 1
The adult minimum hourly wage will rise 50 cents to $15.25 from 1 April, while the starting out and training minimum wage rates will increase by 40 cents. Audio
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WINZ double murder trial continues
A high court murder trial in Christchurch has heard emotional testimonies from those in the Ashburton Work and Income office at the time of the fatal shooting. Reporter Sally Murphy joins John from… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 29 February 2016
29 Feb 2016Watch Monday's full programme here. It begins 5 minutes in. Video
Friday, 26 February 2016
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Focus on Politics for 26 February 2016
Five years on from the devastating Christchurch earthquakes and there are still thousands of unresolved insurance claims and delays to the government's so-called anchor projects. The Government is… Read more 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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