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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
Monday to Friday, 4-6pm
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Monday, 18 January 2016
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A mum's view on medical cannabis
An approved cannabis spray, Sativex, is becoming increasingly available as a medicine elsewhere but in New Zealand, special approval is still required. Read more Video, Audio
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Dangerous prisoner on the run
A repeat and dangerous offender, who may have access to firearms, is on the run again after cutting off his electronic bracelet. Audio
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Evening Business for 18 January 2016
It's been a bumpy ride on the New Zealand share market today again, despite a positive employee confidence survey. Audio
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All eyes on Melbourne in wake of corruption allegations
The sporting world has been rocked by allegations of widespread match fixing at the top level of tennis. We're joined by our tennis correspondent David Luddy, who's in Melbourne for the Australian… Read more Audio
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200 hungry mouths to feed in Tokoroa
Julie King is renowned in Tokoroa for feeding the needy. Audio
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Nadene Lomu speaks for the first time since her husband's death
Exactly two months ago today, New Zealand's first global rugby superstar, Jonah Lomu, died at the age of 40. His widow, Nadene Lomu, joined John Campbell in the studio. Read more Video, Audio
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Boat on fire near Whakatane
The police and the coastguard are evacuating up to 50 people off a burning boat near Whakatane. Audio
Friday, 15 January 2016
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Coming up, a whole lot of really excellent stuff
15 Jan 2016Checkpoint with John Campbell will go live at 5pm, Monday 18 January. Tune in on 101FM or watch live on our website. Video
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The refugee experience in NZ
15 Jan 2016After a year in which refugees dominated world headlines, John Campbell asks whether newcomers feel welcome in New Zealand. Read more Audio
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'It's not about money at all'
15 Jan 2016John Campbell goes to Wairoa to meet the people holding out for a collective contract - at significant personal cost. Read more Audio
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Apple's high ideals and low tax bill
15 Jan 2016The news that in the last financial year Apple New Zealand had revenue of $568 million and paid tax of only $6.8 million confused John Campbell. So he went on a hunt to find out why. Read more Audio
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Unlocking Christmas Island's secrets
15 Jan 2016RNZ's John Campbell is on Christmas Island to find out what is happening at Australia's detention centre - and the first thing he discovers is how hard it is to find. Read more Audio
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About this programme
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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