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Wednesday, 20 November 2024
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Shaun Johnson to return to new sport for one night
20 Nov 2024The man who can't seem to retire, Shaun Johnson won't have his feet up for long after calling time on his Rugby League career. Johnson is set to return to the national stage, albeit in an entirely new… Read more Audio
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Te Pati Maori accuses Speaker of overusing powers
20 Nov 2024As the dust settles after yesterday's hikoi on Parliament, Te Pati Maori has turned its attention towards the Speaker - accusing him of overusing his powers. It comes as the coalition parties call for… Read more Audio
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Richard Chambers to become new Police Commissioner
20 Nov 2024The auditions are over and it's official, a former Assistant commisioner Richard Chambers will step into the job of police commissioner. The role was vacated by his boss Andrew Coster last week . He's… Read more Audio
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Salvage companies preparing to remove fuel from Manawanui
20 Nov 2024Two New Zealand salvage companies are preparing to remove fuel and other pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui, that is 30 metres metres under water after sinking off the coast of Samoa in October. The… Read more Audio
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E tu union speaks on Kinleith Mill stopping paper processing
20 Nov 2024Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa plans to halt paper processing next year and that will mean about 230 job losses. It's owner Oji Fibre solutions said the paper part of the business has been making… Read more Audio
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Tokoroa mill plans to stop paper processing, 230 jobs on the line
20 Nov 2024230 workers will lose their jobs if Kinleith Mill owner Oji Fibre Solutions goes ahead with stopping paper production. It would be a huge blow for Tokoroa, where the mill is the largest employers. RNZ… Read more Audio
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Risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - psychiatrist
20 Nov 2024A leading New Zealand psychiatrist says there's a risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - and it's already being overtreated. Demand for medication to treat the disorder has jumped 140 percent in the last two… Read more Audio
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Wellington businesses celebrate customers from Hikoi mo te tiriti
20 Nov 2024"Similar to an All Blacks test match." That's how one Wellington business described their roaring trade during yesterday's te Hikoi mo te tiriti event. Police estimate about 42,000 people turned up… Read more Audio
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Rafael Nadal career comes to end with Davis Cup defeat
20 Nov 2024The Spanish great, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles has now retired after the men's team event in Malaga, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Auckland residents given $70 fines for parking in own driveways
20 Nov 2024Should you be able to park in your own drive way without fear of gettting a ticket? Some residents in inner city Auckland suburbs reckon so; they've been hit with $70 fines from Auckland Transport for… Read more Audio
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Sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong sparks outrage
20 Nov 2024The sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong has sparked international outrage. The group is made up of political activists, academics and former lawmakers - with sentences of up to 10… Read more Audio
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Family battling with Air New Zealand flight bookings
20 Nov 2024One kiwi family has been battling with Air New Zealand since April over its Christmas flights that were cancelled rebooked and then cancelled again.The saga all started when Air New Zealand suspended… 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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