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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.
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Monday, 22 April 2013
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Trampers found
22 Apr 2013Three trampers missing in Kahurangi National Park for almost a week have just been found. Audio
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Bryan Gaynor talks
22 Apr 2013The Government has temporarily suspended the sale of Mighty River Power shares to add to it an update on the risk to investors from the Opposition's new power policy. Audio
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Marathon spectator does't want death penalty for suspect
22 Apr 2013A Boston woman who narrowly escaped the bomb attack in the city last week says she doesn't want the 19 year old suspect to face the death penalty. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 22 April 2013
22 Apr 2013The head of Maori Television - who is stepping down after eight years in the job - says one of his biggest achievements is the creation a sister channel broadcast exclusively in te reo; The Whatitiri… Read more Audio
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Jade Bayliss's father runs from court
22 Apr 2013The father of Christchurch schoolgirl, Jade Bayliss, ran from the court this afternoon as the mn accused of her murder repeatedly denied that he killed her. Audio
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Afghan interpreters arrive in New Zealand
22 Apr 2013Six months after the government offered them homes here, 30 Afghan interpreters and their families have arrived in New Zealand this afternoon. Audio
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Government responds to MRP suspension
22 Apr 2013The Government has been forced to temporarily suspend the Mighty River Power share sale because of the Opposition's electricity policy. Audio
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Maurice Williamson given approval from PM to appear on Ellen
22 Apr 2013The National MP, Maurice Williamson, whose speech on same-sex marriage has become an internet sensation, hasn't decided whether he'll take up an offer to appear on the US talk show, Ellen. Audio
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Evening Business for 22 April 2013
22 Apr 2013News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Corrections defends prison officer over death of Antonie Dixon
22 Apr 2013The Corrections Department is defending the Auckland Prison guard who decided to wait for backup before going to help Antonie Dixon who was trying to kill himself. Audio
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Boston bombing suspect wakes up
22 Apr 2013To Boston now, where some media are reporting that the surviving suspect in the marathon bombing attacks is awake and is responding to questions in writing. 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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