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Wednesday, 23 January 2013
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PM relaxed about Maori Party leadership
23 Jan 2013The Prime Minister is relaxed about a possible change in the Maori Party's leadership, insisting it will have no effect on the Government. Audio
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Te Ururoa Flavell to contest Maori Party leadership role
23 Jan 2013Te Ururoa Flavell is seeking to oust Pita Sharples as the Maori Party leadership tussle spilled over at the start of Ratana celebrations near Whanganui today. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 23 January 2013
23 Jan 2013Te Ururoa Flavell sets out to oust Pita Sharples. One person is hurt in the latest scrub fire, one possibly sparked by army shooters and Bethlehem College volunteers speak out about Kenya crash. Audio
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
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Waikanae woman climbs mountain, paddles strait
22 Jan 2013A 50-year-old Waikanae woman has climbed the country's highest mountain, cycled up the South Island and kayaked across Cook Strait; 14 months after nearly dying during her first attempt. Audio
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Plumbing graduates help Samoa after Cyclone Evan
22 Jan 2013Five Wellington plumbing graduates now have the unusual opportunity to put their new skills to use as Samoa rebuilds in the wake of Cyclone Evan. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 22 January 2013
22 Jan 2013An attempt's being made to stop Whanganui District Council continuing to be the trustee of local Maori land; The Deputy Chairman of the Gisborne iwi collective Turanganui-a-kiwa, says there's a… Read more Audio
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Online campaign labels cats native born killers
22 Jan 2013The economist Gareth Morgan has begun an online campaign to get cats locked inside and discourage owners from ever getting a new one. Audio
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Second whale stranding in 24 hours
22 Jan 2013A second whale has been put down by the Department of Conservation after it stranded itself on a Southland beach. Audio
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Suicide higher in rural areas
22 Jan 2013A farmer who's suffered depression has gone public to back up Federated Farmers' call for more action over the rural suicide rate. Audio
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Cyclone recedes but threat sparks evacuations in Samoa
22 Jan 2013Samoans remain on alert, even as Cyclone Gary moves eastwards and away from the island group. 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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