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Friday, 6 October 2023
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Gunman who shot man at Auckland escort agency still on the loose
6 Oct 2023Police are still trying to find a gunman who shot a man at a central Auckland escort agency early this morning. The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital afer the incident at the 133 club… Read more Audio
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Hawkes Bay residents with flood-ruined gardens get helping hand
6 Oct 2023Hawke's Bay residents whose gardens were ruined during Cyclone Gabrielle have been given a little help to start over. A gifting day at Pakowhai School saw 400 people walking away with free plants to… Read more Audio
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Locals still reeling after yesterday's violent assault in West Auckland dairy
6 Oct 2023Locals are still reeling from yesterday's violent assault at New Windsor dairy, desperate for change and exhausted after yet another frightening ordeal. A 24-year-old man appeared in Auckland District… Read more Audio
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Otago uni investigating claims mistreated eel was part of flat initiation
6 Oct 2023Otago University is investigating claims students mistreated an eel as part of a flat initiation. The police have also been notified of the incident that was apparently filmed at a student flate near… Read more Video, Audio
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Free at last: Labour leader returns to campaign after Covid isolation
6 Oct 2023Free at last, Chris Hipkins emerged from covid isolation today and back on the campaign trail for one last blitz. It's now close to a week until polling booths close and political parties are throwing… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 6 October
6 Oct 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338491101112 Video, Audio
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Human poo in drinking water likely cause of Qtown crypto outbreak
6 Oct 2023Human poo in the drinking water is the likely cause of Queenstown's parasite induced gastro outbreak. There's been 62 confirmed cases of crypto, 18 probable and 24 under investigation. It can cause… Read more Video, Audio
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All Blacks thrash Uruguay to make World Cup Quarter Final
6 Oct 2023The All Blacks have emphatically made their way into the quarter finals at the Rugby World Cup, after a 73-nil drubbing of Uruguay. They'll now likely face Ireland next weekend, but an upset could see… Read more Video, Audio
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Bank boss believes scams are among the top three threats they're facing
6 Oct 2023A bank boss believes scams are among the top three threats they're facing. And it's prompted SBS bank to drop its cap for online transfers via its app or internet banking, from $50,000 a day to just… Read more Video, Audio
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Report of explosive device shuts down Queenstown airport
6 Oct 2023Travellers to and from Queenstown faced a chaotic end to the school holidays after reports of an explosive device shut down the airport, led to cancelled flights and left them travellers stranded. The… Read more Video, Audio
Thursday, 5 October 2023
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Deputy Debate: Carmel Sepuloni and Nicola Willis go head to head
5 Oct 2023You've heard from the sheriffs, now it's the turn of the deputies. National's Deputy leader, Nicola Willis and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni. It's just over a week til the polls close and… Read more Video, Audio
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Waitaki mayor on the need for drinking water filters in region
5 Oct 2023The water regulator Taumata Arowai has today released the names of 27 councils that are not complying with safe water drinking standards. It's revealed that 84 drinking water supplies across the… Read more Video, 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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