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Tuesday, 12 September 2023
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Dunedin ratepayers shocked by resignation of deputy mayor
12 Sep 2023Dunedin ratepayers are shocked by the resignation of deputy mayor Sophie Barker, who says it was untenable to stay in the role. She says the breach of a confidential council meeting last month was the… Read more Audio
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Pre-election economic update slightly better than expected
12 Sep 2023The Labour Government is lauding the latest economic numbers, promising a light at the end of tunnel for struggling families. It opened its books today for Treasury's pre-election update also known as… Read more Audio
Monday, 11 September 2023
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Former Labour MP on the party's further drop in polls
11 Sep 2023Back to that news of a dire poll for the Labour Party, the latest Newshub-Reid research polls show the party has dropped to its lowest level since Andrew LIttle was the leader. Labour's dropped a… Read more Video, Audio
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Pathway into health for Maori and Pasifika seen as huge success
11 Sep 2023A pathway into work in Canterbury's health system for Maori and Pasifika has been so successful, whanau and friends of participants are signing up to new intakes. Whakamana Whanau aims to get people… Read more Video, Audio
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Labour falls into twenties in latest political poll
11 Sep 2023Just a few days into the official election campaign, Newshub's latest Newshub-Reid Research poll shows Labour has plunged to its lowest level since Andrew Little was the leader. National and Act are… Read more Video, Audio
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Concern over quiet but dangerous e-motorbikes on bike trails
11 Sep 2023Concern tonight that someone could be killed on Otago's bike trails in a collision with virtually silent high powered electric motorcyles illegally using the tracks. Electric bicycles up to 300 watts… Read more Video, Audio
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Rugby fans in France complain of massive crowds & severe heat
11 Sep 2023Rugby fans in France for the World Cup are contending with massive crowds, packed trains and severe heat. Attendees are being told to bring their own water bottles after stadiums ran out food and… Read more Audio
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Farmers brace for hotter drier months ahead of return
11 Sep 2023Farmers are bracing for hotter, drier and windier months ahead as the return to El Niño heralds possible drought conditions for parts of Aotearoa. NIWA predict El Niño will be declared in the coming… Read more Audio
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New Zealander wins US open women's doubles final
11 Sep 2023Between the naming of the Black Caps squad for the Cricket World Cup and a piece of New Zealand tennis history, it's been a big day of sport Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe joins Lisa Owen from… Read more Video, Audio
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Price of eggs still rising, supply still a problem for some
11 Sep 2023As the price of eggs continues to skyrocket industry reps says they're still playing catch up following a ban on cage farming, facing higher production costs and building up flock numbers. Checkpoint… Read more Audio
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National to evict unruly Kainga Ora tenants if elected, so where would they go?
National's plans to evict unruly Kianga Ora tenants will just see more people living in cars and substandard lodges according to one policy analyst. The party says there is deep community frustration… Read more Video, Audio
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Cancer patients have to travel for treatment due to doctor shortage
11 Sep 2023The plight of cancer patients having to travel away from their homes & families for treatment. The Cancer Society in Christchurch is having to use motels to house Otago/Southland cancer patients and… 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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