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Thursday, 26 October 2023
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Netanyahu says Israel still preparing for invasion of Gaza
26 Oct 2023Benjamin Netanyahu has stressed Israel is still preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza, but he won't say when. In a televised address the Prime Minister sais that Israel is raining hell fire on Hamas… Read more Video, Audio
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At least 22 believed dead in mass shooting in Maine, US
26 Oct 2023It's believed at least 22 people have been killed in another US mass shooting, this time in the town of Lewiston in Maine. A man hunt is underway after the suspected shooter, former soldier Robert… Read more Video, Audio
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Police treating toddler's death as a homicide
26 Oct 2023"An innocent child, who should have been safe, and loved." Police say a toddler who was killed in Lower Hutt on Sunday was taken to hospital at least 12 hours after he was injured. The death of… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
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Inquest raises questions around police response mosque attacks
25 Oct 2023Were vital clues to the Christchurch terrorist's plans missed by police? Did parliament staff treat the threat with the gravity it deserved? Those are questions the inquest into the deaths of the 51… Read more Audio
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Red Cross believes Cyclone warnings saved lives in Vanuatu
25 Oct 2023The Red Cross in Vanuatu believes sending field workers into communities to warn people to get ready for Cyclone Lola has saved lives. The storm was still a category four and five storm when it hit… Read more Video, Audio
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Child deaths and injuries in Gaza 'shockingly high' - Save the Children
It's believed more 2,300 children have been killed in Gaza during Israel's counter attacks. Almost 5,400 more have been injured and 800 children are believed missing under rubble. These figures used… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 25 October 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6339817816112 Video, Audio
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NZ Ultra-marathon runner aiming for backyard world record
25 Oct 2023A New Zealand ultra-marathon runner is moving closer to a world record, by running loops in a backyard in the United States. Sam Harvey from Christchurch is competing in Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in… Read more Video, Audio
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Wellington councillors sign off on ballooning town hall repair bill
25 Oct 2023Wellington councillors have agreed to pour more money into repairing the town hall to pay the refurbishment bill of $330 million. The 120-year-old Town Hall has been closed since 2013, after being… Read more Audio
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The Cloud: Popular Auckland venue's time may soon be up
25 Oct 2023There's a potential storm gathering over Auckland's venue the cloud. The 12 year old structure has played host to fan viewing events for the Rugby World Cup and America's cup, Fifa Women's World cup… Read more Video, Audio
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What will National's crackdown on gangs look like?
25 Oct 2023National's promised to crack down on gangs in its first hundred days in government. So what is that actually going to look like in a town like Opotiki where gang tensions are simmering to boiling… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
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WHO calls for humanitarian access and supplies to Gaza
24 Oct 2023The World Health Organisation is warning of a "public health catastrophe" if humanitarian access and an immediate ceasefire is not allowed in Gaza. 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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