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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, 5 October 2009
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Hunt continues for gunman in Hawkes Bay
5 Oct 2009Helicopters with heat seeking equipment and armed offenders squads are on the hunt for a gunman who's been on the run in Hawkes Bay since yesterday afternoon. Audio
Friday, 2 October 2009
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NZ's response to disaster warnings could be better
2 Oct 2009An academic who specialises in disaster management communications says New Zealand's response to disaster warnings could be much better. Audio
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Focus on politics for 2 October 2009
2 Oct 2009After two months of controversy the Finance Minister Bill English finally bowed to public pressure this week and announced he will no longer accept any taxpayer-funded housing assistance. Audio
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Ireland votes on Lisbon Treaty
2 Oct 2009The people of Ireland go to the polls again in a few hours to vote for the second time on the Lisbon Treaty, which aims for reform of the European Union. Audio
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Rescue efforts continue in Indonesia
2 Oct 2009In the Indonesian city of Padang, desperate efforts continue to try and rescue those still trapped under the rubble following Wednesday's earthquake. Audio
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NZ medical staff head to Samoa
2 Oct 2009The first group of health professionals who've volunteered to help in Samoa expects to leave tonight. Audio
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Tradespeople to help with relief effort in Samoa
2 Oct 2009Non-Governmental Organisations in New Zealand have begun organising their own response to the massive relief effort in Samoa. Audio
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People cancelling trips to Samoa
2 Oct 2009As aidworkers rush to bring relief to Samoa, holiday makers are cancelling their tickets. Audio
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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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