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Thursday, 15 June 2023
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Police say Mongrel Mob boss died after being hit by ute
15 Jun 2023Police say Bay of Plenty Mongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini died after being hit by a ute. Investigators believe a Holden Colorado 4 wheel drive found gutted by a fire on the outskirts of town at the… Read more Video, Audio
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Teachers strike: Growing concern as negotiations continue
15 Jun 2023There's a growing tide of frustrated parents demanding an end to rolling teacher strikes that have seen thousands of high school students missing valuable class time. The Ministry of Education and the… Read more Video, Audio
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Latest GDP figures show NZ is in recession
15 Jun 2023The latest stats out today confirm the country has entered a recession, by a whisker, with negative growth in the last quarter of 2022 and the first three months of this year. National's raising the… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
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Cyclone recovery minister fronts up on Auckland flood buy-outs
14 Jun 2023The government's given Auckland council the hurry up over delays telling property owners the fate of their flood damaged homes. Under its voluntary buy out scheme property owners will get one of three… Read more Video, Audio
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Indoor bowlers don cape and tights for Wacky Wednesday
14 Jun 2023It's been Wacky Wednesday at the National Indoor Bowls Championship being played out in New Plymouth this week. And that meant many bowlers ditched the club polo for a cape and tights. Our Taranaki… Read more Video, Audio
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Millions in repairs for iconic Auckland stadium after flood damage
14 Jun 2023Its been revealed flood damage to Auckland's iconic Western Springs stadium will cost millions to repair and the outdoor concert venue will be closed until at least early next year, for serious patch… Read more Video, Audio
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Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 37 federal criminal charges
After an historic indictment, Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 37 federal criminal charges. He's left the court in Miami and returned to New Jersey to host a fundraising event. The indictment… Read more Video, Audio
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300 new bus drivers aimed at filling Auckland driver shortage
14 Jun 2023Auckland Transport is getting closer to filling its driver shortage and bringing back cancelled services. AT had to cull about a thousand bus services a day because it didn't have enough drivers to… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 14 June 2023
14 Jun 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] Read more Video, Audio
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'We've had enough' - hundreds sign petition to end teacher strike
14 Jun 2023Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling for an immediate halt to rolling teacher strikes that are seeing thousands of students rostered off school. The online petition launched by a parent… Read more Video, Audio
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Netball World Cup may be Silver Ferns veteran's last appearance
14 Jun 2023The Netball World Cup could well be Silver Ferns' veteran Gina Crampton's last appearance in a black dress. The 63 test wing attack will head to New York following the tournament and there are no… Read more Video, Audio
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ACT, National vie for rural vote at Fieldays in Hamilton
14 Jun 2023National is facing a turf grab from its traditional political ally as it edges closer to polling day. Act is on a clear mission for the rural vote, roping in the former Federated Farmers president to… Read more Video, Audio
Checkpoint
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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