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Thursday, 25 July 2024
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'We have spending problems all over the show' - Levy
Government appointed Health New Zealand commissioner Lester Levy's promising clinical services will not be impacted as he turns the money-heamoraging agency around. Professor Levy told Susana… Read more Audio
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PM not backing down on removal of military-style youth academies
The government said it's possible it'll make wide legislative changes in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care's report. But the Prime Minister is not backing down on the… Read more Audio
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Gisborne musician part of study into recovery from meth use
25 Jul 2024For 15 years, Gisborne musician and educator Jasmine Taare was a meth addict, turning to the drug to cope with life's difficulties. Now, she's clean and part of an innovative study seeing how meth… Read more Audio
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First govt military-style boot camps to begin on Monday
The first of the government's controversial military-style boot camps begins on Monday, with 10 young people aged 15 to 17 due to take part at the pilot programme. It will be less than a week after… Read more Audio
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Canadian team drone flying dubbed 'Spy-Gate'
25 Jul 2024Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about New Zealand being the centre of a major international controversy after the Canadian team was caught flying a drone over the Football Ferns training. Audio
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Half empty flavoured milk bottles perplexing Alexandra locals
25 Jul 2024Large, half-empty bottles of flavoured milk have been appearing on top of a particular petrol pump at a self-service station in Alexandra. It's been occuring for the past few months, every few days… Read more Audio
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Netanyahu attempts to drum up US support for Israel's war in Gaza
25 Jul 2024While Joe Biden gave his national address to "hand the torch to the next generation," Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to drum up US support for Israel's continuing war in Gaza. Thousands of protestors… Read more Audio
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Time to pass the torch to a new generation - Biden
25 Jul 2024US correspondent Todd Zwilich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Joe Biden's speech from the Oval office today, this was his first speech since announcing he won't stand for re-election, he said now is… Read more Audio
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Immediate action needed at Gloriavale - Abuse in Care Inquiry
The Royal Commission into Abuse in Care has urged the government to do everything it can to ensure the safety of Gloriavale members and their children. The inquiry found Gloriavale's Overseeing… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
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Olympics: Football and Rugby Sevens start tomorrow morning
24 Jul 2024For many New Zealand athletes the nerves have now kicked in, with the first couple of Olympic sports starting tomorrow morning, ahead of the official opening this weekend. Football and Rugby Sevens… Read more Audio
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Africa: Rainy season in Ethiopia causing devastating landslides
24 Jul 2024Africa correspondent Elna Shulz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about rainy season in Ethiopia causing some devastating landslides, protests to similar to recent marches in Kenya occuring in Uganda and… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 24 July 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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