Checkpoint is a drive-time news and current affairs programme on Radio New Zealand National. It broadcasts nationwide every weekday evening for two hours and covers the day’s major national and international stories, as well as business, sport and Māori news. This recording covers the first hour. The following rundown is supplied from the broadcaster’s website:
17:10
Maori King signals start of treaty claim in Auckland
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The Maori King has launched a new bid for Waikato-Tainui to gain a substantial part of the Auckland region.
Topics: te ao Maori
Regions: Auckland Region
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Duration: 3'43"
17:14
Family in mouldy home angered by treatment
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An Auckland mother who's been living in a mouldy state home says grocery vouchers flung at her from Housing New Zealand won't buy her son a new set of lungs.
Topics: health
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Duration: 2'27"
17:15
Disbelief and anger at takahe shooting
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The Deerstalkers Association says there's 'considerable confusion' over which hunter killed four endangered takahe on a pukeko cull on Motutapu Island.
Topics: crime
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Tags: takake killing
Duration: 4'23"
17:17
Principals call for staff to deal with violence
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Northland principals dealing with violent children say it's time they were funded for permanent staff to help them.
Topics: education
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Duration: 3'48"
17:27
NASA puts dampner on warnings of world wrecking asteroid
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NASA is putting an end to internet rumours that the earth will shortly be struck by a devastating asteroid.
Topics: technology, transport
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Duration: 3'26"
17:35
Today's market update
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The Reserve Bank will delay tougher lending rules for property investors in Auckland by a month.
Topics: business, economy
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Duration: 2'22"
17:37
A bad report card for many public organisations
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Many public organisations, including large city councils, government ministries and District Health boards have been slated for the way they deal with companies whom they contract to do work for them.
Topics: politics
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Duration: 3'09"
17:40
Ashley Madison hackers claim first celebrity scalp
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The Ashley Madison hacking scandal has taken a celebrity scalp with a US TV reality star and darling of American Conservatives admitting to being unfaithful to his wife.
Topics: media
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Tags: Ashley Madison hacking
Duration: 4'31"
17:45
Rugby bosses look to change draw for 2019 World Cup
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It's cold comfort for thousands of rugby fans, but World Rugby bosses will try to avoid another pool of death like the one for next month's World Cup in future.
Topics: sport
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Tags: Rugby World Cup
Duration: 3'59"
17:48
Consultant hired to help keep Maori Boarding school open
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A Maori boarding school that the government is considering closing down has brought in a consultant to help it find ways to keep the kura open.
Topics: te ao Maori
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Duration: 3'19"
17:52
Truancy figures worsen
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Truancy from schools has reached its highest point in a decade.
Topics: education
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Tags: truancy
Duration: 3'08"
17:55
A 23-year-old asylum seeker has been moved from Nauru to Australia for urgent medical treatment. The Iranian woman was allegedly raped in May. Since then, she's since been on a hunger strike and has attempted suicide at least twice. Her brother has now spoken out, saying he's grateful his sister is now in a Brisbane hospital. The ABC's Lindy Kerin reports.
17:59
A former member of British intelligence passed secret documents to the Russians during the Second World War but was never prosecuted for fear of embarrassment. The BBC's Gordon Corera reports.