Checkpoint
National Radio's two-hour news and current affairs programme.
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1The extradition hearing in Nelson for the accused murderer of Jenelle Patton in Norfolk Island took less than two minutes before the matter was adjourned.
Speakers
- Geoff Moffatt (RNZ)
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2Police have arrested the man they believe assassinated an Auckland karaoke bar owner last year.
Speakers
- Tony Reid (RNZ)
- Detective Bernie Hollewand
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3Land Transport New Zealand says it would be too expensive to require all lap seat-belts to be replaced.
Speakers
- Colin Young (RNZ)
- Bob McDermott (Huntly Coroner)
- Andy Knackstedt (Land Transport New Zealand)
- Ana Marie Le Roux (Crash Victim)
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- No
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4Business News.
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5The party is already underway in Wellington for the latest round of the IRB rugby sevens series.
Speakers
- Barry Guy (RNZ)
- voxpop
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65:30 News.
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7A cardiologist is on trial for supplying massive amounts of cold tablets to make P.
Speakers
- Sarah Bristow (RNZ)
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- No
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8Telecom has announced a loss of 466 million dollars in the last 6 months of 2005.
Speakers
- Jeremy Simpson (Analyst)
Live Broadcast
- No
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- No
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9Three Ferry Crew Members have been charged, the first Cook Strait ferry personnel to be taken to the courts by Maritime New Zealand.
Speakers
- Darren McKenzie (RNZ)
- Helen McKara (General Secretary, Merchant Service Guild)
- Ian Hill (TIAC Investigator)
Live Broadcast
- No
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10Fifty four jobs will be lost in Nelson and Blenheim next month, with the closure of two H and J Smith department stores.
Speakers
- Erina O'Donohue (RNZ)
Live Broadcast
- No
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11A judge in the High Court in Napier has dismissed an appeal over the sentence given to Charles Nukunuku for the theft of the statue, Pania of the Reef.
Speakers
- Hugh Chapelle (RNZ)
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- No
Commercials
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12Waatea News: The Latest in Maori News including an Academic saying Waitangi Day should focus more on the treaty and be a celebration instead of a day of protest.
Speakers
- Dr Paul Moon (Auckland University of Technology)
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- No
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13There is huge speculation in the UK over whether Prince Harry will be sent to Iraq to serve on the front line.
Speakers
- Oliver Delmar (BBC Radio Five Live)
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- No
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146pm News.
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15Discussion with expert Dr David Galler about safety and injuries with seatbelts.
Speakers
- Dr David Galler (Intensive Care Specialist, Middlemore Hospital)
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16Investigation shows like CSI are teaching criminals how to clean up after themselves to avoid being caught.
Speakers
- Captain Ray Peevey (American Police Detective)
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- No
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- No
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17Business News.
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18A report to the United Nations accuses Australia of violating international law in relation to East Timor's independence.
Speakers
- Saffron Hardin (Australian Associated Press)
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- No
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- No
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196:30 News.
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20Auckland International Airport has thrown a party to celebrate its 40th birthday.
Speakers
- Monica Holt (RNZ)
- Michael Millet (Amateur Photographer)
- Helen Clark (Prime Minister)
- John Dusky (Traffic Controller)
- Don Hughes (Chief Executive)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
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21In the latest twist in the Saddam Hussein trial, the deposed Iraqi President and four co-accused refused to show up in court, along with their defence team.
Speakers
- Jan Araff (Council of Foreign Relations)
Live Broadcast
- No
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- No
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22The United States has asked Australia to explain its actions in the Iraqi wheat sales affair.
Speakers
- Michawl Rowland (ABC)
- Melanie Christensen (Reporter)
- Greg Schultz (Wheat Grower)
- Bill Heffanan (Australian Liberal Senator)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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23Waatea News: The Latest in Maori News including Labour List MP Shane Jones saying that protests on Waitangi Day have had their time.
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24A Russian spacesuit has been stuffed with junk and turned into a radio satellite.
Speakers
- Mel Boyce (US National Public Radio)
Live Broadcast
- No
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25Pressure is continuing to mount for the newly elected Palestinian militant organisation Hamas.
Primary Title
- Checkpoint
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 2 February 2006
Start Time
- 17 : 00
Finish Time
- 19 : 00
Duration
- 120:00
Channel
- National Radio
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
- National Radio's two-hour news and current affairs programme.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Current affairs
- News
Speakers
- Ana Marie Le Roux (Crash Victim)
- Andy Knackstedt (Land Transport New Zealand)
- Barry Guy (RNZ)
- Bill Heffanan (Australian Liberal Senator)
- Bob McDermott (Huntly Coroner)
- Captain Ray Peevey (American Police Detective)
- Colin Young (RNZ)
- Darren McKenzie (RNZ)
- Detective Bernie Hollewand
- Don Hughes (Chief Executive)
- Dr David Galler (Intensive Care Specialist, Middlemore Hospital)
- Dr Paul Moon (Auckland University of Technology)
- Erina O'Donohue (RNZ)
- Geoff Moffatt (RNZ)
- Greg Schultz (Wheat Grower)
- Helen Clark (Prime Minister)
- Helen McKara (General Secretary, Merchant Service Guild)
- Hugh Chapelle (RNZ)
- Ian Hill (TIAC Investigator)
- Jan Araff (Council of Foreign Relations)
- Jeremy Simpson (Analyst)
- John Dusky (Traffic Controller)
- Mel Boyce (US National Public Radio)
- Melanie Christensen (Reporter)
- Michael Millet (Amateur Photographer)
- Michawl Rowland (ABC)
- Monica Holt (RNZ)
- Oliver Delmar (BBC Radio Five Live)
- Saffron Hardin (Australian Associated Press)
- Sarah Bristow (RNZ)
- Tony Reid (RNZ)
- voxpop