Checkpoint
National Radio's one-hour news and current affairs programme.
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1Air NZ launches cut-price, cut-service, trans-Tasman fares scheme. Period of intense competition predicted.
Speakers
- Kirsty Jones (RNZ)
- Ralph Norris (Air New Zealand)
- Michael Hall (University of Otago)
- David Hutner (Virgin Blue)
- David Russell (Consumers Institute)
- Peter Harbison (Asia-Pacific Aviation Studies)
- Andrew Miller (Air New Zealand)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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2Hamilton doctor using alternative therapies has been found guilty of misconduct by tribunal.
Speakers
- Ravani Gamagami (Patient)
- Andrew McCrae (RNZ)
- Richard Gorange (Condemned doctor)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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3Business News.
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4Export education conference warned that top-level officials in China have a negative view of NZ as destination for students.
Speakers
- Gail Woods (RNZ)
- Tony Brown (MFAT)
- Trevor Mallard (Labour: Minister of Education)
- Rob Stevens (Education NZ)
- Kaye Grow (Education marketer)
Live Broadcast
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Commercials
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5Bus stolen from hotel near Taupo. Has not been found.
Speakers
- Kevin Jones (Gubbs Motors)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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6More on the case of a Hamilton doctor using alternative therapies who has been found guilty of misconduct by tribunal.
Speakers
- Ravani Gamagami (Patient)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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7What is the future of Liberia? New President sworn in. Charles Taylor has gone to Nigeria. Speculation.
Speakers
- Priscilla Huff (RNZ)
- Moses Blah (President of Liberia)
- Philip Reeker (US State Department)
- Charles Taylor (ex-President of Liberia)
- Thabo Mbeki (PM of South Africa)
- Dennis Jett (University of Florida)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
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8NZ forces going to Iraq are not concerned about their safety. There are currently undergoing additional training.
Speakers
- Jill Galloway (RNZ)
- Nicki Kennedy (NZ Army)
- Greg Wilson (NZ Army)
- Andrew Mercer (NZ Army)
- Matthew Hart (NZ Army)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
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9Court of Appeal hears Hoskings case, where photos of their children were taken by a magazine.
Speakers
- Merle Noland (RNZ)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
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10New Commissioner for Children appointed.
Speakers
- Cindy Kero (Commissioner for Children appointee)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- Checkpoint
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 12 August 2003
Start Time
- 17 : 00
Finish Time
- 18 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- National Radio
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
- National Radio's one-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
- Andrew McCrae (RNZ)
- Andrew Mercer (NZ Army)
- Andrew Miller (Air New Zealand)
- Charles Taylor (ex-President of Liberia)
- Cindy Kero (Commissioner for Children appointee)
- David Hutner (Virgin Blue)
- David Russell (Consumers Institute)
- Dennis Jett (University of Florida)
- Gail Woods (RNZ)
- Greg Wilson (NZ Army)
- Jill Galloway (RNZ)
- Kaye Grow (Education marketer)
- Kevin Jones (Gubbs Motors)
- Kirsty Jones (RNZ)
- Matthew Hart (NZ Army)
- Merle Noland (RNZ)
- Michael Hall (University of Otago)
- Moses Blah (President of Liberia)
- Nicki Kennedy (NZ Army)
- Peter Harbison (Asia-Pacific Aviation Studies)
- Philip Reeker (US State Department)
- Priscilla Huff (RNZ)
- Ralph Norris (Air New Zealand)
- Ravani Gamagami (Patient)
- Richard Gorange (Condemned doctor)
- Rob Stevens (Education NZ)
- Thabo Mbeki (PM of South Africa)
- Tony Brown (MFAT)
- Trevor Mallard (Labour: Minister of Education)