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Checkpoint
Checkpoint is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme. Our multi-media show broadcasts on 101FM, and you can also watch it live on our website, Freeview Channel 50 and Face TV on Sky Channel 083. Hosted by Lisa Owen.
Monday to Friday, 5pm - 6:30pm
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Thursday, 24 December 2020
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International travel among hopes for 2021
24 Dec 2020A New Year is a fresh start and after 2020's madness everyone's welcoming the opportunity with open arms. But after this year's curve ball, most people's hopes for the year - are much more simple. We… Read more Audio
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Looking back at 2020: the animal edition
24 Dec 2020At Checkpoint, we love an animal story. From missing cats, to wandering pigs and rafts of otters - these tales have brought joy to us - and hopefully you - in what's been a challenging year. Audio
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Father takes the long way home for Christmas
24 Dec 2020One father has gone to some pretty extreme lengths to make it home for Christmas and reunite with his seven-year-old son Andre - after nearly a year apart. With borders closing and flights becoming… Read more Audio
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Auckland Uni trials parenting apps
24 Dec 2020From tantrums to trouble at dinner time and bed time - there are a lot of obstacles parents come up against with young children. A team at Auckland University has created two parenting apps, with the… Read more Audio
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Hospo hotline a helping hand for workers
24 Dec 2020A new hospitality helpline is being launched to support staff who may be getting a raw deal as they slog away at bars, cafes and restaurants over the coming months. Unite union has created the free to… Read more Audio
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The all important Christmas forecast
24 Dec 2020Santa will be riding into town on a brisk southerly for Christmas tomorrow - but fear not, most of the country is in for a fine day. Warm and dry weather is forecast for most of the country - with… Read more Audio
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Horowhenua hoons put on notice
24 Dec 2020Police will be cracking down on hoons driving along beaches in the Horowhenua District this summer. People are allowed to drive on beaches up the coast, including Otaki, Himatangi and Waitarere, but… Read more Audio
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Christmas spending cracks new record
24 Dec 2020Paul Brislen is from electronic payments company Paymark joins Nita Blake-Persen Audio
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Tills ringing for last minute buys
24 Dec 2020The sound of tills ringing throughout the land have all but drowned out jingle bells in stores this year. It's better than expected, after what's been a tough year for many. Our reporters around the… Read more Audio
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Millions more poised for lockdown in England
24 Dec 2020In the United Kingdom, millions more people in England are poised to enter the toughest tier of restrictions from Boxing Day - which includes stay at home orders. Our Worldwatch reporter - Perlina Lau… Read more Audio
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Offshore Kiwis make border plea to govt
24 Dec 2020The spotlight is on New Zealand's border controls as a new Covid-19 variant sweeps the UK. Kiwis trying to get home from the UK are begging the government for more flexibility around booking managed… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 23 December 2020
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Aucklanders share silver linings of 2020
23 Dec 2020This year's been a testing one for most of us, with covid-19 came travel bans, cancelled plans and uncertain times. But despite the hardships many people had something good happen amongst the madness… Read more Audio
Checkpoint
About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's multi-platform drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays from 5pm to 6:30pm on RNZ National on AM and FM, Freeview Channel 50, Face TV (Sky channel 83) and live video stream. If you need help setting up Freeview on your TV visit our help page.
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