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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Friday, 26 April 2019
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Police left red-faced after 11 guns stolen from station
26 Apr 2019The country's top cop has ordered an audit of security at police stations nationwide after the theft of guns from a station in Palmerston North. Video, Audio
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Council called out for failing to solve walkway impasse
26 Apr 2019Authorities in Taranaki are being called out for failing to resolve an impasse that has put part of a famous walkway off limits to the public. Video, Audio
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Samoa raises fresh concerns over cryptocurrency OneCoin
Samoans are being warned about a global multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency scheme which has compromised the country's financial system. Audio
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$1 million in lottery grants money to go towards Tasman fire relief
26 Apr 2019The Tasman District Mayor says farmers whose land was carved up to make firebreaks during February's blaze will start getting payouts as soon as Monday, when a million dollars of Lottery funding is… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening Business for Friday 26th April
26 Apr 2019News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Auckland Islands helicopter crash: Survivors tell their tale
26 Apr 2019The survivors of a helicopter crash off the Auckland Islands have reunited to tell their harrowing tale. Video, Audio
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Prince William gives speech at Al Noor mosque
26 Apr 2019"The global idealism of hate will fail to divide us." - the Duke of Cambridge gave a stirring speech when he visited Al Noor mosque in Christchurch today, praising the city and New Zealand's response… Read more Video, Audio
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Man hunt after 11 guns stolen from Palmerston North police station
Acting Central District Commander Inspector Sarah Stewart says police are embarrassed about the theft, and it shouldn't have happened. Video, Audio
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Wednesday, 24 April 2019
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Beauty sector wants regulation to protect consumers
24 Apr 2019Wellington City Council is the latest council to seek public feedback on introducing regulations for the nail and beauty industry. But those working in the industry say more needs to be done to… Read more Audio
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Bronze wreaths stolen off Ngaruawahia's cenotaph
24 Apr 2019A vandalism attack on Ngāruawāhia's cenotaph, which resulted in two bronze wreaths being stolen, won't be repaired in time for tomorrow's Anzac Day service. Audio
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Sri Lankans question why attackers weren't stopped
24 Apr 2019CNN's Nikhil Kumar says Sri Lankans are angry over suggestions there was intelligence about the bombings in the days before the attacks occurred. 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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