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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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Wednesday, 3 November 2021
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Isolation hotels may become quarantine facilities as Covid spreads
As daily community covid cases continue to crack three figures more government isolation facilities could be converted to quarantine hotels for those unable to stay at home while sick.
Joint head of… Read more Video, Audio
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COP26: Govt pledges to slash methane, but has no plan
3 Nov 2021Environmental groups says it is pointless and cynical for the government to sign up to a global pact to drastically slash methane emissions when it has no plans to match the goal itself.
More than… Read more Audio
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What it's like in the business home self-isolation trial
3 Nov 2021The self isolation trial is underway for some of the 150 people chosen to be guinea pigs for the pilot.
They've had to meet strict criteria, including isolating at a private residence on their own… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Botox services open as hairdressers stay closed
3 Nov 2021As Aucklanders watch the vaccination rate tick up towards easing restrictions, jabs of another kind are also on offer in the locked down city: Botox.
The cosmetic injections are available under level… Read more Video, Audio
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Far North nervously waits to see if Covid has spread
Far North communities are nervously waiting to see if Covid has been spreading unchecked through their towns.
The top of the motu is in level 3 lockdown as health officials work to trace any links… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 3 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6280054904001 Video, Audio
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An island divided: Waiheke debates need for Auckland visitors
3 Nov 2021Winery tours and bach bookings remain off the cards on Waiheke Island, despite the Auckland region's impending move to step two of level 3.
The rules are creating a divide amongst Waiheke locals… Read more Video, Audio
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Antivaxers disrupt Ardern's visit for second day in a row
3 Nov 2021Antivaxers have disrupted the Prime Minister's media events for the second day in a row.
Jacinda Ardern did not attend a scheduled event at a vaccination clinic in Whanganui because more than 100… Read more Video, Audio
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Time slots possible for Aucklanders crossing border in holidays - Hipkins
3 Nov 2021Covid Minister Chris Hipkins told Checkpoint the government is considering the option that Aucklanders have an allocated time slot to leave the region over the summer holidays.
The measure would… Read more Video, Audio
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Abducted 4yo girl Cleo found after 18 days missing
3 Nov 2021It was remarkably good news for Perth today as the little Australian girl abducted while on a camping trip with her family 18 days ago was found alive.
She was locked in a house just minutes away… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 2 November 2021
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'It will be hard' for Northland to reach 90 percent vaccination - Dr Reti
2 Nov 2021National deputy leader Dr Shane Reti was in Opononi when the announcement was made for the Far North to move into level 3 restrictions.
He told Checkpoint "it will be a struggle" for the region to… Read more Video, Audio
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Latest details as Far North enters level 3 restrictions
2 Nov 2021Checkpoint reporter Nita Blake-Persen is in Kawakawa with the latest details on the lockdown announcement.
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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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