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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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Monday, 6 September 2021
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Lockdown fashions: Are we dressing up to work from home?
6 Sep 2021Lockdown means we're at home almost 24/7. So what are people choosing to wear each day - is it pyjamas and sports gear on repeat or are some people actually getting dressed for work?
Reporter Louise… Read more Video, Audio
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Retail NZ discusses worker safety after terror attack
6 Sep 2021Facial recognition and body cameras could be on the horizon for shop staff after Friday's terror attacks and increasing in-store aggression.
Seven people were injured at the New Lynn Countdown and… Read more Video, Audio
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Ports of Auckland staff furious over ousted CEO's payout
6 Sep 2021The Maritime Union is furious outgoing Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson has been paid nearly $1.8 million before leaving the company.
Gibson, who resigned in May, is facing health and… Read more Video, Audio
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'A new low' - Seymour digs in after sharing Covid-19 vaccination access code for Māori
6 Sep 2021ACT Party leader David Seymour is under fire tonight for publishing a priority access code Māori can use to get vaccinated without making an appointment.
Whānau Ora's no-booking system began on… Read more Audio
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Modified alert level 1 possible again for NZ - Professor Baker
6 Sep 2021Alert level 2 looms for the whole country outside of Auckland on Tuesday night, but with extra rules in the face of Covid-19 Delta.
Gatherings will be limited to 50 people at indoor venues, and 100… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 6 September 2021
6 Sep 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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How difficult is distancing on the streets in Auckland?
6 Sep 2021We all know the rule - you can get your fitness fix in lockdown, but only if you maintain a two metre buffer.
But with Auckland's footpaths seemingly busier than ever under Level Four, we wanted to… Read more Video, Audio
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New level 2 rules 'takes us out at the knees' - Venues Ōtautahi CEO
6 Sep 2021All of New Zealand apart from Auckland will move to level 2 on Tuesday night. But the limit on gatherings has changed - 50 people for indoor events and 100 at outdoor events.
Caroline Harvie-Teare is… Read more Video, Audio
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Terrorist's neighbours shocked he was living in community
6 Sep 2021Neighbours of the LynnMall terrorist are shocked such a dangerous person was living in their West Auckland street and question why the authorities allowed it.
Ahamed Aathill Mohamed Samsudeen was… Read more Audio
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Covid-19 Minister details alert level changes, vaccine supply
6 Sep 2021All of New Zealand except Auckland will move to Covid-19 alert level 2 at 11:59pm on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister has announced two major changes to the level 2 rules.
Jacinda Ardern says face… Read more Video, Audio
Friday, 3 September 2021
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New Lynn terror attack: Witnesses describe supermarket scene
3 Sep 2021Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth joins Lisa Owen with all the details that have been revealed on the New Lynn terror attack on Friday afternoon.
Lisa Owen hears from witnesses in the Countdown… Read more Video, Audio
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Extremism expert responds to New Lynn terror attack
3 Sep 2021Extremism research fellow at Auckland University Kate Hannah talks to Lisa Owen about the New Lynn terror attack. Read more Video, Audio
Checkpoint
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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