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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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Tuesday, 7 September 2021
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Venues outside Auckland prepare for 'Delta' level 2 opening
Bars and restaurants are prepping for level 2 which comes into force on Tuesday night. But it comes with extra limits, in what the Prime Minister is calling "Delta level 2".
The government was quick… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 6 September 2021
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Paralympic swimmer Tupou Neiufi celebrates first Tokyo gold
6 Sep 2021Paralympic swimmer Tupou Neiufi's gold medal sits right where dreams are made on her pillow.
The 20-year-old from Pukekohe won NZ's first gold of the games in the hundred metres backstroke, finishing… Read more Audio
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MIQ boss discusses security after man’s escape
6 Sep 2021The investigation into how a man infected with Covid-19 was able to abscond from a quarantine hotel continues amid revelations he left his room via a fire escape that should have been alarmed, hid in… Read more Audio
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DNA gives 300 possible links in search for Onehunga baby’s mother
6 Sep 2021DNA has led police to a large group of people who could be related to a baby girl who was found at an Auckland recycling centre.
The body of the newborn was discovered by workers at the Onehunga site… Read more Video, Audio
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Churches confused over Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill
6 Sep 2021A bill banning conversion therapy is causing confusion among some churches.
Concerns have been raised about how far the proposed legislation goes, and whether parents could be criminalised for having… Read more Audio
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Alcohol helplines get more calls from concerned loved ones during lockdown
6 Sep 2021The lockdown has some people reaching for the bottle, with help lines seeing an increase in calls about loved ones drinking too much. Hamish Cardwell has more. Read more Audio
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Starting a new job an extra stress in lockdown
6 Sep 2021Starting a new job can be stressful enough, but some have been forced to do it during lockdown.
While many organisations have overcome the challenges with working from home, it can be a whole new… Read more Video, Audio
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Lawyers argue New Lynn terrorist could have been deported
6 Sep 2021Lawyers say there was an opportunity for the LynnMall terrorist to be deported if he was considered a national security threat.
But the government says that could not have happened because the man… Read more Audio
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NZ outside Auckland readies for 'Delta' version of level 2
6 Sep 2021From midnight Wednesday morning all of New Zealand - barring Auckland - will move to alert level 2, but with new restrictions in the face of Covid-19 Delta.
South Islanders say they are relieved and… Read more Audio
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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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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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