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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, 30 July 2021
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Family react to winning rowers at the Cloud
30 Jul 2021The roof nearly lifted off The Cloud on Auckland's waterfront this afternoon, as families and friends willed the mens' eight to their first Olympic Gold in nearly 50 years.
Our cameras were there as… Read more Video, Audio
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Kiwi rowers turn water into gold
30 Jul 2021The New Zealand rowing contingent blitzed it on Friday with a gold in the single sculls for Emma Twigg - her first medal at her fourth games.
The men's eight glittered as well, taking out the top… Read more Audio
Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Ports of Auckland appears to enter new era with council, union
29 Jul 2021Ports of Auckland appears to be welcoming a new era in their relationship with Auckland Council and unions, after years of tension.
A damning safety report earlier this year revealed major concerns… Read more Audio
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UN boss in Fiji explains evacuation of worker with Covid-19
A United Nations official with Covid-19 has been evacuated from Fiji on a mercy flight after a decision from New Zealand health authorities.
RNZ understands the woman, who is seriously ill, will be… Read more Video, Audio
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NSW police boss calls in defence force to enforce lockdowns
The New South Wales Police Commissioner has called in the Australian Defence Force to help deal with the Covid-19 compliance operation in the state. Sydney authorities are tightening Covid-19… Read more Audio
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Port delays, timber market fluctuations hit forestry workers hard
29 Jul 2021Forestry contractors say they are losing money, losing work, and losing jobs as a result of fluctuations in the market for timber, and delays in the ports.
The sector was enjoying some record high… Read more Audio
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All options on table to address supermarket duopoly - govt
There's political consensus New Zealanders are paying too much for groceries, but little agreement on who's to blame and what should be done.
The government isn't ruling anything in or out with its… Read more Audio
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Olympics: NZ in contention for more medals in Tokyo
In Tokyo several New Zealand athletes are circling the medal podium in contention for some bling to hang around their necks.
Our reporter Clay Wilson joins Lisa Owen from outside the canoe slalom… Read more Video, Audio
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Blenheim gives the dogs a bone as pooch pause ends
29 Jul 2021Every dog has its day, and in Blenheim that will be August 1, when canines will be allowed back into the CBD, thanks to new bylaws.
So what's the doggie deal? Jamie Arbuckle is a Marlborough District… Read more Video, Audio
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'Emotionally drained' university scholar quits NZ after two years away from wife, daughter
29 Jul 2021It should have been the Kiwi dream, instead a high-achieving immigrant says he will leave the country because his wife and daughter are not allowed in.
Chandra Raju last saw his wife and little girl… Read more Audio
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More than 200 companies keen to host Covid-19 vaccinations
29 Jul 2021More than 200 businesses have put their hands up to offer Covid-19 shots at the office.
As the rollout ramps up, the Ministry of Health asked workplaces to apply to join in - but set strict criteria.
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NZ food dominated by supermarket duopoly - commerce report
A draft report released this morning by the Commerce Commission says the two supermarket companies Foodstuffs and Woolworths have an effective duopoly over the grocery sector in New Zealand.
That… Read more 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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