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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, 18 February 2019
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Are Lime e-scooters too dangerous to be on our roads?
18 Feb 2019Auckland man Liam Thompson is the latest Lime user to be injured while using the e-scooters. He, along with other riders have described coming to a complete stop - mid-ride - without warning. Auckland… Read more Audio
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Auckland dad suffers broken jaw after Lime sends him flying
18 Feb 2019An Auckland man who was catapulted ten metres off a Lime e-scooter when it stopped suddenly wants them pulled from the road immediately. Read more Video, Audio
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Graffiti scrawled on St John ambulances over pay dispute
St John ambulance paramedics are being warned they're offending charitable donors by scrawling graffiti on ambulances as part of a pay dispute. First Union organiser Sarah Stone says it's not their… Read more Audio
Friday, 15 February 2019
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Super Rugby season starts again
15 Feb 2019Can the all conquering Crusaders complete the three-peat? Will the Blues shake off several seasons of despair and reclaim their place as a Super Rugby super power? RNZ's rugby correspondent Joe Porter… Read more Video, Audio
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Avondale Business Association at odds with members
A war of words has broken out between an Auckland business group and some of its members - who say they're being stonewalled and cut out of decision making. Read more Audio
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Dunedin woman recovering after Lime scooter injury
American Masters student Renee Whitehouse is recovering in hospital after being hit by a truck whilst riding an e-scooter home after work. Video, Audio
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Dredging company given green light to dump off Great Barrier
15 Feb 2019Despite strong objections from locals, a dredging and disposal company has the green light to dump even more sludge into the sea off Great Barrier Island. Audio
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Crown closes case against Malcolm Rewa
The Crown has closed its case against serial rapist Malcolm Rewa with its final witness detailing the fatal injuries of his alleged murder victim. Audio
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Queensland fruit fly found in Devonport
15 Feb 2019Biosecurity inspectors are on the ground in the Auckland suburb of Devonport following the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly. Audio
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11 yr old boy's Tasman fire painting attracts global attention
Leon Fenemor's picture of the Tasman bushfires - and the crews fighting them - has received positive feedback from around the world. Video, Audio
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Hawke's Bay growers say long term labour solution needed
15 Feb 2019Pipfruit growers in Hawke's Bay who feared their fruit being left to rot have welcomed the Government's declaration of a seasonal labour shortage. The move will allow some visitor visa-holders to take… Read more Video, Audio
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Famous mermaid pools to be closed off to the public
15 Feb 2019Local iwi are to place a rāhui on Northland's famous mermaid pools to stop damage to the environment. Locals have complained about an influx of visitors and rubbish in the area as pictures online… 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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