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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, 1 May 2017
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday May 1st 2017
1 May 2017Watch Monday's full programme here. Video
Friday, 28 April 2017
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United Airlines settles privately with passenger dragged off plane
US airline United Airlines has paid an undisclosed sum to David Dao, who was dragged from a Chicago flight earlier this month in an incident that sparked international outrage. Video, Audio
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Tourist describes pulling her leg out of a shark's mouth
28 Apr 2017A French tourist who was attacked by a shark yesterday has described how she prised her leg out of the shark's mouth. Audio
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Mental health top priority for Pacific youth
Pacific youth have identified mental health as an area that urgently needs to be tackled by the Government. Audio
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Nicky Wagner on funding and support for autism
28 Apr 2017Disabilities Issues Minister Nicky Wagner discusses how IHC pulled out of a contract for autistic support programmes, and how "all disability services want more money." Audio
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Two kidnappers jailed for brutal Dome Valley assault
28 Apr 2017Michelle Blom and Cameron Hakeke have been sentenced to more than two years in prison for their role in the sexual assault and beating of a 19-year-old woman. Audio
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Climate change likely made Cyclones Cook and Debbie worse
Climate experts say the earth warming makes large storms more intense. It comes as NIWA says New Zealand is headed for its hottest April on record in parts. Audio
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Top restaurants fear government immigration changes will starve them of staff
Restauranteurs are concerned immigration rule changes will leave them struggling to find experienced, qualified staff. Read more Video, Audio
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Anger after plaques stolen from war veterans' graves
Sixteen plaques were stolen from a Hamilton cemetery in the weeks leading up to Anzac Day, and this week a grave in Ngatea was desecrated. Audio
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Evening business for 28 April 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Netball team playing in Tania Dalton's memory wins gold
28 Apr 2017The "T-Bags" was a team made up of former Silver Fern Tania Dalton's friends and former team-mates, set up after her death. John Campbell talks to former SIlver Ferns captain Anna Stanley. Read more Video, Audio
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Hospitals at risk of infectious antibiotic-resistant superbug
There were 46 cases of the C-P-E superbug last year, and scientists are warning New Zealand is near a tipping point for its spread. 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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