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Checkpoint
Checkpoint is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme. Our multi-media show broadcasts on 101FM, and you can also watch it live on our website, Freeview Channel 50 and Face TV on Sky Channel 083. Hosted by Lisa Owen.
Monday to Friday, 5pm - 6:30pm
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Tuesday, 23 February 2021
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Facebook restores news content for Australians
Facebook is restoring access to news content in Australia, after apparently reaching a compromise with the federal government.
The ban had come in response to proposed new media laws which would have… Read more Audio
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Indecent assault trial: Man claims he was offered bribe
A man who's accusing a prominent businessman of fondling him in bed says he secretly recorded one of the man's associates trying to bribe him with $15,000.
The accused, who has name suppression, is… Read more Audio
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Covid-19 likely to have undone child poverty improvements - officials
Latest child poverty stats show improvements were being made before Covid-19 hit - but officials warn any progress is now likely to have been undone by the pandemic.
Figures released by Stats NZ for… Read more Audio
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Mental health services improving but still way to go - Little
The government is being urged to pump money and resources into mental health services, to counter what one medical professional has described as "chronic underfunding".
Some young people are waiting… Read more Video, Audio
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Watercare rolls out solar-powered filling station for dry tanks
23 Feb 2021It's been another hot dry summer for Auckland, and for those on tank water it's been drying up quickly.
Watercare has rolled out a new mobile tanker to help fill the gap - while people wait for more… Read more Video, Audio
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Man jailed for 7 years over kiss appeals in Supreme Court
A mentally ill man jailed for seven years for attempting to kiss a woman on a Wellington street is challenging the decision in the Supreme Court.
Daniel Clinton Fitzgerald, who has schizophrenia, was… Read more Audio
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Bowel movements may have caused Pullman Covid-19 outbreak
23 Feb 2021Airborne Covid-19 particles from bowel movements may have contributed to Auckland's Pullman Hotel outbreak.
Guests caught the virus from each other in the hotel last month, sparking a small community… Read more Video, Audio
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Rugby rights deal may push SKY TV prices up - CEO
SKY TV is warning it may cost more to watch sport on its platforms, because of a more expensive rugby rights deal.
But the company is promising subscription fees won't change this financial year.
… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 23 February 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6234540966001 Video, Audio
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Ex-DHB psychologist claims chronic failings in mental health services
A health professional who has been on the front line of the mental health crisis in Aotearoa says the sector is "chronically underfunded" and fears dire consequences if it continues.
Dr Marthinus… Read more Video, Audio
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Papatoetoe High School principal on latest Covid-19 case
Papatoetoe High School Principal Vaughan Couillault joins Lisa Owen to discuss the latest Covid-19 case - another student at the school. Read more Video, Audio
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Covid-19 Response Minister responds to new Papatoetoe case
After news of a new Covid-19 community case linked to Papatoetoe High School, Lisa Owen asks Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins to clarify the status of the school - will it open again this… Read more Video, Audio
Checkpoint
About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's multi-platform drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays from 5pm to 6:30pm on RNZ National on AM and FM, Freeview Channel 50, Face TV (Sky channel 83) and live video stream. If you need help setting up Freeview on your TV visit our help page.
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