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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, 8 April 2024
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Employment Minister responds to govt public service targets
8 Apr 2024The Prime Minister has outlined nine measureable goals or so called Better Public Service Targets. Among them; An aim to get 95% of people elective treamtments within four months. Getting 95% of… Read more Audio
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Do MP's deserve a pay rise?
8 Apr 2024MPs could be in for a pay rise after having no increase in the last six years. The independent Remuneration Authority is due to deliver its decision on MP pay in the next couple of weeks. Georgie… Read more Audio
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Pull the otter - disbelief at possible zoo closure
New Plymouth ratepayers are being asked to choose between closing the much-loved Brooklands Zoo or funding up to nine million dollar of upgrades. Most of the work is required to meet regulatory… Read more Audio
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Ethnic communities respond to Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme
8 Apr 2024Ethnic communities say the proposed changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is a positive step but more needs to be done. Immigration minister Erica Stanford announced the changes Sunday… Read more Audio
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Cost to rebuild Christchurch Cathedral gone up to 248 million
8 Apr 2024It's a monster budget hole that could mean Christchurch Cathedral remain in ruins. The Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Trust said cost of rebuilding the iconic building has ballooned from 104… Read more Audio
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Grass to take weeks to grow again after Tasman drought
8 Apr 2024The big dry has been creeping across parts of the top of the South Island into the Tasman District. A drought was declared in the region last month - with some saying its the worst they've seen in 50… Read more Audio
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Football Fern Ria Percival retiring
8 Apr 2024After four Olympic Games and five FIFA World Cups Football Fern Ria Percival is hanging up her boots. The midfielder played 166 times at senior level, more than any other female or male player in New… Read more Audio
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PM set nine government targets for the public service
8 Apr 2024The Prime Minister has set nine government targets for the public service - giving it until 2030 to achieve them. Christopher Luxon said he's bringing back targets - originally introduced by Sir John… Read more Audio
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Israel withdrawing large number of troops from southern Gaza
8 Apr 2024Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Israel announcing it's withdrawing a large number of troops from southern Gaza, a new round of ceasefire talks getting underway in Cairo… Read more Audio
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Investigation underway after Dunedin streetstocks race incident
8 Apr 2024An investigation is underway after a car catapulted over a four metre high safety fence during a streetstocks race at a Dunedin speedway track, narrowly missing spectators. Video of the incident at… Read more Audio
Friday, 5 April 2024
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First day of Rainbow Games kicks off in Auckland
5 Apr 2024The clash of roller skates echoed through the Trust Arena in West Auckland today at the first day of the Rainbow Games. Twelve sporting events will take place across Auckland from today until Sunday… Read more Audio
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Mass drone attack carried out on Myanmar's capital
5 Apr 2024Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Susana Leiataua on the earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday, a mass drone attack carried out on Myanmar's capital and South Korea's beauty… Read more 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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