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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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Wednesday, 3 April 2024
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Police on hunt for 3 people after kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore
3 Apr 2024Police are on the hunt for three people after a kidnapping on Auckland's North Shore last night. Officers responded to reports of a gunshot, following an altercation at a property on Sunnyhaven Avenue… Read more Audio
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Sam Whitelock shuts door on potential return to the All Blacks
3 Apr 2024Sam Whitelock has shut the door on a potential return to the All Blacks. The veteran lock has announced he'll retire from all rugby after wrapping up his obligations with French club Pau this season… Read more Audio
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Cost of living: What have people given up spending on?
3 Apr 2024The situation for pet owners may be related to cost of living pressures and this week we've heard about charities struggling to stay afloat as Kiwis pull back their spending. Georgie Hannifin asked… Read more Video, Audio
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Two kittens dumped outside vet clinic
3 Apr 2024Two kittens have been dumped outside a vet clinic in Auckland, with a note saying de-sexing is too expensive. The cats were left in a container which was taped shut. They have now been transferred to… Read more Audio
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Employment minister responds to hundreds of job losses in public sector
3 Apr 2024The axe is falling on hundreds of jobs in the public sector, with the latest losses looming at Oranga Tamariki and The Ministry of Health. Ministries have been ordered to find between 6.5 and 7.5% in… Read more Audio
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Asia: Large earthquake strikes Taiwan
3 Apr 2024Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Susana Leiataua about the large earthquake that struck Taiwan today and El Niño contributing to soaring temperatures. Read more Audio
Tuesday, 2 April 2024
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Australia's PM demands answers from Israel after aid worker killed in Gaza
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese demanding answers from Israel after an Australian aid worker was killed while delivering food… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 2 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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5 aid workers in Gaza killed in Israeli air strike
2 Apr 2024At least five aid workers providing food in Gaza have reportedly been killed in an Israeli air strike. An Australian woman is believed to be among the dead World Central Kitchen workers. Israel said… Read more Audio
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Mike Cron added to Wallabies coaching staff
2 Apr 2024The Wallabies are getting another respected Kiwi to boost their rugby ranks. The man known as the Scrum Doctor - Mike Cron - has been added to the Australia coaching staff. Cron joins head coach Joe… Read more Audio
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Truancy in coalition's priorities for the next 3 months
Stage one of the Government's plan to raise school attendance will be in place by the end of June, according to its work timetable released today. The 36 point action plan details the coalition's… Read more Audio
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Urgent need for govt funding for security in EDs - Health professionals
Doctors say violence in hospitals is increasing after a brutal attack in Wairarapa Hospital over the weekend. A man armed with a machete carried out the attack on a vistor at the hospital's emergency… 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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