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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, 6 September 2023
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Chair of Otago local board refuses to explain racist comments
6 Sep 2023The chair of an Otago local board is refusing to explain his racist comments towards a staffer at a local pub. Strath-Taieri board chair, Barry Williams, has been censured by Dunedin City Council for… Read more Video, Audio
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Warriors counting down to first NRL finals game in five years
6 Sep 2023The Warriors are counting down to their first NRL finals appearance in five years and are refusing to be overawed by the challenge in front of them. The Warriors play the defending champion Penrith… Read more Video, Audio
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Hipkins to have a word with MPs after incorrect statements about National
6 Sep 2023Labour's leader will have a word with some of his MPs after they were caught making incorrect statements about what National and ACT have planned after the election. National says it shows the party… Read more Audio
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Fuel companies asked to explain price variations between towns & cities
6 Sep 2023Is filling up at the petrol pump unfairly draining your wallet depending on where you live? Fuel companies have been asked for a please explain over significant & seemingly unjustified petrol price… Read more Video, Audio
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Local describes encounter with bank thief believed to be Tom Phillips
6 Sep 2023'I saw those robbers': A Te Kuiti local who came face to face with fugitive Tom Phillips and an accomplice after they allegedly robbed a bank, has described the chaos in the main street when it… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 5 September 2023
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Kiwi ice cream company using rejected Kumara to make gelato
5 Sep 2023A kiwi ice cream company is using reject gold kumara that would otherwise be destined for landfill to make gelato. Island Gelato Co. says recent flooding has seen the price of kumara reach record… Read more Video, Audio
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Two years after removing late fees, librarians happy with change
5 Sep 2023Two years ago, bookworms across the Auckland region rejoiced as Auckland Libraries stopped issuing fines for late returns. Since then, more than a million items have been returned after their due… Read more Audio
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Political leaders mixing and mingling as campaign ramps up
5 Sep 2023Politicians are ramping up their campaigns after the major launches at the weekend, mixing and mingling with school children and waving signs at motorists around Wellington's Basin Reserve. While… Read more Audio
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Dunedin council wants govt to help fund managed retreat
5 Sep 2023Dunedin council wants the government to help fund managed retreat from flood prone properties in the south of the city. It's already in discussions with Treasury about what it calls a "voluntary… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 5 September
5 Sep 2023News from the business sector, including a market report [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6336598434112 Video, Audio
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'Very fortunate': Mountain climbers in jeans and hoodies rescued near summit
5 Sep 2023It seems blind good luck is what's kept a pair of hapless mountain climbers alive. And it's prompted a strong warning from police. Another climbing party stumbled across the pair dressed in street… Read more Video, Audio
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Suprise news for Black Caps fans in lead up to ODI world cup
5 Sep 2023Days before the official announcement of the Cricket World Cup squad, Black Caps fans have been given some unexpected news. New Zealand Cricket has confirmed Kane Williamson will be included in the 15… Read more Video, 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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