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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, 5 October 2022
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Eating disorders: 168% increase in hospital admissions of children
The number of Kiwis suffering from eating disorders has skyrocketed over the last five years. Figures obtained by Checkpoint show hospital admissions due to an eating disorder has increased by 75%… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 5/10/2022
5 Oct 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6313273862112 Video, Audio
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Fears from local growers following international berry recall
5 Oct 2022Local berry growers are worried a heptitis A scare linked to imported fruit could accidently put people off local produce. The supermarket chain, Foodstuffs, has recalled a number of Pams berries… Read more Video, Audio
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Silver Ferns eyeing up Constellation Cup
5 Oct 2022After the chaos of the make-shift netball series against Jamaica the Silver Ferns are moving on with a focus on defending the Constellation Cup against the traditional rivals Australia. Sports… Read more Video, Audio
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OCR reaches highest level in over seven years
Borrowing just got more expensive again. The Reserve Bank's raised the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 3.5 percent, as expected. This is the eighth consecutive rate rise off a record cash… Read more Video, Audio
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Ombudsman criticises Oranga Tamariki in wake of Malachi Subecz's death
5 Oct 2022It's a case of child abuse the Chief Ombudsman has described as the worst he's ever seen. And he says the murder of Malachi Subecz last year was preventable. The five year old's wider whānau made… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 4 October 2022
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Solomons' Foreign Minister admits hesitation in joining US deal
4 Oct 2022Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister has admitted the country almost didn't sign up to a declaration with the United States because it included indirect references to China. The statement was released… Read more Audio
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Dog owners adapt as some plastic poo bags phased out
4 Oct 2022The new rules around plastic are having an effect on dog owners and their pets' business. The phase-out of single-use plastics means certain dog poop bags are no longer available. Sustainable options… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ golfer Ryan Fox reflects on struggles behind scenes of biggest career win
4 Oct 2022'Very special.. and something I'll never forget'. New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is reflecting on the biggest win of his career, and one that's seen him scale the rankings to 25th in the world. Read more Audio
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Foodstuffs recalls Pams frozen berries over possible Hep A link
4 Oct 2022Foodstuffs has recalled various brands of Pams frozen berry products because of a possible link to Hepatitis A. They are currently being removed from New World, Pak n Save and Four Square stores… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 4/10/2022
4 Oct 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6313217998112 Video, Audio
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Major concern at sudden news of Auckland rail cancellations
4 Oct 2022There's shock and concern among commuters and businesses in parts of Auckland that will be sidetracked when several train routes are temporarily closed from 2023. A major rebuild on foundations… 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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