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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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Thursday, 21 April 2022
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Ex-All Blacks coach Wayne Smith new coach of Black Ferns
21 Apr 2022Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith has been named as the new coach of the Black Ferns, replacing Glenn Moore who resigned at the weekend.
Moore threw in the towel following a scathing review into… Read more Video, Audio
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Computer Recycling unveils new machine to deal with NZ's huge e-waste problem
21 Apr 2022A new state-of-the-art machine that sorts and shreds electronic waste has officially started operation in Auckland. Read more Video, Audio
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Dancing kiwifruit, calligraphy, clean cars - Ardern's day in Tokyo
Dancing kiwifruit, calligraphy, and clean cars. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had an eclectic first day in Tokyo as she embarks on the second leg of her international trade mission.
Jacinda Ardern… Read more Video, Audio
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Kaoss Price did not have firearm when fatally shot - police
Police have just released more information about the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price last weekend.
Price was shot dead on the road between New Plymouth and Waitara on Saturday night.
Our reporter Nick… Read more Video, Audio
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More middle-income earners seeking help - budgeting service
Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.
Andrew Henderson from the… Read more Video, Audio
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High cost of living confirmed by record consumer price index rise
Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.
Food prices are among the main… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 20 April 2022
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Boris Johnson apologises again for Downing St party
20 Apr 2022UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has apologised again for attending a party at Downing Street during Covid lockdowns.
Other party leaders are calling for his resignation with the opposition Labour… Read more Audio
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Auckland mayoral hopefuls on council's housing supply plan
Auckland Council is asking for feedback on some pretty controversial unitary plan changes that'll encourage high density development in Auckland.
It's on the back of central Government requirements… Read more Audio
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'Brain drain' of young skilled workers from NZ as borders open
20 Apr 2022With the borders finally open, a brain drain of skilled young workers is now underway. Young people are booking flights, quitting their jobs and moving overseas.
Last week, the Ministry of Business… Read more Audio
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Pregnant NZers stuck overseas react to revealed MIQ memo
Women forced to give birth overseas because they couldn't get an MIQ spot late last year, say its abhorrent to learn that at that time, health officials thought MIQ wasn't justified.
It follows an… Read more Audio
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Red cards still a hot topic ahead of Super Rugby's super round
20 Apr 2022The not-so super topic of red cards continues to be a talking point as Super Rugby prepares for its so-called "Super Round" in Melbourne this weekend.
Three more players have been suspended this week… Read more Video, Audio
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Pasifika media company introduces period leave
A Pasifika media company is bringing in menstrual and menopause leave for its union members.
Women at Pacific Media Network can take up to 12 days off a year and it's now mandatory for the office to… 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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