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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, 22 September 2021
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Five years and older need Covid-19 vaccine to avoid more lockdowns - Tony Blakely
New Zealand needs to vaccinate five-year-olds and up against Covid-19 if there's any chance of returning to situation normal, that's according to a leading epidemiologist.
Professor Tony Blakely from… Read more Video, Audio
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Covid-19 vaccination passport to come in weeks - Hipkins
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says a first-stage proof of vaccination will be ready in weeks.
"The first stage is a manual process where you'll be able to download a certificate, and that… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 22 September 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6273666116001 Video, Audio
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Click-and-collect again in Auckland, but some outlets stay closed
The first day of level three has brought back takeaways and click and collect across Auckland. But some businesses in the CBD are keeping their doors shut until level two as the city's workers remain… Read more Video, Audio
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DOC advised to euthanise orca days after stranding
The Department of Conservation was told by overseas experts it should euthanise the orca calf, Toa, just days after it became stranded on the rocks in Plimmerton.
But the department instead looked… Read more Audio
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Employment law expert explains law on vaccines and work
22 Sep 2021As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout ramps up businesses are confused about their legal obligations to staff and customers.
Can they refuse entry to unvaccinated cliental or sack staff who do not want the… Read more Video, Audio
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Tai Tokerau rugby clubs, Māori health providers team up to vaccinate
22 Sep 2021It's game on in Tai Tokerau, where rugby clubs and Māori health providers are teaming up to make Northland the first province with 90 percent of people vaccinated against Covid-19.
A new initiative… Read more Audio
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Auckland's taste of freedom under level 3
22 Sep 2021The floodgates have opened and Aucklanders have hit the streets today - with 300,000 people back at work under alert level 3.
Baristas, burger flippers, builders and bikers stepped out today after… Read more Video, Audio
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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Godwits land in South Island after non-stop flight from Alaska
After a mammoth journey with non-stop flying for more than eight days, flocks of Eastern bar-tailed godwits are finally arriving at the top of the South Island.
The birds have travelled more than… Read more Audio
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Cricket: Black Caps head home after Pakistan threat
21 Sep 2021The Black Caps are on their way home from Dubai after their aborted tour of Pakistan. Read more Audio
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Shaw denies special MIQ treatment for Glasgow trip
The Climate Change Minister has denied he's receiving special treatment in the MIQ system for a trip to Scotland later this year but the Prime Minister has confirmed he's got a spot.
James Shaw plans… Read more Audio
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Not all cafes, restaurants will reopen under Auckland's level 3
21 Sep 2021Aucklanders should not expect their favourite cafe or restaurant to be open tomorrow, as previous level 3s have shown it is not worth it for some, the Restaurant Association says.
Just over half of… Read more Audio
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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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