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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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Monday, 10 May 2021
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Evening business for 10 May 2021
10 May 2021News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6253449617001 Video, Audio
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Wellington man sues health officials over son's death
A Wellington father who is suing health authorities says his deceased son should not have been discharged by mental health services while he was an inpatient.
Christopher Carter was found dead in his… Read more Audio
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Union to meet with Ardern after public sector pay freeze news
It could be chilly when the Prime Minister meets with the union on Tuesday, in their first face-to-face since the government announced a three-year pay freeze for public servants.
Some workers are… Read more Video, Audio
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Dunedin Countdown stabbing: Police give latest details
10 May 2021Superintendent Paul Basham is live in Dunedin, answering questions about the Countdown stabbing.
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Countdown stabbing: Witness Arthur Taylor describes scene outside Dunedin supermarket
10 May 2021Three people have been critically injured in a stabbing at Countdown supermarket in central Dunedin. Another person has moderate injuries.
Arthur Taylor was about to walk into the supermarket to do… Read more Audio
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Dunedin Countdown stabbing: 'Unacceptable violence' on rise - Hannifin
10 May 2021Three people have been critically injured in a stabbing at Countdown supermarket in central Dunedin.
Another person has moderate injuries. Police say they were called to the Cumberland Street shop… Read more Video, Audio
Friday, 7 May 2021
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$4.5m mental health boost for services in Northland, Auckland
7 May 2021The government has announced a boost in funding for mental health in the north but even the Minister concedes that for some people it will feel overdue.
Andrew Little has announced $4.5 million will… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt initiative addressing sexual violence welcomed by survivors
They say it's long overdue, but survivors of sexual harm are welcoming a new government initiative aimed at hearing their voices.
It's as figures show half of wāhine Māori have experienced some form… Read more Audio
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Linwood Mosque trustees sidelined by deal to build new masjid
7 May 2021Trustees of Christchurch's Linwood mosque say they have been completely sidelined by a secret deal to build a brand new masjid on the site.
Money for the $10 million mosque, which will be the biggest… Read more Audio
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MSD owes millions in allowances owed - caregivers' advocate
7 May 2021A grandparents' support group is calling on the Ministry of Social Development to lift its game when it comes to coughing up what it owes carers.
Checkpoint heard from a woman caring for her nephew… Read more Video, Audio
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Gold-painted cupola on Hundertwasser centre nearly complete
7 May 2021Whangārei's highly anticipated Hundertwasser Art Centre is a step closer to completion with the golden globe which will sit atop the building nearly finished.
Real gold has been sent over from Italy… Read more Video, Audio
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Canterbury woman waits on ACC for injury two years ago
A Canterbury woman is still waiting to find out if she can get mental injury cover from ACC following a traumatic injury suffered more than two years ago.
Laura Roberts suffered an injury to her arm… Read more Video, 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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