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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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Tuesday, 19 November 2024
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Trump nominates members of own legal team for key justice roles
19 Nov 2024United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about more controversy surrounding Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz and Donald Trump nominating members of his personal… Read more Audio
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Some Ministers and MPs met hikoi on forecourt
19 Nov 2024While there was plenty of noise outside Parliament, there was also a lot happening inside the building. Some Ministers and MPs met the hikoi on the forecourt before heading inside for Question Time… Read more Audio
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Over 35,000 descended on Parliament for Hīkoi mo te Tiriti
19 Nov 2024One of the largest marches in our country's history came to an end today as more than 35,000 people descended on Te Whanganui a Tara today after a nine day hikoi from both ends of the country. Hīkoi… Read more Audio
Monday, 18 November 2024
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Evening business for Monday 18th November 2024
18 Nov 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Rugby: Australia thrashes Wales 52-20
18 Nov 2024Coach Warren Gatland said he'll quit if it's deemed to be in the best interests of Welsh rugby, after his side fell to another defeat. Australia thrashed Wales 52-20 this morning to condemn them to… Read more Audio
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Inquest into death of Rio Olympian Olivia Podmore begins
18 Nov 2024The inquest for Rio Olympian cyclist Olivia Podmore has got off to an emotional start. Coroner Luella Dunn today opened an inquest into the August 2021 death of the elite sprint cyclist. Ms Podmore… Read more Audio
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Te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti convoys to converge on parliament
18 Nov 2024Tens of thousands of people are expected to converge on parliament tomorrow as te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti convoys come together in the capital. Final preparations are being made in Wellington ahead of the… Read more Audio
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Reti declines invite to Dunedin Hopsital rebuild rally
18 Nov 2024The Dunedin mayor is disappointed but unsurprised the Health Minister will be a no show at a meeting tonight to protest any cuts to the Dunedin Hospital rebuild project. Shane Reti declined an invite… Read more Audio
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Cancer patient still self-funding life extending drug
18 Nov 2024A cancer patient relying on the kindness of strangers to fund life extending cancer medication wants to know why he's still waiting for Pharmac to deliver drugs the government committed to funding… Read more Audio
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Measles at high risk of an outbreak in New Zealand
18 Nov 2024Measles, one of the most contagious diseases, remains at high risk of an outbreak in New Zealand. There are low levels of immunisation the country and a growing number of cases overseas. A briefing… Read more Audio
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Auckland storage shed turned into homeless support service
18 Nov 2024An unassuming storage shed in downtown Auckland has been transformed into a place for the city's homeless to shower, wash clothes, store belongings and have some kai. It's a collaboration between… Read more Audio
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Friends and family gather to pay tribute to Yanfei Bao
18 Nov 2024Friends and family of Yanfei Bao, who was killed in Christchurch in July last year, gathered today to pay tribute to their loved one. Among those who attended today's service was her father, who had… 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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