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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, 30 June 2020
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New Zealand to host virtual APEC in 2021
New Zealand has abandoned plans to physically host APEC in 2021 - opting to 'go virtual' in the face of the global pandemic. Audio
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New lower speed limits for 600 Auckland roads
30 Jun 2020The brakes are going on traffic in Auckland's CBD - with new lower speed limits in effect for around 600 roads today. The new restrictions are part of efforts to bring down the number of pedestrian… Read more Video, Audio
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Marine and Coastal Area Act breaches Treaty of Waitangi
30 Jun 2020The Crown has been slammed once again by the Waitangi Tribunal - this time for the Marine and Coastal Area Act - legislation it says breaches the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
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America's Cup - Team New Zealand hit with spy allegations
30 Jun 2020Not for the first time in its long history, the America's Cup is embroiled in skulduggery and subterfuge. Team New Zealand's much-lauded preparations have hit rough waters, following allegations of… Read more Video, Audio
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Wool industry in 'depressing' state as returns stoop to record
30 Jun 2020"Depressing" "tragic," and "very frustrating" - those are just some of the words being used to described the state of the country's wool industry.While crossbred wool prices have been struggling for… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 30 June
30 Jun 2020News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Future of respite care uncertain for severely disabled woman
30 Jun 2020The mother of a severely disabled Auckland woman who lost her respite care after the Laura Fergusson Trust announced its sudden closure, still doesn't know when she will receive a much needed break… Read more Video, Audio
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Meridian Energy spill water, cause price hike
30 Jun 2020Meridian Energy has been exposed for spilling water at its South Island dams last December which cost consumers about $80 million dollars. Audio
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Covid-19 - Some Melbourne neighbourhoods need lock down
30 Jun 2020"There is no time left" - the words of an Australian epidemiologist who believes certain Melbourne neighourhoods need to be barricaded in to stop the spread of covid19. Read more Video, Audio
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European Union opens borders to New Zealand
30 Jun 2020Our borders remain firmly closed to tourists despite the EU opening its borders to 14 countries including New Zealand. Technically, from tomorrow you can travel to Europe, but the return journey might… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 29 June 2020
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'A hell of a ride' - Retiring National MP Paula Bennett
29 Jun 2020After 15 years in Parliament, 14 different porfolios and a stint as Deputy Prime Minister, the MP for Upper Harbour Paula Bennett is exiting stage right at this year's election.
She told the party's… Read more Video, Audio
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Queenstown funding 'kick in the stomach' for Te Anau businesses
29 Jun 2020Some Te Anau business owners are describing recent government funding in Queenstown as a "kick in the stomach".
Te Anau is the gateway to popular tourist spots including Milford Sound, and relies… 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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