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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, 17 June 2019
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Investigators examine wreckage of mid-air plane crash
17 Jun 2019Wairarapa's cricketing community is mourning the loss of one of its most active volunteers, Craig McBride, following yesterday's mid-air plane crash in Masterton. Today investigators were on site to… Read more Video, Audio
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ANZ CEO leaves due to 'blind spot' on recording expenses – John Key
ANZ chairman John Key says departing CEO David Hisco believed he had authority to spend tens of thousands of dollars on chauffeured cars, but resigned because of a "lack of transparency" in recording… Read more Video, Audio
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Friday, 14 June 2019
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Warriors-Titans match marks milestone for Adam Blair
14 Jun 2019Veteran Warriors forward Adam Blair is set to join an exclusive club of rugby league players tonight - he will be just the third New Zealander to play 300 NRL matches as the Warriors taken on the… Read more Audio
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Teachers optimistic about new govt offer
Teachers are welcoming a new sweeter deal being offered by the government, saying it goes a long way to addressing their concerns over pay and working conditions. Audio
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Mosque attack accused to stand trial next May
Those who were injured or lost loved ones in the Christchurch mosque attacks now have an anxious wait until the accused gunman's trial in May next year. Video, Audio
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Southern DHB maternity services to be independently reviewed
Health Minister David Clark says he is frustrated and disappointed about the way the Southern DHB has implemented changes to its maternity services, following concerns about lack of access to… Read more Video, Audio
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A tale about a 90-year-old, stag and caravan in the way
14 Jun 2019Whakatane man Bob McNeil was asleep in his caravan when he was jolted awake by a huge stag, which had fled from hunters and crashed into his home. He told Lisa Owen exactly what happened. Video, Audio
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Australians farewell former Prime Minister Bob Hawke
14 Jun 2019Thousands of dignitaries and politicians gathered inside the Sydney Opera House this afternoon to honour the life of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who died last month aged 89. Audio
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Cash will soon flow through Murupara again
The small Bay of Plenty town has been without an ATM since June 3, when the sole cash machine was ripped from the walls of the local Credit Union. The union's CEO Gavin Earle told Checkpoint it wasn't… Read more Video, Audio
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Netball NZ to take action to support te reo during games after complaints
Netball New Zealand is backing the use of te reo Māori on the courts, after two Tauranga kura copped complaints for speaking Māori during their games. Māori News Correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan… Read more Audio
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Evening Business for 14 June 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Checkpoint
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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