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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 May 2019
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Engineering firms identify serious risks with new Chch building
22 May 2019Christchurch City Council is insisting a building found to have serious seismic flaws poses no immediate risk to the public. But the future of the new High Street block remains unclear, after three… Read more Video, Audio
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New plan for Akld Harbour Bridge cycleway, walkway revealed
22 May 2019New Zealand Transport Agency has released plans for a shared five-metre wide cycleway and walkway to be attached to the side of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, triggering a planned protest to be called… Read more Video, Audio
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Paula Bennett: Speaker should have gone to police
National deputy leader Paula Bennett says Speaker Trevor Mallard should have gone to police if he believed rape had occurred on Parliament grounds. She told Lisa Owen accusations of harassment raised… Read more Video, Audio
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Parliamentary staffer stood down over sexual assault complaint
A member of Parliamentary Services has been stood down after another staff member laid a formal complaint of sexual assault. Speaker Trevor Mallard made the announcement hours after he said he… Read more Video, Audio
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019
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Sports groups smarting over $50m Yarrow Stadium bill
21 May 2019Taranaki Regional Council says a decision to spend up to $50 million to repair the earthquake prone Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth will mean the province will soon be able to host major events again. Audio
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St John CEO confident of 'big announcement' next year
21 May 2019St John Ambulance CEO Peter Bradley says he's been on a roadtrip meeting more than 1000 ambulance staff and he's committed to giving them more resources and more money. He spoke with Checkpoint… Read more Video, Audio
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Renewed calls for police to stop chasing young drivers
One person remains in a stable condition, and another's been discharged from hospital, following a police pursuit which ended in a crash in the West Auckland suburb of Te Atatu last night. Audio
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National committed to changing culture at Parliament – MP
21 May 2019National MP Barbara Kuriger says National is "open and on board" with improving workplace culture at Parliament, following a review which found bullying was rife. Audio
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Marlborough school community shocked by sex scandal
Parents from Marlborough Boys College in Blenheim have spoken of their grief and anger over a sex scandal that's erupted at the school. The College has confirmed a teacher is on leave while… Read more Audio
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Alfred Ngaro considering establishing new political party
21 May 2019National MP Alfred Ngaro says he regrets sharing a Facebook post comparing abortion to the Holocaust as he confirmed he's looking at starting his own political party. Audio
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St John funding boost won’t go to workers' pay
21 May 2019Paramedics are furious that a $21 million boost to the country's ambulance services won't result in any pay increases for them - instead going towards building repairs and recruitment in Auckland. 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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