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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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Friday, 31 May 2019
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Cricket World Cup 2019: Black Caps prepare for opening match
31 May 2019Months of planning and preparation is put to the test for the Black Caps tomorrow night when they play their opening match at the Cricket World Cup. Video, Audio
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Ramadan extra poignant for Christchurch Muslims
31 May 2019Reporter Conan Young goes to the Linwood mosque, where a special halal hangi was put on during the month of Ramadan Read more Video, Audio
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Secondary schools face five weeks of industrial action
Parents are bracing themselves to cope with five weeks of industrial action from secondary teachers. Video, Audio
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Evening Business for Friday 31st May
31 May 2019News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Wild weather in Coromandel expected over long weekend
One person has died after a crash on State Highway 25 in Coromandel - motorists are being warned to expect delays over the long weekend - and wild weather could cause problems for much of the bottom… Read more Video, Audio
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Paramedics and ambulance staff may be in for pay increase
31 May 2019Paramedics and ambulance staff could be in for a pay increase of just over six percent and shift allowances under a new deal being offered by St John. Read more Audio
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Will a boost to benefits be enough to put meat back in the grocery shop?
31 May 2019The Finance Minister reckons the small boost to benefits anounced yesterday could put meat back in the grocery shop for some... but others say it's simply not meaty enough to make a real difference. Video, Audio
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Taxpayers picking up tab for 'deadbeat' dads - National
Deadbeat Dads are the only ones getting a tax cut this year according to the National Party. Absentee fathers and more petrol prices dominated the political debate today. Audio
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Fifth case of measles forces Whangarei daycare to close doors
31 May 2019A Whangarei daycare has been forced to close its doors for two weeks after a fifth case of mealses in Northland. Video, Audio
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Thursday, 30 May 2019
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Budget 2019: Our panel discuss the Wellbeing Budget
30 May 2019Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO Chris Simpson, Economist & Author Shamubeel Eaqub, and JustSpeak spokesperson & Children's advocate Julia Whaipooti join Lisa Owen in the studio to discuss today's… Read more Video, Audio
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What do New Zealanders make of the Wellbeing Budget?
30 May 2019We ask people down at Wellington train station to see what they make of today's Budget announcement. Video, 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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