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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, 6 November 2018
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Evening business for 6 November 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Midwives reject DHBs pay offer, vote to strike
6 Nov 2018District health board midwives have rejected a pay offer and voted to go on strike later this month. They are planning to strike for two hours, twice a day, every day in hospitals throughout the… Read more Video, Audio
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Karel Sroubek placed caveat on Auckland home
6 Nov 2018Checkpoint can reveal Czech drug smuggler Karel Sroubek is laying some claim to a multi-million dollar house that's in the name of his in-laws and being sold by an Auckland real estate firm. Video, Audio
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Witness in Sroubek’s court case was in police protection
Another revelation in the case of convicted drug smuggler Karel Sroubek played out in Parliament this afternoon after it was revealed a family ended up in witness protection as a result of charges he… Read more Audio
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Kiwis celebrate Melbourne Cup at Ellerslie Racecourse
6 Nov 2018Reporter Katie Scotcher joins Checkpoint live from Ellerslie Racecourse, where people have gathered for the country's biggest Melbourne Cup party. Video, Audio
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Cross Counter wins Melbourne Cup
6 Nov 2018British horse Cross Counter has won the Melbourne Cup. In the crowd at Flemington for his 27th Melbourne Cup on the trot is NZ racing commentator Des Coppins. He spoke to Checkpoint presenter Lisa… Read more Audio
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Monday, 5 November 2018
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Locals hoping to cash in on Ohakea development
5 Nov 2018A huge influx of new residents and spending is set to boost the communities near the Ohakea defence base. More than $2 billion is being spent on replacing the old Orion planes with four new P-8… Read more Audio
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Abortion drugs being illegally imported into NZ
People have been illegally importing medical abortion kits, despite terminations being legal in New Zealand. As Susan Strongman reports, one doctor is warning women are putting themselves at risk by… Read more Audio
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Recording reveals conversation behind Jami-Lee Ross’ leave
5 Nov 2018A recording released today shows Jami-Lee Ross was being strongly urged to leave Parliament after being confronted with allegations of inappropriate conduct towards four or five women, and disloyal… Read more Audio
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NZ banks selling products customers don’t need
5 Nov 2018A review into New Zealand's banks recommends that banks stop giving staff financial incentives for selling bank products to customers, with more emphasis needed on whether what they're selling is… Read more Audio
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Govt keeping close eye on banking industry
While a review into New Zealand's banks didn't find the widespread misconduct revealed in Australia, it did find they needed to clean up sales and pay structures, train staff better, tighten up… 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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