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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, 3 April 2019
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Why March, 2019 was second equal warmest on record
3 Apr 2019Temperatures across the country have finally taken an autumnal turn, after the second equal warmest March on record. NIWA meteorologist Seth Carrier talks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Govt called on to slow-down gun law change
Gun traders and competition shooters are urging the government to put the brakes on fast-track changes to gun laws, warning the implications haven't been thought through. Audio
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Christchurch to get giant mural in memory of mosque victims
3 Apr 2019Auckland graffiti artist Paul X Walsh, who painted a poignant mural of a victim of the mosque attacks on an Auckland wall, has been invited to paint another tribute - this time in Christchurch. Video, Audio
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US faces avocado shortage if Trump closes Mexico border
3 Apr 2019Americans could face an avocado shortage and higher prices for fruits and vegetables if President Donald Trump carries out his threat to shut down the US-Mexico border. Fred Katayama reports. Video, Audio
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Black Caps reveal squad for Cricket World Cup
3 Apr 2019Ish Sodhi and Tom Blundell are the notable features of the 15-man Black Caps' squad revealed for the Cricket World Cup. Video, Audio
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Pharmac leaving cancer patients to die – drug agents
3 Apr 2019Drug giants have told Parliament's health select committee that drug-buyer Pharmac is leaving terminally ill cancer patients to die rather than forking out for the latest drugs. Audio
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AOS surrounds west Auckland home after reports of gunfire
3 Apr 2019Schools and churches in the Auckland suburb of Glen Eden spent hours in lockdown today after reports of gunfire in the area. Video, Audio
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John Fellett on resignation and Simon Moutter's departure
3 Apr 2019Former Sky TV CEO and board member John Fellett says he was surprised to learn of Simon Moutter's sudden departure. Mr Fellett, who led Sky for 28 years, resigned himself from the board last week. He… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 3 April
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Shane Jones says comments weren't made in ministerial capacity
3 Apr 2019Shane Jones is once again under fire for a perceived conflict of interest over comments he made about a court case against a Northland trucking company. Audio
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Crusaders’ name to remain – for now
3 Apr 2019The Crusaders rugby team has vowed to do away with imagery depicting knights on horseback, swords and crosses in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack, but won't change its name - for now. Video, Audio
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Fraser Anning unrepentant for anti-Muslim comments
Australian senators from both sides of the political divide have come together to censure Senator Fraser Anning for his anti-Muslim comments in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack. 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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