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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, 25 March 2019
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MetService: Severe weather coming to South Island
25 Mar 2019Heavy rain is battering the west of the South Island, with forecast warnings of up to half a metre of rain along parts of the Main Divide. A strong wind warning is also in place for many places across… Read more Audio
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Facebook must accept its part in Chch attacks - Privacy Commissioner
25 Mar 2019Privacy Commissioner John Edwards sent a letter to Facebook executives last week, stating there is growing frustration and anger over the company's lack of communication after the attack was live… Read more Audio
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Royal Commission reflects seriousness of attack – PM
25 Mar 2019Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says holding a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attack reflects the gravity of the event, and the serious questions left in its wake. The terms… Read more Audio
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Strangers united through faith in wake of mosque attacks
25 Mar 2019Hundreds of Muslims from around the country and across the Tasman, flew to Christchurch when they heard the news of a shooting in two mosques. As they mourn the loss of people they've never met - but… Read more Audio
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$15m donated to Chch terror attack victims, families
25 Mar 2019More than $15 million has so far been donated to three large funds to support the families affected by the Christchurch Terror Attacks. Audio
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MPI investigating 'emaciated' cattle onboard Cook St ferry
An investigation is underway into the treatment of cattle transported across Cook Strait yesterday after photos emerged of cows appearing emaciated, in full sun, with their ribs protruding. Video, Audio
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Evening business news for 25 March 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Christchurch shooting survivors reunite at Linwood mosque
25 Mar 2019Three victims whose paths crossed amid the shooting chaos have been reunited at the Linwood Mosque. Checkpoint reporter Alex Perrottet caught up with Tofazzal Alam, Mohammed Zubair and Abdul Aziz… Read more Video, Audio
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Jon Sopel: Trump takes Mueller report as victory
25 Mar 2019The long-awaited Mueller report has found no evidence US President Donald Trump colluded with Russian interference in the 2016 election, but couldn't exonerate him in regards to obstruction of… Read more Video, Audio
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High level inquiry to probe Christchurch mosque attacks
25 Mar 2019Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks, while plans are also underway for a National Memorial Day. Political Editor Jane… Read more Video, Audio
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Friday, 22 March 2019
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Chch terrorist attacks followed by grief, kindness, compassion
22 Mar 2019A week after a gunman stormed inside two Christchurch mosques, killing dozens of people, New Zealanders have united, gaining strength from each other while they grieve as a nation. We look back at an… Read more 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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