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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, 19 March 2019
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Some gun owners plan to hand weapons into police
19 Mar 2019Some gun owners have publicly stated about how they're taking their guns to police to be destroyed, and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is encouraging anyone who's contemplating following suit to do so.
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Political parties consider changes to gun laws
19 Mar 2019Labour, New Zealand First and the Greens have agreed on a package for gun reforms, after a lengthy Cabinet meeting yesterday. A ban on military-style semi-automatics is on the table, as are changes… Read more Audio
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Delay in returning victims’ bodies ‘totally unacceptable’
19 Mar 2019Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ spokesman Dr Anwar Ghani says it's "totally unacceptable" how long it's taking for officials to release the bodies of the mosque terror attack victims to their… Read more Audio
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Manchester man stands outside local mosque in display of unity
19 Mar 2019An image of Manchester man Andrew Graystone standing outside a local mosque holding a sign saying he'll keep watch while Muslims pray, has gone viral. He told Checkpoint he just wanted to make people… Read more Video, Audio
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People around the world mourn Christchurch terror victims
19 Mar 2019Residents of Grafton in New South Wales, the hometown of the accused gunman, have gathered together to commemorate the victims of the attack. Video, Audio
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Muslim youth: 'We're stronger than we ever were before'
19 Mar 2019Two young Muslim women mourning their friends who died in the terror attacks want to make it loud and clear that they are not going to let one gunman ruin their lives. Read more Video, Audio
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Is history being rewritten online following Chch terror attacks?
Some references to islamophobia and anti-immigration rhetoric have been pulled by news websites, blogs and the National Party following Friday's shootings. But has that been motivated by pure… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Tuesday 19 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Parliament pays tribute to mosque attack victims
19 Mar 2019The haunting tones of an Islamic prayer moved MPs to tears as Parliament held a special session to pay tribute to the victims of the mosque attacks. Video, Audio
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Govt agencies fast-track support for mosque victims and families
19 Mar 2019Leaders from various government agencies, including Canterbury District Health Board, Ministry of Education and Immigration, held a joint conference today, outlining what support they are providing in… Read more Video, Audio
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Terror attack victims’ families: Wait for bodies compounding grief
19 Mar 2019Families waiting for the bodies of their loved ones to be released after Friday's massacre say they are being constantly given updated time frames which turn out to be false promises. Audio
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Stories of hope and courage emerge following terror attacks
19 Mar 2019Nigel Gardner was driving past Al Noor Mosque when he saw people fleeing for their lives while the gunman shot at them as they tried to get away. Risking his own life, he stopped his car and rushed… Read more Video, Audio
Checkpoint
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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