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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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Thursday, 14 March 2019
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Threats and death threats against MPs ‘incredibly common’
14 Mar 2019MPs are concerned their public appearances might have to be curtailed if there are increasing threats against them. Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to Lisa Owen, following the attack on Green… Read more Video, Audio
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Greens co-leader James Shaw attacked on Wellington street
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is nursing a black eye and lacerations to his face after an attack in Wellington today that's prompted fears over the security of our MPs. Video, Audio
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Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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Kaikōura residents have to boil water after E coli detected
13 Mar 2019The entire town of Kaikōura has been told to boil water until further notice due to E coli being found in the water. Logan Church spoke with Kaikoura District Council's chief executive Angela… Read more Audio
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EQC settles with evacuated Dunedin homeowners
13 Mar 2019EQC has reached settlements with six Dunedin homeowners, who were forced out of their properties before Christmas due to a land slip. Audio
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‘No secret’ about Wellington insurance risk – Insurance Council
13 Mar 2019The decision by IAG to limit its home and contents policies in Wellington isn't a surprise to Insurance Council CEO Tim Grafton, who says it's a natural response to the large earthquake risks in the… Read more Audio
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Man arrested over Kaitaia baby's death
A man's been arrested and charged with the murder of Kaitaia four-week-old Maree Takuira Mita Ngahere, who was found dead at her home last month. Northland reporter Lois Williams has been following… Read more Video, Audio
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Kahurangi National Park grows by record 64,000ha
13 Mar 2019The West Coast's Kahurangi National Park has been expanded by 64,000 hectares - roughly the same size as Christchurch. The land expansion includes the Mohininui river and catchment. Audio
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Ron Mark ‘almost combative’ in No Duff speech – Aaron Wood
13 Mar 2019The founder of veteran's support group No Duff says he was surprised at the "adversarial" and "almost combative" approach taken by Veteran's Affairs Minister Ron Mark when he gave a speech at a… Read more Audio
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Ron Mark reflects on No Duff speech: ‘I need to be tighter’
13 Mar 2019Veteran Affairs Minister Ron Mark says he needs to be "tighter" with his words after a speech he gave at No Duff's charity event may have been misinterpreted as a pitch for votes and linked to ongoing… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 13 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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NZ grounds Boeing 737 Max planes following Ethiopia crash
13 Mar 2019One of the country's largest travel agents says the decision to suspend Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in and out of New Zealand will potentially inconvenience thousands of customers. 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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