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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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Friday, 8 March 2019
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Search continues for missing man Denver Chance
8 Mar 2019Police are checking car wreckers in the Auckland region in a bid to locate a bright red Nissan Skyline belonging to missing man Denver Chance. Meanwhile, detective senior sergeant Megan Goldie says… Read more Video, Audio
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What happened to NZ Golf’s genuine korowai
8 Mar 2019NZ Golf was loaned a genuine korowai to be used at winners' ceremonies, but it's claimed it was demanded back after it was disrespected and mistreated. Vic Pirihi, the man who brokered the loan, says… Read more Video, Audio
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Three killed, five injured in Tekapo crash
8 Mar 2019One of the first people to arrive at a head-on crash in Canterbury that killed three people and injured five has described the "gut-wrenching" scene at the accident site. Video, Audio
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Thursday, 7 March 2019
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Melodie Robinson immortalised as first Māori Barbie
7 Mar 2019Sports commentator and former Black Fern Melodie Robinson hopes a new Barbie doll in her likeness will inspire young girls to pursue careers in rugby or sports journalism. Audio
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City Rail Link on track despite contractor woes, company says
7 Mar 2019The country's largest ever transport project, City Rail Link, has assured the government that it is making progress and is on target for completion by 2024. Read more Audio
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Wellington beaches to go smokefree
7 Mar 2019Wellington's beaches are to become smokefree but councillors have decided to pause for thought when it comes to what message they should send to vapers. Audio
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Prioritise lung cancer treatments, patients tell MPs
7 Mar 2019Lung cancer patients are launching a petition to push MPs to back more treatments at a drug funding review next month. Read more Audio
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Lime e-scooters back on Auckland & Dunedin streets
7 Mar 2019Controversial Lime e-scooters are back almost two weeks since they were removed from the streets of Auckland and Dunedin after Auckland Council suspended the company's licence. Audio
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Speedway organiser and Auckland mayor to meet
Auckland Council is to meet with a Western Springs Speedway organiser after he wrote an emotional open letter to the mayor saying the council's handled the matter of the speedway's lease disgracefully… Read more Audio
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Barking drones used on farms instead of sheep dogs
7 Mar 2019Drones that bark like dogs are being used on farms as farmers increasingly look to drone technology to help them with their work. Read more Video, Audio, Gallery
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Govt defends Sir Michael Cullen’s $1000 a day pay cheque
The government is defending still paying Sir Michael Cullen $1000 a day as the head of the Tax Working Group, which delivered its final report last month. 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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