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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, 21 June 2018
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Inside a youth justice residence: Kids tell their stories
21 Jun 2018In this exclusive report, some of the toughest youth offenders in the country talk to John Campbell about their childhoods, why they offended and how they hope to change. Read more Video, Audio
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Donald Trump reverses separation policy
21 Jun 2018Donald Trump claimed a law change was needed, but it took just a stroke of his pen to reverse a policy which has seen thousands of parents separated from their children at the US-Mexican border. Video, Audio
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Jacinda Ardern in hospital to give birth
21 Jun 2018New Zealand - and the world - are watching with excitement as Jacinda Ardern is in hospital for the birth of her and Clarke Gayford's first child. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 21st of June 2018
21 Jun 2018Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
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NZ Football CEO changes tune on Football Ferns dispute
20 Jun 2018New Zealand Football CEO Andy Martin has changed his tune since saying he wasn't aware of any issues between Football Ferns players and coach Andreas Heraf. Video, Audio
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Auckland Council focuses on road safety in 10-year plan
Auckland Transport has signed off its $16.5 billion 10-year budget - and it's promising a big emphasis on road safety. Audio
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Parents told long pants for kids too expensive
20 Jun 2018Dozens of parents are pushing for long pants to be part of the uniform at Owairoa Primary but to date they've been turned down on the grounds that the item would be too expensive. They say their… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ drivers could lose free windscreen replacements
20 Jun 2018The country's second largest general insurer, Vero, has announced it will now charge an excess on windscreen replacement claims because of rising costs. There are fears more companies will follow… Read more Audio
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Talei Morrison farewelled at emotional tangi
Hundreds of people gathered in Rotorua today to farewell Talei Morrison, who died from cervical cancer last week. Her cervical cancer social media campaign "smear your mea" went viral earlier this… Read more Video, Audio
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Offshore investors could return to NZ after tweaks
An Auckland property group says changes to the Government's proposed foreign buyer ban may see investors who've been scared off return to the country. Audio
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Akld woman & son recovering from violent dairy stabbing
An Auckland woman and her adult son are recovering in hospital after being stabbed multiple times at their dairy in what is being described as a violent and unprovoked attack. The attack has shocked… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Weds 20 June
News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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