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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, 21 May 2018
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US-China trade commitment unlikely to end tensions
21 May 2018After days of talks, China agreed to buy more American agricultural and energy products to cut the large trade deficit, while both countries agreed to suspend prohibitive trade sanctions. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 12 May 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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What next for the Duchess of Sussex?
21 May 2018A worldwide audience of more than two billion tuned in on Saturday to watch Prince Harry marry Meghan Markle. Bridget Burke looks back on the big day and what's next for the newly named Duke and… Read more Video, Audio
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Akld mayor commissioned report without councillors' knowledge
21 May 2018Some Auckland councillors were shocked to discover Mayor Phil Goff had commissioned a report into a downtown stadium - a report they didn't know exist, and which they've recently learnt cost close to… Read more Audio
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Waikato mega-prison scrapped
21 May 2018The Government won't build a 3000 bed mega-prison at Waikeria, but doesn't yet have a solution of its own to manage rising prison numbers. Audio
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Mycoplasma bovis: The spread, cost and response
A Southland farmer linked to all cases of Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand says he has no idea how the disease arrived at his farms, but has been portrayed as a 'criminal' for being linked to the… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell for Monday, 21st May, 2018
21 May 2018Watch Monday's full show here. Video
Friday, 18 May 2018
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Meghan Markle always destined for big things, former teacher says
18 May 2018Meghan Markle was in every school play, and was such a good actress even as a teenager that her former teachers knew she would make it - but they didn't know she'd end up a princess. Her former… Read more Video, Audio
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Christchurch gets extra $300m to get rebuild going
18 May 2018Christchurch is one step closer to a new stadium after its long slow rebuild got a $300 million boost in yesterday's budget. Audio
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Auckland Council report blows budget to $935,000
18 May 2018A report which has cost the Auckland Council nearly a million dollars, is inconclusive on whether a downtown stadium is worth pursuing. Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall talks to John Campbell about… Read more Video, Audio
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Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal wedding is different
18 May 2018BBC's Jonny Dymond talks to John Campbell about what makes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding not just royal, but unique. Video, Audio
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Organic producers call for national standard
Out of the top 25 countries which trade organically, New Zealand is one of only two that don't have a national standard to ensure products are, in fact, organic. Producers are hoping that will soon… 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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