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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, 18 May 2018
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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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Pleas for Southland Museum to remain open amid arts funding boost
Critics opposing Southland Museum's closure says it should stay open, as Invercargill City Council announces a $40 million funding boost to reinvigorate arts and culture. Video, Audio
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Govt points finger at Tonga over meth destined for NZ
The government has pointed the finger at Tonga saying it is a key transit route for methamphetamine and other drugs coming to New Zealand. Political reporter Benedict Collins reports. Video, Audio
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Budget criticised for not doing enough for Māori
18 May 2018Māori community providers say yesterday's Budget represents broken promises, but the government argues already-announced initiatives will have a considerable impact on lifting Māori out of poverty. Audio
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Phil Twyford: Housing crisis will get worse
18 May 2018Housing Minister Phil Twyford says the shortage of homes especially in Auckland will get worse, despite what he calls the biggest investment yet in public housing. He met today with 100… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Friday 18 May
18 May 2018News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Man arrested for early-morning attack on jogger
18 May 2018A 33-year-old man arrested for the assault of a jogger in Auckland's St Mary's Bay has also been charged with other crimes in the area. Audio
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Royal fans arrive in Windsor ahead of Harry & Meghan's wedding
18 May 2018Thousands of royal fans are pouring into Windsor to secure a spot for tomorrow's Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. CNN's Anna Stewart is outside Windsor Castle and joins us live. Audio
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Budget did nothing for workload or pay, teachers say
Teachers say Labour has broken promises to fix education in New Zealand, because the Budget has done nothing to help retain teachers, or bring them back to the workforce. Video, Audio
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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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