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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, 19 February 2018
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Mark Mitchell launches National leadership bid
19 Feb 2018Former Defence Minister Mark Mitchell tells John Campbell why he thinks he has the right qualities to lead the National Party. Video, Audio
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Man diagnosed with cancer after DHB refused investigation
Dunedin man Michael Horgan received a positive result after requesting to be screened for bowel cancer, but was turned away from Southern DHB because he didn't have serious symptoms. Video, Audio
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2500 kiwis would survive from cancer if in Australia
19 Feb 2018Cancer patients have a better chance of survival in Australia than they do in New Zealand, a new study has found. Cancer patient Jess Spence says that's just not good enough. Video, Audio
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Schools shut ahead of powerful Cyclone Gita
19 Feb 2018Schools have been shut down in Buller and travellers are being warned to expect significant disruptions as Cyclone Gita arrives. It's expected to bring 24 to 48 hours of heavy rain and severe gales. Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 19th February 2018
19 Feb 2018Watch Monday's full programme here. Video
Friday, 16 February 2018
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Hawke's Bay Art Deco Festival draws 40,000
16 Feb 2018More than 40,000 visitors from around the world are expected to descend on the region, as the event celebrates its 30th anniversary. Video, Audio
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Kiwi UFC fighter makes waves after knock out victory
16 Feb 2018New Zealand mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya has risen to instant fame after an impressive second round knock out win over Australian Rob Wilkinson in Perth. Audio
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Curfew extended in Tonga as cyclone cleanup continues
16 Feb 2018Gita made landfall in Tonga on Monday, flattening the country's Parliament and destroying nearly 200 homes throughout the kingdom. Video, Audio
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‘Get ready, be prepared’ – Gita is heading our way
16 Feb 2018Now a category 3 storm, former Cyclone Gita will destructive winds and heavy rain on Tuesday. The Metservice is advising people to tie things down and clear drains. Video, Audio
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No list of schools with firearms due to security concern
A number of schools own guns which are used by students but no one is sure exactly how many schools or where they are because it could provide a 'shopping list' for criminals. Audio
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Frog invasion plagues Papamoa
16 Feb 2018The tiny hopping amphibians, which let off a high-pitched screech when disturbed, are coming into houses at night, freaking out locals, but warming the hearts of conservation experts. Video, Audio
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More to Chinese New Year than festivities
16 Feb 2018Reporter Jessie Chiang sits down with the Li Family for a Chinese New Year dinner and finds out what their life is like after more than two decades in New Zealand. Read more 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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