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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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Wednesday, 24 January 2018
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Who will replace Neil Diamond at Mission Estate concert?
24 Jan 2018Neil Diamond announced he will retire after a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, so won't be able to perform at the Hawke's Bay winery. So who will replace him? Video, Audio
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South Island councils look at chlorinating water supply
Several councils are looking at the possibility to ensure their water remains safe to drink. Audio
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Govt needs National's support to sign TPP
24 Jan 2018The deal is likely to be signed in March, which has been warmly welcomed by businesses, exporters in particular, but with the Greens refusing to vote, the Government needs National's support. Audio
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Novopay chases teachers over historic over-payments
Novopay has referred a teacher to a debt collection agency because she owes money from four years ago when she was incorrectly paid sick leave. Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint weather: Wednesday 24 January
24 Jan 2018MetService meteorologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 24th Jan
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Crash destroyed hopes and dreams
A 19 year old who lost his leg in a fatal bus crash near Gisborne on Christmas Eve in 2016 has told the court how the crash destroyed his hopes and dreams. Audio
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PM gifted baby’s name during Ratana visit
24 Jan 2018Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received a warm welcome at Ratana today, where she was gifted a name for her baby. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Video, Audio
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Hotter weather will change New Zealand forever
Soaring temperatures are going to change our natural forests, coasts, and the way we live. Dr Judy Lawrence from Victoria University talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
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Invercargill heading for hottest January on record
24 Jan 2018Parts of the country are due for their hottest January on record, NIWA scientist Chris Brandolino tells John Campbell. Beach-goers are welcoming the warmer weather but are conscious about the wider… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 24th January 2018
24 Jan 2018Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
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130 hectare blaze still burning at Tiwai Point
23 Jan 2018The aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point was severely threatened overnight by a large scrub fire which burned to within a few hundred metres. It is contained, but is being closely monitored. 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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