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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, 1 March 2017
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Woman showered in petrol given coffee and muffin as apology
1 Mar 2017Z Energy has opened an investigation into why staff at its Kapiti station didn't call the fire service after a pump split, and instead sent a woman home with a free coffee and muffin. Video, Audio
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Former Silver Ferns coach pays tribute to Tania Dalton
1 Mar 2017The sporting community, and all who follow sport in this country, are mourning the loss of the former Silver Fern Tania Dalton, who died this morning from a brain aneurisym after collapsing last week… Read more Video, Audio
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Andrew Little and Jacinda Ardern on her sudden deputy nomination
1 Mar 2017Annette King will retire at the election and has backed Mt Albert MP Jacinda Ardern as her replacement, as has Labour leader Andrew Little. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 1st March 2017
1 Mar 2017Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
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Shifting sands at Nelson beach put erosion back on agenda
28 Feb 2017The rapidly changing tide at Tahunanui Beach is forcing the council to find a solution to stop the erosion, and worrying locals. Video, Audio
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More than a tonne of meth seized at border last year
Concealed in everything from false bottom suit cases and shipping containers to car-seat covers and exercise machines, the Drug Foundation says last year's record meth seizures are just the tip of the… Read more Video, Audio
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The Prime Minister accused of behaving irresponsibly
28 Feb 2017The Prime Minister has been accused of behaving irresponsibly by spreading anecdotes about Kiwis not being able to fill jobs because they can't pass the required drug tests. Video, Audio
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Disability groups say new laws would boost economy
28 Feb 2017The new Access Alliance says creating better access for 1.1 million New Zealanders with physical and mental disabilities would boost the economy. Audio
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'Motherhood penalty' study finds mums paid 17% less than dads
28 Feb 2017The "Effect of Motherhood on Pay" report found the pay gap for parents is much larger then the gap between men and women who are not parents, which is 5%. Audio
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Rescuers reach caver injured in Harwoods Hole
28 Feb 2017Rescuers reach the injured caver who fell at the 176 metre deep sinkhole this afternoon. Video, Audio
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Canterbury farmer's blunt job ad goes viral
Canterbury farmer Geoff Wallace posted a job advertisement asking for a non-smoker who, "wears his hat with the peak to the front and be capable of wearing his pants around his ass not his knees." Video, Audio
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Kiwi Oscar winner describes moment award announced
Dan Lemmon, from Weta Digital in Wellington, won the Academy Award for Visual Effects for his work on The Jungle Book. 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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