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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, 1 August 2016
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Engineers examine CTV site as inquiry continues
An investigation is continuing into the CTV site, where 115 people died in the Christchurch earthquake five years ago. Dr Maan Alkaisi, whose wife died in the collapse, is keeping a close eye on… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Council invests in tobacco and booze
Auckland Council is being urged to immediately get rid of its investments in soft drink and tobacco companies, just days after it banned fizzy drinks from all its leisure centres. Audio
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Man on the run after reports of shooting in Christchurch
A man is on the run in Christchurch this evening after reports of a shooting at a house in the suburb of Hei Hei earlier today. Conan Young reports. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 1st August 2016
1 Aug 2016Watch Monday's full show here. Video
Friday, 29 July 2016
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Focus on Politics for 29 July 2016
Parliament has launched an inquiry into whether registration for social workers should be made mandatory. Currently, a national register for those who work with New Zealand's most vulnerable exists… Read more Audio
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Dog saves life of Northland farmworker
For Northland farmworker Pete Roy, his dog Max is not only his best friend but his lifesaver. Audio
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Questions raised about reducing Maori men's suicide rates
With an update to New Zealand's suicide prevention plans underway, questions are being raised about the commitment to reduce this country's grim suicide rates among young Maori men. Audio
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Capital's cats get off easy in new animal bylaw
Wellington's cats won't be chipped in the City Council's proposed animal control bylaw, and with a curfew off the table, they'll be able to roam the city all night long. Video, Audio
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NZ organ donation rates still low
Despite hitting an 18-year high, New Zealand still lags far behind Australia and the United Kingdom in organ donation rates, with both countries seeeing significant increases after reforming their… Read more Audio
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Winners of Kapa Haka Competition named
Nine schools from around Aotearoa competed in the finals of the National Secondary School Kapa Haka Competition today. Audio
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Hurricanes eye up Chiefs in Super Rugby semi
The Hurricanes are just one win away from hosting the Super Rugby final for the second time in two years. Video, Audio
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Len Lye Centre smashes visitor expectations
The Len Lye Centre in Taranaki has smashed visitor expectations in its first year with 150,000 people coming through the doors, a third more than predicted. 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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