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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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Sexism still exists in ad industry, female executives say
Controversial claims that sexism doesn't exist in the advertising industry have riled female ad executives, who are calling the comments ludicrous. Audio
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Woman accused of manslaughter said she did her best
Cindy Taylor is accused of manslaughter of her elderly mother who starved to death, but she told the court she did the best job she could in caring for her. Edward Gay reports. Audio
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Banks making thousands from Kiwisaver members
KiwiSaver investors are making huge profits from their funds' members. John Campbell talks to former Tower Investments CEO Sam Stubbs who says the profits are excessive and unjustified. Video, Audio
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Evening business for 1 August 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Skydiver jumps without parachute - lands in net
A daredevil skydiver has successfully jumped from a plane without a parachute landing in a large net in the California desert. Video, Audio
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Maori Party won't support Helen Clark in UN bid
The Maori Party won't support Former Prime Minister Helen Clark in her bid for the UN's top job, saying she owes them an apology. Video, Audio
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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
Checkpoint
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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