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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, 16 December 2024
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Cyclone Gabrielle clean up task force only just finishing
16 Dec 2024The clean up task force, that has been funded by the government, is only just finishing, almost two years after Cyclone Gabrielle battered the region. Hundreds of homes and land was coated in metres… Read more Audio
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Israel strikes on Syrian territory
16 Dec 2024Middle East correspondent spoke to Lisa Owen about what the situation is like in Syria, a week on from the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime, a number of Israeli strikes happening on Syrian territory… Read more Audio
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Seven people hospitalised after drinking cocktails at Fiji resort
Fijian authorities are scrambling to find out what led to seven people falling ill after drinking cocktails at a five-star resort on Saturday afternoon. All were taken to hospital where their… Read more Audio
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How can people cut down on food waste?
16 Dec 2024Food waste is a massive issue, it's estimated up to a third of all food is lost or wasted globally. A recent survey by social group Love Food Hate Waste found 42 percent of left overs aren't used… Read more Audio
Friday, 13 December 2024
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Japan takes further steps to criminalise cannabis use
13 Dec 2024Asia correspondent Chris Gilbert spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about last weeks shock martial law order in South Korea, Japan taking further steps to criminalise cannabis use and New Years being cancelled… Read more Audio
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Wynyard Crossing Bridge fixed after 9 months
A footbridge linking Auckland's Viaduct to a once-humming restaurant district overlooking the harbour has finally been fixed, after nine months stuck in the upright position. The final tally's not in… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 13 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Auckland FC trying to stay as grounded as possible
13 Dec 2024High flying Auckland FC are trying to stay as grounded as possible. Aotearoa's newest sporting sensation are not getting ahead of themselves amid their dream inaugural A-League run. Audio
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Jetstar makes biggest expansion into NZ in decade
Ōtautahi Christchurch is getting a brand new aircraft as Jetstar makes its biggest expansion into New Zealand in over a decade. The airline is adding daily flights from Christchurch to the Gold Coast… Read more Audio
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Man shot near Coromandel business owner's property
13 Dec 2024A Coromandel business owner and former army medic desperately tried to save the life of a man who was shot near his remote property. Police have confirmed that one person is dead and another seriously… Read more Audio
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Three new North Island toll roads on the way
Motorists will have to pay between a $1 and $5 .40 to drive on them. The announcement, made by Minister of Transport Simeon Brown earlier today, doubles the number already operating in New Zealand. Mr… Read more Audio
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Retailers hoping for Christmas shopping bump
13 Dec 2024It's that time of year when the christmas tree might be up, the final stretch of work days is coming to a close - and the credit cards are taking a hammering as people do their chrismas pressie… Read more 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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