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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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Thursday, 21 December 2023
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Stuck in the mud: Bad weather slows flood recovery for East Coast
21 Dec 2023Ten months after Cyclone Gabrielle, bad weather has left the recovery for many East Coast and Tairawhiti farmers stuck in the mud. And while there's hope forecast dry weather will arrive soon, a… Read more Audio
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Foreign Minister rules out expelling the Russian ambassador
21 Dec 2023Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has ruled out expelling the Russian ambassador. This, despite his coalition partners National and ACT calling for an expulsion earlier this year. MPs had their… Read more Audio
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Two prisoners assaulted at South Auckland prison, one dead
21 Dec 2023A prisoner is dead and another is in a serious condition after an assault in the kitchen at Auckland South Corrections Facility Read more Audio
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
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Volunteers work to deliver Christmas cheer to Aucklanders
20 Dec 2023More than 14,000km from the North Pole, Aucklanders are packing prezzies for people in need. Over 200 volunteers are working with the Auckland City Mission to distribute food parcels and toys… Read more Audio
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Relief key Coromandel bridge able to reopen much earlier than expected
20 Dec 2023It's a Christmas miracle for Coromandel, with the new 124 metre Taparahi Bridge opening on State Highway 25A this morning. The Kopu-Hikuai section has been shut since January due to structural cracks… Read more Audio
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Facebook scam claims to sell Wellington airport's lost luggage
20 Dec 2023Wellington International Airport is fighting a constant battle to prevent online scams that use their branding to reel in unsuspecting people. It says as soon as one scam is taken down, another pops… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 20 December 2023
20 Dec 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Black Caps chase series winning victory over Bangladesh
20 Dec 2023The Black Caps are chasing a series-winning victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI in Nelson. Sent in to bat, Bangladesh were all out for 291 after a shaky start to their innings. Sport reporter… Read more Audio
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Police don't believe man's death in Lower Hutt was 'gang related'
20 Dec 2023Police have confirmed a man who died of gunshot wounds at a 50th birthday party in Lower Hutt on the weekend was a gang member, but they don't believe his death was "gang related". Hutt Valley has… Read more Audio
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PM Australia visit: 501 deportee conversation re-emerges
20 Dec 2023There were handshakes, jersey swaps and serious talks on defence during Christopher Luxon's first official trip as Prime Minister. Mr Luxon is about to return from a whirlwind visit to Australia - one… Read more Audio
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Finance Minister on 'mini-mini budget'
20 Dec 2023Finance minister Nicola Willis speaks to Jimmy Ellingham Read more Audio
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Mini budget: Finance minister pledges multi billion economic repair job
20 Dec 2023The new Finance Minister has pledged a multi-billion dollar economic repair job, carving out an initial $7.5 billion of savings to help deliver tax cuts. The details of how those tax cuts will be… Read more 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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