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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, 25 July 2024
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Netanyahu attempts to drum up US support for Israel's war in Gaza
25 Jul 2024While Joe Biden gave his national address to "hand the torch to the next generation," Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to drum up US support for Israel's continuing war in Gaza. Thousands of protestors… Read more Audio
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Time to pass the torch to a new generation - Biden
25 Jul 2024US correspondent Todd Zwilich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Joe Biden's speech from the Oval office today, this was his first speech since announcing he won't stand for re-election, he said now is… Read more Audio
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Immediate action needed at Gloriavale - Abuse in Care Inquiry
The Royal Commission into Abuse in Care has urged the government to do everything it can to ensure the safety of Gloriavale members and their children. The inquiry found Gloriavale's Overseeing… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
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Olympics: Football and Rugby Sevens start tomorrow morning
24 Jul 2024For many New Zealand athletes the nerves have now kicked in, with the first couple of Olympic sports starting tomorrow morning, ahead of the official opening this weekend. Football and Rugby Sevens… Read more Audio
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Africa: Rainy season in Ethiopia causing devastating landslides
24 Jul 2024Africa correspondent Elna Shulz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about rainy season in Ethiopia causing some devastating landslides, protests to similar to recent marches in Kenya occuring in Uganda and… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 24 July 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Drone caught flying over Football Ferns training session
24 Jul 2024The Canadian Olympic team has apologised to New Zealand after a drone was caught flying over a Football Ferns training session in Saint Etienne, ahead of their Olympic opener. The drone from the… Read more Audio
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Review of Hawke's Bay Council lays bare failures
24 Jul 2024A damning review of Hawke's Bay Regional Council has laid bare the failures it made before and during Cyclone Gabrielle with flooding protections. Eight people died in Hawke's Bay and the flooding… Read more Audio
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Abuse survivor and advocate travels to Wellington for Abuse in Care Inquiry speeches
After nearly six years, the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report has been made public and outlined in harrowing detail how children, young people and vulnerable adults were… Read more Audio
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Political parties express horror and sorrow at extent of abuse in Inquiry
Political parties across the house have expressed horror and sorrow at the extent of abuse in state and faith-based care. After nearly six years, the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final… Read more Audio
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Lawyer for abuse survivors reponds to Inquiry findings
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, released its findings today calling the abuse and neglect of at least 200,000 children and young people "a national disgrace." The 3000 page report… Read more Audio
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The Warriors meet the Tigers in Auckland this Friday
24 Jul 2024Chanel Harris Tevita will look to put his horror night with the boot behind him this weekend whe the Warriors meet the Tigers in Auckland this Friday. The five eighth has become the scapegoat for the… 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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