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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, 18 July 2024
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Rotorua food bank adds extra hours for older customers
18 Jul 2024With so many people queuing up for Rotorua Whakaora's free supermarket, older people were finding it hard to get what they needed amidst the rush for kai. The foodbank is dedicating Fridays to people… Read more Audio
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More Democratic leaders call for Biden to step aside
18 Jul 2024US correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about more Democratic leaders calling on Joe Biden to step aside, the president testing positive for Covid-19 and the third day of the… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
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Asian stories expressed at 13th World Choir Games
17 Jul 2024With the 13th World Choir Games in Auckland heading towards the final notes, audiences have been impressed by the diverse mix of Asian stories that have been expressed through song. It's the first… Read more Audio
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Africa: Suspected serial killer arrested in Kenya
17 Jul 2024Africa correspondent Elna Schütz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a suspected serial killer being arrested in Kenya, the Gambia having a win against the practice of female genital mutilation and some… Read more Audio
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Evening Business for 17 July 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Home calendar announced by New Zealand Cricket
17 Jul 2024The home calendar was announced today by New Zealand Cricket and features just one test series, albeit an exciting one against England, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio
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Wairoa homes burgled while residents waiting for repairs
17 Jul 2024Some Wairoa residents are still figuring out when they can move back into their homes almost a month on from the second devastating flood in less than two years. Some homes have been burgled while… Read more Audio
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Minister Penk considering reverting to old building standards
A new standard to keep our homes warm and dry introduced just last year, may be rolled back if Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk gets his way. Information obtained by RNZ under the… Read more Audio
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Govt draft emission plan will result in higher emissions
The Government is facing the heat over its draft Emission Reduction Plan - with climate experts saying it ignores decades of advice, places too much faith in technology that doesn't exist and will… Read more Audio
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Petition launched to stop build of Wanaka's only McDonald's
17 Jul 20245,500 people have signed a petition calling for Queenstown Lakes District Council to stop the fast-food giant going up just off the State Highway 6 and State Highway 84 roundabout, although the… Read more Audio
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Tirau fast food takeover will ruin town's character - locals
17 Jul 2024Tirau is known for its large corrugated iron animals, boutique cafes and small town charm. However, in the north island town a David and Goliath battle is brewing, with a proposal for a Burger King… Read more Audio
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NZ unlikely to meet long term emissons targets
17 Jul 2024The government today outlined how it plans to meet New Zealand's emissions goals after scrapping several Labour-era policies. However, the Draft Emissions Reduction Plan shows the country is on track… 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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