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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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Tuesday, 5 September 2023
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'People are suffering': Head of emergency dept on understaffing
5 Sep 2023The head of Wairarapa Hospital's Emergency Department Dr Norman Gray says it wasnt a hard decision to walk off the job. He says there's years of pent up frustration and concerns people are dying… Read more Video, Audio
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Senior doctors and dentists walk off the job for the first time
5 Sep 2023Senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job en masse today, for the first time ever, over their deadlocked pay negotiations. Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand says about 250 planned care… Read more Audio
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Shopping centre hit by second ram raid in less than three months
5 Sep 2023A Thames shopping centre has been hit in a ram raid for the second time in less than three months, leaving locals angry and frustrated. The stolen car used to try and smash into Goldfields mall at… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 4 September 2023
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Nearly 1/4 billion dollars drops off Sky City market value
4 Sep 2023Casino operator SkyCity had nearly quarter of a billion dollars wiped off its market value today after the Department of Internal Affairs applied to suspend its gaming licence. SkyCity's accused of… Read more Audio
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Hawaiians in NZ begin fundraising for friends & family on Maui
4 Sep 2023It's a month since wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in the deadliest natural distaster in Hawaii's history. The fires spread rapidly because of very dry… Read more Video, Audio
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Should soft plastics be collected in kerbside recycling?
4 Sep 2023You might know someone who's a diligent recycler, and makes sure their soft plastics are bagged up and dropped at their designated supermarket bin. But for many, plastic waste like chip packets, bread… Read more Video, Audio
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School rallies to get teenager to London for major brain surgery
4 Sep 2023Carson Harvey was an active teenager, cramming in as many sports around his school schedule as he could. But his world changed two months ago when he suffered a brain bleed that requires major surgery… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 4 Sep 2023
4 Sep 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6336557543112 Video, Audio
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200 employers investigated over accredited employer scheme
4 Sep 2023Immigration New Zealand is looking into nearly 200 employers as it runs a ruler over its problem-plagued Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. Hundreds of workers have paid tens of thousands of… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ driver's hopes of seventh Indycar championship dashed
4 Sep 2023New Zealand driver Scott Dixon's hopes of a seventh Indycars championship title were dashed today. Dixon has finished second in the standings after the title was wrapped up with one round still to… Read more Video, Audio
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National cries foul over new union attack ad against Chris Luxon
4 Sep 2023National is crying foul over a new union attack ad which labels its leader Christopher Luxon risky and out of touch. The party says the personal attack marks a new low in this year's election… Read more Audio
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SkyCity may have gambling license suspended after complaint
4 Sep 2023Sky City might have to down the gambling chips after being referred to the regulator over a possible host responsibility breach. The casino operator could have its licence suspended for up to 10 days… Read more Video, 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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