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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, 15 June 2023
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Auckland Transport reverses some plans for parking overhaul
15 Jun 2023The cars in reverse when it comes to Auckland Transport's controversial parking plans. Following public feedback its released the "Room to Move Strategy" which will drive decisions on how parking is… Read more Video, Audio
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War on wallabies ramps up in South Canterbury
15 Jun 2023The war on wallabies is ramping up with an almost 50km exclusion fence going up in South Canterbury. They may look furry and cute, but these aussie visitors are a destructive pest that have been… Read more Video, Audio
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Analysis on recession from top economist
15 Jun 2023As Checkpoint's been reporting, New Zealand's tipped into a recession. The government says the economy's taken a knock from the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. While the opposition says the red… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 15 June 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6329466098112 Video, Audio
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Cyclone recovery: Muriwai residents air concerns to Minister
15 Jun 2023Muriwai residents are airing their concerns to the Minister for Auckland, Michael Wood, tonight. The minister has travelled to the area hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle, where many people still aren't… Read more Video, Audio
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Proposal to revamp Rugby Championship rejected
15 Jun 2023A proposal to revamp the Rugby Championship to accomodate South Africa and Argentina has been rejected by SANZAAR. Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan claims any changes to the championship… Read more Video, Audio
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Police say Mongrel Mob boss died after being hit by ute
15 Jun 2023Police say Bay of Plenty Mongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini died after being hit by a ute. Investigators believe a Holden Colorado 4 wheel drive found gutted by a fire on the outskirts of town at the… Read more Video, Audio
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Teachers strike: Growing concern as negotiations continue
15 Jun 2023There's a growing tide of frustrated parents demanding an end to rolling teacher strikes that have seen thousands of high school students missing valuable class time. The Ministry of Education and the… Read more Video, Audio
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Latest GDP figures show NZ is in recession
15 Jun 2023The latest stats out today confirm the country has entered a recession, by a whisker, with negative growth in the last quarter of 2022 and the first three months of this year. National's raising the… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
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Cyclone recovery minister fronts up on Auckland flood buy-outs
14 Jun 2023The government's given Auckland council the hurry up over delays telling property owners the fate of their flood damaged homes. Under its voluntary buy out scheme property owners will get one of three… Read more Video, Audio
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Indoor bowlers don cape and tights for Wacky Wednesday
14 Jun 2023It's been Wacky Wednesday at the National Indoor Bowls Championship being played out in New Plymouth this week. And that meant many bowlers ditched the club polo for a cape and tights. Our Taranaki… Read more Video, Audio
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Millions in repairs for iconic Auckland stadium after flood damage
14 Jun 2023Its been revealed flood damage to Auckland's iconic Western Springs stadium will cost millions to repair and the outdoor concert venue will be closed until at least early next year, for serious patch… Read more Video, 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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