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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, 30 May 2023
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Vague Covid support payment rules hurting some - tax expert
30 May 2023A tax expert believes vague rules around government covid support payments have caught some small businesses out as inland revenue demands refunds.
Hugh Grierson owns a boutique Auckland beer company… Read more Video, Audio
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BNZ in court to terminate bank relationship with Gloriavale
30 May 2023The High Court has heard Bank of New Zealand cannot justify terminating its 40 year banking relationship with the Gloriavale Christian community.
The bank sought to close Gloriavale's commercial… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 30 May 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6328457440112 Video, Audio
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The dilemma of switching off from work outside of hours
30 May 2023Ever turned your mobile to flight mode on days off to avoid work calls? What about the dilemma of emails dive bombing your inbox after hours?
A new survey of New Zealand workers has found almost half… Read more Video, Audio
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Sports chat: Devon Conway leads Super Kings to thrilling win
30 May 2023Black Cap Devon Conway top-scored for the Chennai Super Kings as they claimed a fifth Indian Premier League title in a match that turned into a last ball thriller.
The T20 game took three days to be… Read more Video, Audio
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Some Waihi Beach retirees lose all belongings after flooding
30 May 2023Some pensioners have lost all their belongings, after flash flooding quickly inundated their homes in Waihi Beach.
The extreme weather brought 44 mm of rain in just an hour yesterday, and more fell… Read more Video, Audio
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Time to tighten vape rules - Dr Bryan Betty
30 May 2023Chair of General Practice NZ, Dr Bryan Betty says it is time to tighten up the rules on vaping.
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Calls grow for tighter vaping rules in NZ
30 May 2023There are growing calls tonight for tighter regulations on vaping as teachers and experts say the problem is spiralling out of control.
A recent survey by ASH New Zealand shows there's been a 209… Read more Audio
Monday, 29 May 2023
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Wheelchair boxer John Fiu to return to ring after long journey
29 May 2023Wheelchair boxer John Fiu is set to finally return to the ring after a long and tumultuous journey.
John will fight in a boxing event for people living with a range of disabilities and he is hoping… Read more Video, Audio
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Safety fears after accident on damaged Whangateau road
29 May 2023Residents in a rural north Auckland street are concerned about the state of their roads, where a woman had a serious accident on a quad bike. She and two children were taken to hospital. They took… Read more Audio
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Mixed reactions to National's housing density backlash
There are mixed feelings about National back-tracking on a bipartisan housing policy that it helped draft.
It's been labelled a "massive flip flop" by the government, but National says it was always… Read more Audio
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Cyclone-hit regions' tourism outlets keen for more visitors
29 May 2023Tourism businesses in cyclone-hit regions say the welcome mat is out, but not enough people have come in.
For many in the tourism industry, winter usually signals a time to hunker down and survive… 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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