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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, 31 October 2023
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Aid agency says over 3,300 kids killed in Gaza since October 7
31 Oct 2023More than 3,300 children have been killed in Gaza since the Hamas attacks on October 7, according to an aid agency. And a further 940 are missing; believed to be buried under the rubble of buildings… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 31 October 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340202010112 Video, Audio
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First Armed Offender on Al Noor Mosque scene describes frustration getting paramedics to assist
The Armed Offenders Squad member who led the first team into Al Noor Mosque has described his frustration at the time it took to get paramedics to assist victims. Read more Audio
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Eddie Jones officially quits as Wallabies coach
31 Oct 2023In a messy exit, Eddie Jones has officially quit as Wallabies coach less than a year into a five year deal. He'll leave the job next month, after the Wallabies failed to make the knockout stages of… Read more Video, Audio
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Growing calls for tougher action against roaming dogs in Far North
31 Oct 2023Calls are growing in the Far North for tougher action against roaming dogs and irresponsible owners after two fatal dog attacks in little more than a year. Some Northlanders are even calling for… Read more Audio
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Whakaari Island owners found guilty of health & safety failings
31 Oct 2023It's been almost four years since the deadly Whakaari White Island eruption. Now the island's owners, the Buttles, are being held accountable for health and safety failings through their company… Read more Audio
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Supie directors stood down to make process easier, one says
31 Oct 2023Former Supie director Ben Kepes says the online supermarket's failure is tragic for everyone - and there are people lower on the food chain than the workers owed wages.
Supie announced on Monday it… Read more Audio
Monday, 30 October 2023
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What's next for Ian Foster?
30 Oct 2023Ian Foster says he's open to new coaching jobs, but was determined not to entertain any until the World Cup was over. The All Blacks' coach's duties are now over, and he says his immediate attention… Read more Video, Audio
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Wild Weather: Tairawhiti under heavy rain warning till tomorrow
30 Oct 2023Tairawhiti is under an Orange heavy rain wanring, spreading from Gisborne to Tolaga Bay until late tomorrow afternoon. The area is still recovering after being slammed during cyclone Gabrielle and… Read more Video, Audio
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Kids Kapa Haka competition kicks off in South Island for first time
30 Oct 2023The country's biggest primary school kapa haka competition, Te Mana Kuratahi, is underway in Whakatū, Nelson. It's the first time the event has been held in the South Island, bringing competitors from… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ gamers to compete with world's best at Esport champs
30 Oct 2023New Zealand's best and brightest gamers are gearing up for the Global Esports championships. The Women's DOTA 2 team and an E Football player qualified for the games in Saudi Arabia where they'll… Read more Video, Audio
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Photo exhibition shares stories warning the danger of scams
30 Oct 2023A photo exhibition's been set up to warn people to be extra vigilant of scams by sharing the stories of those who have been caught out. Nine out of ten New Zealanders were targeted by some kind of… 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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