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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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Friday, 6 October 2023
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Evening business for 6 October
6 Oct 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338491101112 Video, Audio
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Human poo in drinking water likely cause of Qtown crypto outbreak
6 Oct 2023Human poo in the drinking water is the likely cause of Queenstown's parasite induced gastro outbreak. There's been 62 confirmed cases of crypto, 18 probable and 24 under investigation. It can cause… Read more Video, Audio
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All Blacks thrash Uruguay to make World Cup Quarter Final
6 Oct 2023The All Blacks have emphatically made their way into the quarter finals at the Rugby World Cup, after a 73-nil drubbing of Uruguay. They'll now likely face Ireland next weekend, but an upset could see… Read more Video, Audio
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Bank boss believes scams are among the top three threats they're facing
6 Oct 2023A bank boss believes scams are among the top three threats they're facing. And it's prompted SBS bank to drop its cap for online transfers via its app or internet banking, from $50,000 a day to just… Read more Video, Audio
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Report of explosive device shuts down Queenstown airport
6 Oct 2023Travellers to and from Queenstown faced a chaotic end to the school holidays after reports of an explosive device shut down the airport, led to cancelled flights and left them travellers stranded. The… Read more Video, Audio
Thursday, 5 October 2023
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Deputy Debate: Carmel Sepuloni and Nicola Willis go head to head
5 Oct 2023You've heard from the sheriffs, now it's the turn of the deputies. National's Deputy leader, Nicola Willis and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni. It's just over a week til the polls close and… Read more Video, Audio
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Waitaki mayor on the need for drinking water filters in region
5 Oct 2023The water regulator Taumata Arowai has today released the names of 27 councils that are not complying with safe water drinking standards. It's revealed that 84 drinking water supplies across the… Read more Video, Audio
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Proposed cuts have Massey Uni students stressed about future
5 Oct 2023Students affected by proposed cuts to science courses at Massey University say they're stressed about their futures, at a time when they should be preparing for exams. Last night we heard from… Read more Audio
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Black caps World Cup campaign begins with clash against England
5 Oct 2023The Cricket World Cup begins tonight and will keep sports fans awake at the opposite end of the day to the rugby. The 50 over showpiece will be played in India and begins with a highly anticipated… Read more Video, Audio
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Early voting numbers lagging behind last election
5 Oct 2023The number of people beating the crowds and advanced voting is lagging behind this time last election. But it's still early days, and in the South Auckland electorates of Panmure-Ōtāhuhu and Manurewa… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 5 October
5 Oct 2023News from the business sector, including a market report [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338422306112 Video, Audio
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Water regulator names councils without necessary protective filter
5 Oct 2023More than 300,000 people are being potentially supplied drinking water that doesn't have the necessary protective barriers. The country's water regulator, Taumata Arowai, has named 27 councils that… 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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