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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, 28 September 2023
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Greens, National mount attack on Labour stronghold of Mt Albert
28 Sep 2023Auckland's Mount Albert electorate has always been held by Labour. It's produced party leaders and Prime Ministers like Helen Clark and Jacinda Ardern. But this year National is running a strong… Read more Audio
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Rollout of food waste bins to Auckland households on track to be completed next month
28 Sep 2023Small green bins have been popping up around Auckland as the council's scheme to recycle leftover food scraps kicks into action. Residents in west, north and central Auckland have now got their bins… Read more Video, Audio
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Wairoa apprentices earn qualifications by repairing flood-damaged homes
A group of Wairoa residents is earning their building qualifications by repairing flood-damaged homes. After homes north of the river were inundated by metre-high flooding during the storm, locals… Read more Audio
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Wellingtonians relieved as parliament protest remains peaceful
28 Sep 2023Wellingtonians can breathe a sigh of relief after a protest involving hundreds of people mirroring last years anti mandate occupation remained peaceful. The protest organised by Brian Tamaki's Freedom… Read more Video, Audio
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Warehouse group's profits plummet despite record sales
28 Sep 2023The cost of living crisis is proving a double edged sword for the Warehouse group that is haemoraghing profits despite record sales. The group which includes Noel Leeming, Torpedo seven and the red… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 28 September 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337964257112 Video, Audio
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Hauraki Gulf takes a hit as human waste flows into harbour
28 Sep 2023The no-swim warning for the Waitemata harbour could be in place for up to ten days, because of human waste overflowing from a busted sewer pipe. About three tonnes of material was cleared out of the… Read more Video, Audio
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ABs bring back four players from injured list, ahead of must-win clash
28 Sep 2023The All Blacks have brought back four players from the injured list for this weekend's must win match against Italy at the Rugby World Cup. Captain Sam Cane returns and will be on the bench with prop… Read more Video, Audio
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Akl mayor says sewage from sinkhole a result of old infrastructure
28 Sep 2023Auckland's Mayor says the sinkhole pumping sewage into the Waitematā Harbour is a consequence of a city with old infrastructure. It's expected to be ten days before crews can stop the flow from the… Read more Audio
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Main parties cool expectations after heat of the moment promise
The two main parties have been quick to hose down expectations, after their leaders made a swag of promises in last night's leaders' debate. Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon both promised they… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 27 September 2023
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National will need NZ First to govern according to new poll
27 Sep 2023But they don't get any better for Labour's fortunes and National will need more than ACT if it wants to form the next government. That's according to the latest TVNZ Verian poll released just a few… Read more Video, Audio
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Election campaign leaves some still wondering who to vote for
27 Sep 2023The humdrum of the election campaign has some people still wondering who they'll give their vote to. In the last 1News Verian poll, 12 percent of those polled didn't know or wouldn't say who they'll… Read more Video, Audio
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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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