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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, 22 August 2023
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Vaping industry responds to Labour's proposed restrictions
22 Aug 2023Vaping Industry Association of New Zealand chair Jonathan Devery spoke to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6335179483112 Read more Video, Audio
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Vape-free advocates say Labour's new restrictions aren't enough
Those concerned about vaping restrictions say the measures proposed by Labour today aren't good enough, and might not even happen. Labour says it would slash the number of vape stores to 600… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 22 August 2023
22 Aug 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6335179140112 Video, Audio
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Shock as former All Blacks coach offers to help out the Wallabies
22 Aug 2023Former Rugby World Cup winning coach Steve Hansen has hosed down some initial shock at news he's helping out the Wallabies. Hansen has agreed to offer some guidance to the Australian side ahead of the… Read more Video, Audio
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Northland schools appeal to parents of truants at fish and chip shops
Northland schools are trying to hook truants back into class, by targeting their parents at the local chippy, among other things. Education Minister Jan Tinetti has today highlighted figures showing… Read more Video, Audio
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Hipkins promises to fight back after devastating poll result
22 Aug 2023Labour leader Chris Hipkins is putting on a brave face as support for his party continues to drop, promising to fight back during the upcoming election campaign. Its party vote is now in the danger… Read more Audio
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Health coalition on Labour's plan to restrict vape availability
22 Aug 2023Labour vape election policy's about "putting the horse back in the stable" according the Prime Minister. But some critics say it's already well and truly bolted. If it's still in government post… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 21 August 2023
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Ferry cancellations and staff shortages a long-simmering issue, Fullers boss says
21 Aug 2023The relationship between Auckland Transport and the ferry operator Fullers has hit very choppy waters over the cancellation of multiple Auckland commuter services. From October Fullers 360 will not… Read more Audio
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Centre to help disabled children opens doors in Palmerston North
21 Aug 2023A new charitable centre to help disabled children develop has opened its doors in Palmerston North. Little Stars is the brainchild of a family who know only too well what access to therapy at an early… Read more Audio
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Auckland Transport to hike parking price by one dollar an hour
21 Aug 2023Planning on parking in Auckland city? As it stands, It'll set you back up to five dollars an hour in the CBD, increasing to $10 if you stay longer than two hours. And next week, Auckland Transport is… Read more Audio
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Slips & debris on SH35 block access to doctors and supermarket
21 Aug 2023Locals call it a forgotten highway, and last night they got a reminder why. Fallen trees and debris came washing down in a raging torrent on State Highway 35, around the Raukumara peninsula, just east… Read more Audio
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Quiz team who dressed like KKK apologise for 'poor judgement'
21 Aug 2023Web A quiz team that dressed like members of the murderous white American extremist group the Ku Klux Klan has apologised to event organisers for its poor judgement in perpetuating racism and… 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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