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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, 16 April 2024
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Female plumbing apprentice takes top honours
16 Apr 2024A female plumbing apprentice has taken out top honours in a nationwide scholarship contest Maria Contreras Huerta speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Donald Trump's historic criminal trial is underway
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's historic criminal trial and Disney cracking down on people abusing disability services at their theme parks. Audio
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Air NZ upping use of sustainable fuel
Air NZ's increasing its use of sustainable jet fuel in a bid to cut carbon emissions. Its Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Monday, 15 April 2024
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Christopher Luxon meets with Singaporean counterpart
15 Apr 2024Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about Christopher Luxon's meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Audio
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Pooch "too friendly" to sniff out drugs becomes quake response
15 Apr 2024Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about RSF demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities over treatment of one of their officers, China and the US meeting with different allies and the… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 15 April 2024
15 Apr 2024News from the business sector, including a market report Audio
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Govt looking into mega tunnel for under Wellington
15 Apr 2024The government's suggesting a new underground mega-tunnel for the capital, but opponents say it's a colossal waste of money. Soumya Bhamidipati reports Video, Audio
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Building and construction sector could see wide spread
15 Apr 2024The building and construction industry could be facing wide spread demolition, with a signficant slow down putting pressure on some companies. IRD is also cracking down on the sector that owes $900m… Read more Audio
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Blues forward Cameron Suafoa taking a break for
15 Apr 2024Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has revealed he is taking a break from rugby to complete radiation treatment for cancer. The 25-year-old lock played two Super Rugby Pacific matches last month but has now… Read more Audio
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War memorial bearing deceased soldiers names vandalised
15 Apr 2024What sort of person would disrespect a war memorial that bears the names of local soldiers killed in war? That's what the Hawkes Bay RSA is asking after a bronze plaque at Hatuma at Waipukurau was… Read more Audio
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Govt announces 'pawsitive' changes to tenancy rules
15 Apr 2024The government's hoping the spirit of "common sense" will convince landlords to give tenants with pets a chance. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports Audio
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What do people think of the proposed $2.2bn Wellington mega tunnel?
15 Apr 2024The government's looking into a $2.2bn mega tunnel under Wellington, to help solve congestion problems. The 4km tunnel would run from the Terrace to Kilbirnie. Reporter Pretoria Gordon asked people in… 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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