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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, 24 August 2023
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Evening business for 24 August 2023
24 Aug 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6335470133112 Video, Audio
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National MP censured and stripped of all portfolios
24 Aug 2023National MP Tim van de Molen will be censured by Parliament and has been stripped of his portfolios after it was found he acted in a threatening manner towards a Labour MP and select committee chair… Read more Audio
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Title fight set for Auckland this weekend could be under threat
24 Aug 2023The historic boxing card set for Auckland this weekend could be under threat. Two world title fights are scheduled for Saturday's event with Mea Motu and Lani Daniels to defend their titles. However… Read more Video, Audio
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AirNZ profits sky high, but warning uncertain economic environment
Air New Zealand profits are sky high: $585 million to be exact. The national carrier reported its full year profit today with revenue up nine percent on pre-covid levels. Things are so good the… Read more Video, Audio
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'You are sexual predators': Mama Hooch rapists given lengthy sentences
24 Aug 2023You are not men of good character, you are sexual predators. The judge's words were met with applause as he handed down sentences to the brothers who raped, assaulted, drugged and filmed their… Read more Audio
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Auckland council and Govt agree on $2 billion flood recovery deal
24 Aug 2023Auckland Council and the government have agreed on a $2 billion flood rescue & resilience package including, a 50-50 shared buyout of unihabitable homes. Here's a bit of the breakdown: $820 million… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
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ACT party in hot water after controversial social media posts
23 Aug 2023The ACT Party has been at the centre of controversy - again - after several list candidates resigned over inflammatory online social media posts. Its leader David Seymour last week joked about blowing… Read more Audio
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Women affected by surgical mesh complications say pause on its use is a welcome relief
23 Aug 2023Women affected by complications caused by surgical mesh say a pause on its use for some procedures is a welcome relief. The Ministry of Health has recommended surgical mesh not be used to treat… Read more Audio
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Runaway Kiwi: Call goes out for young bird missing for months
23 Aug 2023The calls gone out to find a young kiwi, a bird that is, and the nation's responded. Tuati was released into the Kohi Point Scenic Reserve two years ago with a transmitter fitted to his leg. But two… Read more Video, Audio
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Summer shakespeare saved, for now, as Massey University stops funding
23 Aug 2023Palmerston North institution Summer Shakespeare has been saved, at least for the coming season. But will the Bard's words continue to grace the city's outdoor stage as Massey University withdraws… Read more Audio
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Ruapehu Alpine Lifts convicted but not fined over death of young girl
23 Aug 2023Ruapehu Alpine Lifts has been convicted but not fined following the death of an 11 year old girl in a chaotic bus crash five years ago. 11 year old Hannah Francis was killed and several others injured… Read more Video, Audio
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Famous Tongariro Chateau at high risk of earthquake damage
23 Aug 2023It's been revealed the famous Tongariro Chateau gets an E grade for its earthquake rating. Translation: it's very high risk. In fact the risk to people in the building is calculated as being 25 times… 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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