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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, 15 August 2023
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New Covid rules: What does it mean for your workplace?
15 Aug 2023Would you be happy sitting next to a workmate who has covid? If you're the boss, can you tell people they have to stay away if they've tested postive? Are workers obliged to tell you if they have the… Read more Video, Audio
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Experts urge people to stay vigilant despite relaxing of Covid rules
15 Aug 2023Experts are urging people to remain vigilant against the spread of Covid-19 following the government's decision to scrap the last remaining Covid mandates. From today, there's no more mandatory seven… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 15 August 2023
15 Aug 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6333568425112 Video, Audio
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New Zealand hosts last Football World Cup game on home turf
15 Aug 2023New Zealand's role as co-hosts for the Football World Cup ends tonight. The semi-final between Spain and Sweden in Auckland is the last of 29 games to be held in Aotearoa during a tournament that has… Read more Video, Audio
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Jury in Dickason trial spends much of day deliberating verdict
15 Aug 2023The jury in the High Court trial of Lauren Dickason, has spent much of the day deliberating its verdict. Mrs Dickason is charged with murdering her three girls. She has pleaded not guilty, with her… Read more Video, Audio
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Yanfei Bao investigation focused on a spade, tracksuit and sweatshirt
15 Aug 2023The investigation into the murder of a Christchurch real estate agent is now focused on finding three crucial items, a spade, a tracksuit and a striped sweater. 44 year old Yanfei Bao went missing on… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 14 August 2023
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Six months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, life yet to return to normal for many
14 Aug 2023It's six months on from Cyclone Gabrielle and for many life is yet to return to normal. Some residents of Puketapu, west of Napier, are still out of their homes, and a few aren't sure if they can… Read more Video, Audio
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Demolition crews move in on iconic North Auckland pools
14 Aug 2023It's the end of an era for an iconic Auckland destination, with demolition crews moving in to the Waiwera Thermal Resort in North Auckland today. Just about every Aucklander seems to have a memory of… Read more Video, Audio
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Oamaru Emergency Dept closes temporarily, putting lives at risk
14 Aug 2023The closure of Oamaru Hospital's Emergency Department due to a doctor shortage is potentially putting lives at risk. The ED was closed between 5pm and 8am on Saturday and Sunday night, and there's no… Read more Audio
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Parts of Hawaiian island Maui remain a disaster zone after fire
14 Aug 2023Parts of the Hawaiian Island of Maui remain a disaster zone as the search for human remains continues. Almost 50,000 residents and tourists have been flown off the island since the deadliest US fire… Read more Video, Audio
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Nine out of ten NZers targeted by scams in last 12 months - BNZ
14 Aug 2023Nine out of ten New Zealanders have been targeted by a scam in the last twelve months according to new research from BNZ. The good news is we're gettting more con-conscious, with only one in ten… Read more Video, Audio
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Labour's GST promise prompts near universal opposition from economists
14 Aug 2023Labour's promise to axe GST off fruit and veg has prompted near universal opposition from economists and tax specialists, consensus which they say demonstrates just how dumb the policy is. RNZ… Read more 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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