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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, 20 June 2023
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Surf 'n' turf sammie in Mt Maunganui wins toastie takeover
20 Jun 2023The humble grilled cheese sammie is toast; if this year's posh toastie takeover winner is anything to go by. Surf and turf and smoke Monsieur! created by Mt Maunganui chef Brooke Moore smoked the… Read more Video, Audio
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MPs trade blows over role of ethnicity in surgery waitlists
20 Jun 2023MPs have traded blows during a heated debate in Parliament this afternoon over whether surgeons should consider a person's ethnicity when deciding waitlist priority. Both National and ACT have voiced… Read more Audio
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Card fees, mortgage rates under microscope in banking enquiry
20 Jun 2023Credit card fees, bank changes and mortgage interest rates will all be under the microscope as part of a Commerce Commission investigation into the banking sector. The government's ordered the market… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 20 June 2023
20 Jun 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6329765616112 Video, Audio
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Voluntary administrator on Ruapehu woes
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts which ran both the Whakapapa and Turoa fields went into voluntary administration in October owing millions of dollars. A government backed plan would have seen two separate… Read more Video, Audio
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All Whites receive support for walkout over racism
20 Jun 2023The All Whites are receiving support from many quarters after taking a stance against racism. Defender Michael Boxall was allegedly subjected to a racial slur from a Qatari opponent five minutes… Read more Video, Audio
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Creditors reject all proposals to revive Ruapehu - buyers wanted
20 Jun 2023The worst case scenario has happened, according to administrators who'd been trying to revive the Ruapehu Ski Fields. The bail out deals melted away this afternoon when creditors rejected all… Read more Video, Audio
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Big profits leading concern in banking investigation
Big profits are among the leading concerns as the government looks to ensure competition in the banking sector is working well for consumers. The government has asked the Commerce Commission for a… Read more Audio
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Witnesses describe axe attack on Auckland's North Shore
20 Jun 2023Witnesses have told of the frightening and seemingly random attack at a restaurant precinct on Auckland's North Shore last night. Police say three people were injured, and two remain in hospital in a… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 19 June 2023
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ABs assistant coach says pressure on the team is like no other
19 Jun 2023The All Blacks assistant coach Joe Schmidt believes the pressure the All Blacks face is like nothing else in world rugby, but he's confident this year's group can win the World Cup. The All Blacks… Read more Video, Audio
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Government backs down on condition of childcare policy
19 Jun 2023The government has tweaked a key Budget policy , by backing down on a condition it was imposing on the early childhood education sector. As part of last month's Budget, it extended 20 hours of free… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Transport to introduce contactless payment options
19 Jun 2023Auckland Transport is joining other major cities by offering contactless payment options on board, buses, trains and ferries. Within the next 12 months all passengers on Auckland public transport will… 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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