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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, 30 May 2023
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Calls grow for tighter vaping rules in NZ
30 May 2023There are growing calls tonight for tighter regulations on vaping as teachers and experts say the problem is spiralling out of control.
A recent survey by ASH New Zealand shows there's been a 209… Read more Audio
Monday, 29 May 2023
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Wheelchair boxer John Fiu to return to ring after long journey
29 May 2023Wheelchair boxer John Fiu is set to finally return to the ring after a long and tumultuous journey.
John will fight in a boxing event for people living with a range of disabilities and he is hoping… Read more Video, Audio
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Safety fears after accident on damaged Whangateau road
29 May 2023Residents in a rural north Auckland street are concerned about the state of their roads, where a woman had a serious accident on a quad bike. She and two children were taken to hospital. They took… Read more Audio
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Mixed reactions to National's housing density backlash
There are mixed feelings about National back-tracking on a bipartisan housing policy that it helped draft.
It's been labelled a "massive flip flop" by the government, but National says it was always… Read more Audio
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Cyclone-hit regions' tourism outlets keen for more visitors
29 May 2023Tourism businesses in cyclone-hit regions say the welcome mat is out, but not enough people have come in.
For many in the tourism industry, winter usually signals a time to hunker down and survive… Read more Audio
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Police redesign policy on pursuing fleeing vehicles
Police have redesigned their policy when it comes to pursuing fleeing vehicles. Most drivers who've failed to stop for police in the last two years haven't been caught.
But parents who've had… Read more Audio
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Palmerston North Hospital staff working under 'siege mentality' - report
29 May 2023Many Palmerston North Hospital staff operate under a siege mentality, where they fear speaking out with concerns, and they often face barriers when trying to move patients between departments.
That's… Read more Video, Audio
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Beer supplier struggles as IRD orders Covid support repayment
29 May 2023The owner of a boutique beer company says his business is in strife after Inland Revenue's ordered him to pay back Covid support funding.
Avondale business Hopscotch could not open during the… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 29 May 2023
29 May 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6328406959112 Video, Audio
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Higher fines, jail time considered to stop sports pitch invader
29 May 2023An extension of chunky fines and the threat of jail time might be what's needed stop people bolting onto sports pitches according to an events manager.
Embarrassing, cringy and appalling is how some… Read more Video, Audio
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Sports chat: Hansen backs Folau after World 15 match
29 May 2023Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has come to the defence of controversial star Israel Folau saying he "can't be punished" forever. Folau was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 for making anti-gay… Read more Video, Audio
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Beckenridge mystery: Boy's family believe pair are alive overseas
29 May 2023The Coroner's hearing looking into whether a Queenstown man and his step-son are dead has today been told the boy's family believe the pair are alive and living overseas under assumed identities.
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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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