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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, 23 May 2023
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Beckenridge disappearance: Emails from 11yo read out in court
"I want to come home dad, get me out please - help". Emails from 11-year-old Mike Zhou-Beckenridge to his stepfather John Beckenridge before the pair disappeared eight years ago, have been read out in… Read more Video, Audio
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Health Minister defends disrupted measles vaccine campaign
23 May 2023National's accused the government of botching its measles catch up campaign - which saw tens of millions of dollars spent - but reached just seven percent of its target.
The office of the Auditor… Read more Video, Audio
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Paora Haitana concerned at treatment of namesake kiwi at Miami Zoo
23 May 2023Disturbing footage has emerged of a "hands on" kiwi experience at Miami Zoo - where visitors have likened the bird to a puppy.
In the video, the brown kiwi is on display in a fully lit room, with no… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 22 May 2023
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US on cusp of security pact with Papua New Guinea
22 May 2023The United States is on the cusp of signing a security pact with Papua New Guinea that will give US armed forces uninhibited access to its territorial waters and airspace.
It's part of a concerted… Read more Video, Audio
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North Island foodbanks face major donations shortage
Foodbanks across the North Island are finding their pantries empty amid a shortage in donations.
As New Zealanders grapple with the cost of living crisis, those who rely on foodbanks are being turned… Read more Video, Audio
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Long-term tenancies or home-ownership - what are New Zealand's aspirations?
22 May 2023Many New Zealanders renters have become accustomed to the exhausting task of packing up and moving house every year or two.
But a new 350-apartment development planned for Auckland's Takapuna could… Read more Audio
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More applying for KiwiSaver funds under cost of living stress
22 May 2023More and more people are applying to release their KiwiSaver funds as the cost of living and the aftermath of extreme weather events hit hard.
In March, 3000 people withdrew funds - almost double the… Read more Video, Audio
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Exhaustion, missed breaks, working while ill a reality at Gisborne Hospital unit
22 May 2023Exhausted, working while sick and injured, missing meal breaks and the constant fear of making a fatal mistake.
That's the daily reality inside Gisborne Hospital's acute care unit, according to… Read more Audio
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Rangitīkei District recovers from slips, floods after weekend rain
22 May 2023A central North Island district is today recovering from the effects of a weekend deluge that brought down slips and flooded properties near waterways.
Rangitīkei District officials are still… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 22 May 2023
22 May 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6327996206112 Video, Audio
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Climate change concerns affecting shopping habits - Consumer
Concern about the climate is making its way to the checkout - according to new data from Consumer NZ.
Its latest Sentiment Tracker shows almost 85 percent of New Zealanders expect to maintain or… Read more Video, Audio
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Immunisation experts concerned at low uptake of Omicron booster
22 May 2023There's a distinct 'lack of urgency' to get the latest covid booster - and experts say that needs to change.
The updated Omicron-targeted vaccine has been available for those over 30 years old since… 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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