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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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Friday, 5 May 2023
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Interislander ferry part needed replacing years earlier - TAIC
5 May 2023A vital part that failed leaving an Interislander ferry drifting towards rocks in high winds, should have been replaced years ago.
There were nearly a thousand people on board the Kaitaki when it… Read more Video, Audio
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Piha reopens to public months after Cyclone Gabrielle damage
5 May 2023After more than two months, Aucklanders can finally head back to their famous black sand surf beach, Piha.
Cyclone Gabrielle left a wave of destuction on the region's west coast, meaning only Piha… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 5 May 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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High Commissioner to UK apologises to Māori King over tikanga
5 May 2023A right royal mess. The High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff, has apologised to the Maori King for not following tikanga at an event in London.
The faux pas happened during a gathering of New… Read more Audio
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NZ to host first ever women's top six rugby series in October
5 May 2023New Zealand will host the first ever women's top six rugby series in October.
The nine match tournament will traverse the country engaging with fans from the far north to the deep south.
RNZ sports… Read more Video, Audio
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Police oppose renewal of Dunedin supermarket's liquor licence
Concerns over cheap, high alcohol, single serve beer sales is one of the reasons police are opposing the renewal of a Dunedin supermarket's liquor licence.
In submissions to the council, police say… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Council wins years-long case to limit alcohol sales
Auckland Council has won a long running battle to restrict hours of alcohol sales at supermarkets and put a freeze on new bottle shops opening in vulnerable neighbourhoods.
The Supreme Court today… Read more Audio
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KiwiRail CEO on Kaitaki ferry and Auckland rail failures
A vital part that failed with the Interislander ferry Kaitaki adrift and floating towards rocks in high winds, was long overdue for replacement.
KiwiRail is still not following recommended… Read more Video, Audio
Thursday, 4 May 2023
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Govt unveils plan to protect hospitals through winter
4 May 2023The government has rolled out its long-awaited health plan to ease pressure on hospitals this coming winter season.
Wait times for emergency care were the worst on record last winter.
Now, a… Read more Audio
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Law expert Andrew Geddis on Meka Whaitiri and waka jumping confusion
4 May 2023Despite the best efforts of Parliament's speaker to explain exactly why defecting MP Meka Whaitiri still has a job, some of us are more confused than ever about the tangled web of rules, laws and… Read more Video, Audio
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Final preparations underway for King's Coronation in London
4 May 2023Dozens of royal family mega-fans have set up camp near Buckingham Palace - braving the chilly London nights just to catch a glimpse of King Charles on Coronation day.
Final preparations are underway… Read more Audio
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Human rights lawyer critical of MSD scheme for abuse in care survivors
4 May 2023A human rights lawyer is appalled at what she says is cynical behaviour from the Ministry of Social Development in offering compensation to victims of state abuse.
While survivors wait for an… Read more 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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