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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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Wednesday, 3 May 2023
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Tobacco industry targeting children via vapes - New Plymouth Mayor
3 May 2023New Plymouth's mayor says New Zealand needs to take a leaf out of Australia's book and tighten up vaping regulations.
Australia is limiting vape flavours, bringing in "pharmaceutical-style"… Read more Audio
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Whaitiri resignation a surprise to PM Hipkins while in London
3 May 2023Meka Whatiri's surprise defection has come while Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is in London for the King's Coronation.
He received the news not long after touching down in the UK.
Our reporter Katie… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 3 May 2023
3 May 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6326661410112 Video, Audio
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Security boosted at Auckland school to halt vaping in toilets
3 May 2023Security cameras and QR codes to access toilets are some of the tools used to tackle students vaping at an Auckland high school.
Australia's announced a raft of new vape rules including making it… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ boxer David Light's future uncertain after minor stroke
3 May 2023New Zealand boxer David Light's future in the ring is uncertain after the 31-year-old suffered a minor stroke.
The cruiserweight fighter became unwell upon returning home to New Zealand after his… Read more Video, Audio
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Weather: Ruatoki and water treatment plant cut-off by flooding
3 May 2023Wild weather is bearing down on the Bay of Plenty, and is expected to deteriorate in Taranaki and Northland later tonight.
Some Bay of Plenty residents are being told to boil water because of… Read more Video, Audio
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Shock resignation: Labour minister Whaitiri defects to Te Pāti Māori
3 May 2023In an election year bombshell, Labour minister Meka Whaitiri has jumped ship, her shock defection blindsiding her own caucus - including the Prime Minister.
She remains in Parliament as an… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 2 May 2023
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Christchurch cold case murder trial: Was it a contract killing?
2 May 2023A jury must decide if a young Christchurch mother was murdered in a contract killing, or if the man who admitted to her murder is a liar trying to make himself look better.
In 1995, 21-year old… Read more Audio
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Some Kerikeri residents not happy with Kāinga Ora plans
2 May 2023Plans for a state housing development in Kerikeri's town centre have got some locals off side and prompted a public meeting on Wednesday night.
The organisers say they support more social housing in… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ players help US university rugby team win national tournament
2 May 2023Two kiwi collegiate rugby players are celebrating as their American university reached victory for the first time ever, in any national sporting event.
Hayden McKay and Kiahi Horan helped lead their… Read more Audio
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Waiheke long-time resident's struggle to find a rental on the island
2 May 2023A 69 year old Waiheke man's been forced to couch surf and sleep in his car because he says there virutally no affordable long term rentals on the island.
Stu Escolme's works as a gardener and bus… Read more Video, Audio
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Mama Hooch sex attacks: Fourth man found not guilty
2 May 2023A fourth man accused of sexual violation - following a night out at Christchurch bar Mama Hooch five years ago - has been found not guilty..
A woman alleges she was sexually violated on a couch at a… 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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