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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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Monday, 1 May 2023
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Evening business for 1 May 2023
1 May 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6326549624112 Video, Audio
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Warriors tickets for stragglers as Stats NZ tries for 90 percent Census
1 May 2023Stats NZ has been giving away free Warriors tickets and food vouchers to coax people into completing the Census.
But it cannot say exactly how much it has spent on incentives as the deadline to fill… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ golfer Steven Alker scores win at PGA Champions Tour
1 May 2023Hamilton golfer Steven Alker has scored an emotional first win of the year on the PGA's Champions Tour.
Alker defended his Insperity Invitational title in Houston with a four shot victory. It was his… Read more Video, Audio
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Transport Minister on rapid review into latest KiwiRail disruptions
1 May 2023Transport Minister Michael Wood has ordered a 30-day rapid review into the latest KiwiRail disruptions. He talks to Lisa Owen.
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Commuter chaos in Wellington after KiwiRail equipment failure
1 May 2023Commuter chaos, passengers left on the platform, a please explain from the Beehive, and a "rapid review" announced.
The train schedule in Wellington has been slashed in half and the services that are… Read more Video, Audio
Friday, 28 April 2023
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Crime rise on Karangahape Road hurting local businesses
28 Apr 2023Auckland's Karangahape Road is home to more than 400 businesses and is widely known for its restaurants, coffee shops and boisterous night life.
But street crime is causing headaches for business… Read more Audio
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Cyclone-hit region's mayors still waiting on plans for fixes, rebuilds
28 Apr 2023Two and half months on from devastating cyclone Gabrielle, life is not back to normal in the hardest hit regions, and will not be for some time.
A number of roads including major state highways… Read more Video, Audio
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Migrants to NZ face devastatingly long waits for residency
28 Apr 2023Migrants have spoken of the devastating effects of long waits for national security checks before they can become residents.
One woman miscarried the day she found out another check had been ordered… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 28 April 2023
28 Apr 2023News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6326361861112 Video, Audio
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Family of Erebus victims optimistic for new memorial
28 Apr 2023Forces of nature destroying plans for an Erebus memorial at an Auckland park could present a fresh opportunity according to whānau of some of the victims.
The Ministry of Heritage and Culture today… Read more Video, Audio
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NZ boxer Mea Motu claims IBO bantamweight belt
28 Apr 2023New Zealand boxer Mea Motu is a world champion.
Motu claimed the IBO super bantamweight world title last night after beating Canadian Tania Walters on the Fight for Life card in Auckland.
The… Read more Video, Audio
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Water limits in Warkworth for second day after water main burst
28 Apr 2023Businesses and residents in Warkworth, north of Auckland have had taps running dry for the second day in a row.
A water main burst yesterday - cutting supply to some in the town, and while it was… 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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