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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, 25 October 2022
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Evening business for 25 October 2022
25 Oct 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6314300694112 Video, Audio
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Tennis: Is Serena Williams retired or not?
25 Oct 2022Unretired? Or never retired in the first place? Either way, tennis great Serena Williams has certainly got people talking after confirming she is, in fact, planning on continuing to play.
Here with… Read more Video, Audio
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First cruise ship in Wellington since 2020 has Covid onboard
The first cruise ship to arrive in the capital since the pandemic has docked with covid on board.
The Ovation of the Seas came from Tahiti, docked in Napier on Monday, Wellington this morning, and… Read more Video, Audio
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Yet another delay for Auckland's public transport network
25 Oct 2022There's more disruption for the beleaguered Auckland public transport network after Auckland Transport posted last minute warnings of train delays today.
Scheduled services on the Western, Southern… Read more Audio
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People in Hamilton emergency housing fear for safety
25 Oct 2022Residents living in Hamilton motels used as emergency housing are increasingly concerned about their unsafe living conditions.
Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate met with the police area commander today… Read more Audio
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Reti puts pressure on Little over health system shortfalls
25 Oct 2022The government's coming under more pressure over its health record, after the system comes under yet more strain.
The family of four-year-old Sebby Chua wants to know if more could have been done to… Read more Audio
Friday, 21 October 2022
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Got a bike puncture? Cyclists can now call the AA for help
21 Oct 2022Cyclists who get a flattie can now call on the AA. It's extended its roadside assistance to push bikes.
After bringing in the service for e-bike four years ago.
Dougal Swift from AA talks to Rowan… Read more Video, Audio
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Debit, credit cards soon to be ticket to ride buses across NZ
21 Oct 2022Your credit or debit card will soon be your new ticket to public transport. A new ticketing system will be rolled out across the country to make it easier for commuters to take a bus, train or ferry… Read more Video, Audio
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Canterbury University garden helping feed many as costs soar
21 Oct 2022With the cost of food soaring - many students are struggling to eat well. But a garden at Canterbury University is helping to feed many.
Today marks 20 years since a group of students turned a lawn… Read more Video, Audio
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New Plymouth woman says Kainga Ora neighbours 'terrorising' street
21 Oct 2022A New Plymouth family says Kaianga Ora tenants living next door to their elderly mother are making her life a misery and the agency just fobs off their complaints.
The woman, who is about to turn 80… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Friday 21 October 2022
21 Oct 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6314099035112 Video, Audio
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Truss quits, but chaos for Conservatives not quite over
21 Oct 2022The UK is looking for its third Prime Minister in four months, after Liz Truss bowed to pressure and quit overnight.
She's only been in the top job for 44 days - and is now the shortest-serving Prime… 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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