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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, 4 October 2022
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NZ golfer Ryan Fox reflects on struggles behind scenes of biggest career win
4 Oct 2022'Very special.. and something I'll never forget'. New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is reflecting on the biggest win of his career, and one that's seen him scale the rankings to 25th in the world. Read more Audio
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Foodstuffs recalls Pams frozen berries over possible Hep A link
4 Oct 2022Foodstuffs has recalled various brands of Pams frozen berry products because of a possible link to Hepatitis A. They are currently being removed from New World, Pak n Save and Four Square stores… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 4/10/2022
4 Oct 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6313217998112 Video, Audio
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Major concern at sudden news of Auckland rail cancellations
4 Oct 2022There's shock and concern among commuters and businesses in parts of Auckland that will be sidetracked when several train routes are temporarily closed from 2023. A major rebuild on foundations… Read more Audio
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Jordie Barrett signs with NZ Rugby until end of 2025
4 Oct 2022It's going to be a few more years before All Blacks fans have to worry about one of the team's key players leaving New Zealand shores. The youngest of the three Barrett brothers in the team, Jordie… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Airport sorry after passengers wait overnight in cold
4 Oct 2022Auckland Airport says it's "very sorry" for leaving more than 100 passengers waiting in a cold corridor on Sunday. But the airport and aviation security say they were left in the dark about Air New… Read more Audio
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Funding for more GPs just in nick of time - sector
GPs say money to help increase the number of new community doctors is coming just in the nick of time. The government has announced a boost to the pay of trainee and junior GPs, plus support for the… Read more Audio
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Personal data exposed in health network hack
Cyber criminals have breached the IT system of a health provider with 450,000 patients. Pinnacle's Midland Health network was hacked last Wednesday, affecting regional offices and GP practices across… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 3 October 2022
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Outgoing Auckland Mayor Phil Goff bids farewell after two terms
3 Oct 2022Two term Auckland mayor Phil Goff is hanging up the chains this election. The former Labour leader and cabinet minister has spent more than 40 years in local and central politics.
Goff led the city… Read more Video, Audio
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The Taranaki cow shed where it's Christmas every day
3 Oct 2022It is too early to start thinking about Christmas, right? Wrong, if you are in New Plymouth.
There is a converted milking shed on the outskirts of New Plymouth where it is Christmas everyday.
Our… Read more Video, Audio
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School holidays a welcome boost for tourism sector
3 Oct 2022It's the school holidays and families appear to be making the most of it by getting out and about.
It's been nearly three months since the border re-opened and some of the tourist towns that… Read more Audio
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Potholes causing mayhem for motorists in Tauranga
3 Oct 2022There's a hole lot of trouble brewing in Tauranga - over allegedly vicious pot holes plaguing motorists and pedestrians alike; twisting ankles and knackering tyres.
And some are taking to a bit of… 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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