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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, 2 November 2022
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T20 cricket: Scrutiny on Williamson over catch
2 Nov 2022The Black Caps dropped a chance to wrap up a semifinal spot at the T20 World Cup with a game to spare.
Following a 20-run loss to England last night Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has come under… Read more Video, Audio
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Housing downturn grim, but not another financial crisis - economist
Rising interest rates and falling house prices could push more home owners into negative equity.
That's just one of the risks highlighted in the Reserve Bank's latest six-monthly financial stability… Read more Video, Audio
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Rotorua schools deal with complex needs amid emergency housing crisis
2 Nov 2022As Rotorua grapples with the future of its emergency housing, the city's schools have been coping with the complex needs of children living in motels.
Since the pandemic, schools near Fenton Street… Read more Video, Audio
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Low unemployment figures get pessimistic response from economists
2 Nov 2022Households and businesses are bracing for more pain on the horizon in the form of higher interest rates, as the central bank continues to wage war on inflation.
The Reserve Bank has warned the cost… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 1 November 2022
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Paediatric doctors step in to save newborn gorilla
A team of doctors specialising in caring for new newborn humans has stepped in to save a baby gorilla.
The newborn gorilla had a rough start to life at Mogo Wildlife park in New South Wales.
Mum… Read more Video, Audio
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Some Women's Football World Cup matches nearly sold out
1 Nov 2022Some matches for next year's Women's Football World Cup are nearly sold out already - even though individual tickets only went on sale today.
The Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand… Read more Video, Audio
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Transport Minister responds to Auckland mayor on 'crisis'
1 Nov 2022Transport and Immigration Minister Michael Wood has responded to Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's claim that Auckland has a transport crisis.
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Evening business for Tuesday 1 November 2022
1 Nov 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6314715134112 Video, Audio
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Chrissy Teigen's baking kits appear to copy NZ's The Caker
The Caker and the alleged celebrity faker who's launched a very similar line of ready mix luxury goodies after a collaboration with the self-taught NZ baker. Read more Video, Audio
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Tackle height to be lowered in community rugby
1 Nov 2022The tackle height will be lowered in community rugby in 2023. New Zealand Rugby has announced three game innovations that will be trialled next year, designed to improve player safety, flow of the… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland mayor criticises govt over city's rail, transport problems
Auckland is facing a public transport crisis and the government needs to get on an emergency footing, mayor Wayne Brown says.
In a statement Brown says Aucklanders should not and will not acept two… Read more Video, Audio
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MBIE chips in on $4m bailout for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
1 Nov 2022The embattled skifield operator Ruapehu Alpine Lifts has received a $4 million rescue package - partly with help from the government - as it tries to make it to the next ski season.
The voluntary… 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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