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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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Thursday, 2 February 2023
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Auckland floods: Swanson residents blame new developments
Residents in Swanson and experts are calling for no more housing developments in flood-prone areas. The area was left under metres of floodwaters for the second time in two years over the weekend… Read more Audio
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Auckland floods - Huge community response in clean-up effort
2 Feb 2023There's been a massive community response to the clean up effort in Auckland.
Thousands have been mucking in to help people get back into their homes, or offering a place to shower for those still… Read more Audio
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SH1 to Northland unlikely to open for Waitangi weekend
It's not just the Coromandel. A key stretch of road in Northland is unlikely to open for the long weekend - after another slip was found. The State Highway 1 section from the Brynderwyn Hills to Waipu… Read more Audio
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Weather: Latest on devastated Coromandel highway
Officials have been checking out the newly formed abyss that runs through a key state highway in the Coromandel. A section of State Highway 25A has completely washed away, after cracks first emerged… Read more Audio
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Nearly 500 Auckland state houses damaged in floods
Almost five hundred Auckland state houses have suffered flood damage with an unknown number destined for demolition. Some of those badly damaged homes are virtually new, only completed in 2019. Now… Read more Audio
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What to look for when buying a car after the Auckland floods
In the past few days more than 1500 vehicles that were inundated with flood waters have been towed away from random spots where they eventually washed up after heavy rain flooded parts of Auckland… Read more Audio
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Business News for 2 February 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Who will coach NZ men's football team?
2 Feb 2023Just who will be the new coach of New Zealand's men's football side remains a mystery after a frenetic 36 hours of news relating to the job. The widely reported frontrunner for the All Whites role… Read more Audio
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Pop star Ed Sheeran ready for record crowd in Wellington
2 Feb 2023One of the world's most famous redheads is back in Aotearoa. Popstar Ed Sheeran is tonight playing Wellington's Sky Stadium in front of a record crowd as part of his Mathematics world tour.
Our… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland Emergency Management warns of more heavy rain
2 Feb 2023Aucklanders are being urged to be vigilant ahead of rain tonight that could be heavy for some but completely bypass other areas.
Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel and Waikato have severe… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland floods: Cleaning up damage as more clouds loom
2 Feb 2023Some parts of Auckland could be in for localised thunderstorms this evening with a heavy rain warning in place until 10pm Thursday.
The current state of emergency is due to be lifted on Friday but… Read more Video, Audio
Wednesday, 1 February 2023
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Waitakere Ranges residents face major repairs to homes, roads
1 Feb 2023Different day, more damage. West Auckland has been slammed by heavy rains and slips over the last week. Residents who were battered by the worst of the storm on Friday are relieved last night's rain… 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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