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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, 22 September 2022
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NZ confirms support for Ukraine as Russia renews attack
The escalation in Russia's war effort has cast a dark cloud over world leaders who are gathered in New York to try find solutions to the world's crises. Jacinda Ardern is one of those at the United… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 22/09/2022
22 Sep 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312686250112 Video, Audio
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Couple camping out in search of lost dog
22 Sep 2022An Auckland couple is spending their fourth night camping in Aucklands Botanic Gardens as they continue to search for their missing dog. Three year old toy poodle Burrito hasn't been seen since his… Read more Video, Audio
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Debate ahead of Wallabies and All Blacks match
22 Sep 2022In some big selection calls, coach Ian Foster has benched break out hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho in favour of Codie Taylor. And Beauden Barrett will slot in at fullback, despite calls by some to move… Read more Video, Audio
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Virtual reality inspiring job seekers
22 Sep 2022Technology is giving job hunters an interactive insight into jobs they might be keen to give a go. The Ministry of Social Development is giving those on the jobseeker benefit a taste of work through… Read more Audio
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Thousands fleeing Russia in fear of Putin's next move
Last night, President Putin announced the Kremlin will call up thousands of extra troops to fight in Ukraine. But some fear the president won't stop at military reservists.. and have taken evasive… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
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Ongoing wet weather leaves regional roads needing urgent repairs
21 Sep 2022A damp autumn, wet winter and stormy spring have left one of New Zealand's most isolated roading networks in need of urgent repairs.
Roads in the eastern Tararua District of the lower North Island… Read more Video, Audio
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Ex-Gloriavale woman describes working a week after giving birth
21 Sep 2022A former Gloriavale member says she returned to labour-intensive work a week after her baby was born.
Crystal Loyal is one of six former Gloriavale women are seeking a ruling they were employees, not… Read more Audio
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Shoppers, staff, shaken as masked robbers hit St Lukes Mall
21 Sep 2022It was a brazen daylight robbery by masked offenders which has left retail workers and shopper rattled.
Several people burst into the St Luke's Mall in Auckland - their faces covered and carrying… Read more Video, Audio
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Cycling World Champs in Wollongong under magpie attack
Springtime and magpie swooping season are synonymous - but the magpies in Wollongong, south of Sydney, have become world-famous.
That's because they've been swooping some of the most elite cyclists… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 21 September 2022
21 Sep 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312631247112 Video, Audio
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Maritime Union reacts to damning Ports of Auckland report
21 Sep 2022A damning report into the Ports of Auckland's automation programme has found multiple failings, leading to inadequate management and governance.
The report found the project suffered from poor risk… 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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