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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, 30 August 2022
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90 NZDF troops head to UK to train Ukrainian soldiers
30 Aug 2022Around 90 NZDF troops are on their way to the United Kingdom to train Ukrainian soldiers how to survive on the battlefield.
They are the second contingent of New Zealand soldiers to go to Europe. The… Read more Video, Audio
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Inquest into Dunedin man's death after Covid-19 vaccine
30 Aug 2022A Dunedin man whose death is linked to the Covid-19 vaccine was not warned of the risk of Myocarditis when he received the shot.
An inquest into the death began in the Dunedin District Court this… Read more Video, Audio
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KiwiSavers taxed: Law change would push up account fees
30 Aug 2022The government plans to charge GST on KiwiSaver fees as part of a tax bill brought in today.
It's estimated to bring in $225 million a year in tax from 2026, and is expected to have a massive knock… Read more Video, Audio
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Blaming, shaming Gloriavale girls the norm, court told
30 Aug 2022A court has been told victim blaming and shaming was standard at Gloriavale, where girls caught in inappropriate relationships with married men were called 'whores'.
Six former Gloriavale women want… Read more Audio
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Dispute at Kawerau paper mill goes to Employment Relations Authority
30 Aug 2022A heated dispute between striking workers of a Kawerau paper mill and the company they work for has escalated to the Employment Relations Authority.
Essity has locked workers out and is now… Read more Audio
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Police pledge more help for small businesses hit by ram raids
30 Aug 2022Police are putting extra resources into trying to stop ram raids, which are affecting businesses particularly in Auckland. Read more Video, Audio
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Police hunt gunman after shooting in Christchurch
30 Aug 2022Police are searching for an armed shooter tonight who allegedly fired a shot near a busy shopping area in Christchurch.
One person has been taken to hospital after being injured in the incident in… Read more Video, Audio
Monday, 29 August 2022
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'Do the right thing' poverty action advocates tell govt as refunds unfairly taxed
29 Aug 2022"You guys have the power to do the right thing so why don't you." That message to the government from an advocate who says wrongly sanctioned beneficiaries are being punished again by tax laws.
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Nurses rally over pay disparity between DHBS and community roles
29 Aug 2022Nurses have held rallies around the country over what they say is pay disparity between community nurses and their counterparts in hospitals.
Their union says nurses who work in primary care such as… Read more Video, Audio
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Pakistan desperate for aid after devastating floods
29 Aug 2022Ravaged by devastating floods, the people of Pakistan are desperate for international aid.
Expats here are fearful for their families, after extreme monsoon rains caused devastating flooding and… Read more Audio
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Gloriavale women denied breaks while working long hours
29 Aug 2022A court has heard a Gloriavale woman sometimes didn't eat or drink while working extremely long hours, and would get in trouble if she stopped.
She's one of six former members seeking a ruling from… 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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