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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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Friday, 6 May 2022
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Questions over the 'essentials' in Countdown's price freeze
There are questions over Countdown supermarkets definition of everyday essentials after it announced a price freeze on more than 600 of them to help people struggling with the rising cost of living.
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Tauranga bus drivers boycott stops for fear of violence
6 May 2022Tauranga bus drivers have begun a boycott of some stops in the city because of violent incidents and concerns for their safety along their routes.
Last month Checkpoint reported bus drivers were… Read more Video, Audio
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Covid tech entrepreneur keen to trial more accurate RAT in NZ
A tech expert involved in creating the Covid tracer app, is trying to import and trial a new type of RAT test that could be as accurate as PCRs.
New Zealand experts say it could provide cheap, quick… Read more Audio
Thursday, 5 May 2022
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Mallard holds on to Speaker role after trespass controversy
Trevor Mallard is safe in his job as Parliament's Speaker for now - with the Prime Minister continuing to express her support.
The Speaker performed a major backdown yesterday - withdrawing five… Read more Video, Audio
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Auckland councillors debate cycleway network expansion plan
5 May 2022A new $300 million plan for Auckland cycleways ran into strong headwinds today.
Some councillors believe the plan could make Auckland the next best thing to Copenhagen, but others believe it swallows… Read more Audio
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Taranaki surfers stoked to be competing together on world waves
Four Taranaki teenagers are hoping to carve up the opposition at the world junior surf champs in El Salvador.
Part of a 12-strong New Zealand team, the so-called Taranaki Grom Squad say they're… Read more Video, Audio
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TikTok blamed for multiple car thefts on Kāpiti Coast
Kāpiti Coast community leaders are concerned social media platform TikTok has a role in vehicle thefts around Wellington, averaging about 10 per day.
Police confirmed there were 290 vehicles stolen… Read more Video, Audio
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Ara broadcasting school review uncovers culture of bullying
A review into the New Zealand Broadcasting School has uncovered a culture of bullying and harassment, prompted by media reports of a toxic learning environment last year.
Allegations about sexual… Read more Audio
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Big home development offers friends chance to share mortgage
Aucklanders buddying up with extended family or friends to buy a home are the focus of a new subdivision in the city's south-east.
Houses with six to eight bedrooms, with split kitchens and living… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 5 May 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6305636284112 Video, Audio
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Bollard makers inundated with queries after spate of ram raids
Bollard manufacturers are being inundated with queries as the spate of ram raids continues unabated around the country.
Councils are also being approached by shop owners who are looking to strengthen… Read more Audio
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Kiwi Wealth won’t do business with DGL unless CEO goes
A KiwiSaver fund has blacklisted a chemical company over its chief executive's alleged racist and sexist comments about celebrity chef and My Food Bag Founder, Nadia Lim.
In an interview with NBR… 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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