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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, 21 April 2022
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Electric seaglider pitched to change transport by 2025
21 Apr 2022They look a bit like something out of Thunderbirds - zero carbon electric passenger seagliders.
And the ambition is to have them winging their way across New Zealand in less than three years on the… Read more Video, Audio
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Govt unveils first nine 'localities' of new health system
The government has shared which regions have been selected as the first 'locality networks' of the new health system.
It's exactly a year since the government announced it would scrap the country's… Read more Audio
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What's behind skyrocketing inflation?
Who is to blame for skyrocketing inflation - problems created overseas or the government due to its economic management?
Annual inflation has hit 6.9 percent - while slightly below expectations, it's… Read more Audio
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For sale: Waiwera hot pools, condition poor
For sale - a rundown thermal water park, about 45 minutes north of Auckland.
It could be perfect for those nostalgic for the Black Hole, the Gutbuster, the Twister, or Bob's Mistake.
The owners of… Read more Video, Audio
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Masterton's skating culture continues with new skatepark
You wouldn't expect a small town in Wairarapa to be home to some of New Zealand's gnarliest skating moments, but Masterton has everything from roller-blading to skateboarding on lock.
Our reporter… Read more Video, Audio
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Tennis player groups criticise Wimbledon over Russia ban
21 Apr 2022The Associations representing international tennis players have criticised Wimbledon's banning of players from Russia and Belarus.
The Grand Slam tournament has made the call because of Russia's… Read more Audio
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Domestic inflation incredibly high - Bagrie
New Zealand's inflation is cracking a 30-year high at 6.9 percent. Basic consumer items are getting more and more expensive.
In the past year the cost of a new house went up about 18 percent. Petrol… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 21 April 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6304588195001 Video, Audio
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Ex-All Blacks coach Wayne Smith new coach of Black Ferns
21 Apr 2022Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith has been named as the new coach of the Black Ferns, replacing Glenn Moore who resigned at the weekend.
Moore threw in the towel following a scathing review into… Read more Video, Audio
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Computer Recycling unveils new machine to deal with NZ's huge e-waste problem
21 Apr 2022A new state-of-the-art machine that sorts and shreds electronic waste has officially started operation in Auckland. Read more Video, Audio
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Dancing kiwifruit, calligraphy, clean cars - Ardern's day in Tokyo
Dancing kiwifruit, calligraphy, and clean cars. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had an eclectic first day in Tokyo as she embarks on the second leg of her international trade mission.
Jacinda Ardern… Read more Video, Audio
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Kaoss Price did not have firearm when fatally shot - police
Police have just released more information about the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price last weekend.
Price was shot dead on the road between New Plymouth and Waitara on Saturday night.
Our reporter Nick… 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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