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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, 31 March 2022
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Omicron: Nearly a third of Covid cases are children or teens
31 Mar 2022Nearly a third of all current Covid community cases are children and teenagers.
Latest Health Ministry figures show 14.4 percent are children aged nine and under, and 17.4 percent are aged between 10… Read more Audio
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Weather: Major disruptions in Wellington as fog lingers
31 Mar 2022A stubborn blanket of fog has been causing significant travel disruptions in and out of Wellington again today.
The capital has been under cover for almost three days now and it's grounded almost… Read more Audio
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Lifeline in need without funding after Rhythm & Vines cancelled
Lifeline Aotearoa is in need of financial help generous donors needed to fill a financial gap left after Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines got canned.
Lifeline operates a phone service for people who are… Read more Video, Audio
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Labour shortage critical - Shamubeel Eaqub's analysis
31 Mar 2022The labour shortage is not just tight - it's critical - that's according to new data out today.
The report by Sense Partners for Business NZ shows in most parts of the country, including the entire… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 31 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6302383016001 Video, Audio
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Day one of Wellington's controversial, delayed, budget-blown road
31 Mar 2022Transmission Gully is open to the public, and there's already been a speeding ticket and a police car has found itself stuck.
After a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, vehicles were allowed to start… Read more Video, Audio
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Only three percent of Auckland arterial roads may lose some carparks
31 Mar 2022From Friday, Auckland Council will be asking for the public's feedback on a new parking strategy for the city.
Despite fears that many Auckland roads would lose their street parking, only three… Read more Audio
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Two Young Nats resign after online bullying revealed
Two young National Party members have resigned, and the party launched an investigation into allegations a Young Nat was behind an abusive and relentless campaign against Christchurch-based women… Read more Audio
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Fiordland Jet boss responds to Auditor General report on strategic tourism fund
31 Mar 2022Fiordland Jet co-owner Chris Adams got half way through applying for a loan under the Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Plan and gave up..
He's been reading the report, and talks to Lisa Owen.
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Govt tourism boost criticised for lack of transparency
A government tourism fund that handed out hundred of millions dollars is being criticised for a lack of transparency and clarity.
An Auditor General's report released today confirms many of the… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 30 March 2022
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All Whites have chance at another Football World Cup
30 Mar 2022The All Whites can move within one win of their third appearance at a Football World Cup tomorrow morning. Read more Audio
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Shane Warne farewelled at MCG
30 Mar 2022Later tonight much of Australia will come to a standstill to watch the memorial for cricketer Shane Warne.
The 52 year-old leg-spinner is being honoured at the ground considered the holy grail of… Read more Video, Audio
Checkpoint
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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