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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, 2 May 2025
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Clean up in Canterbury underway after record rain fall
2 May 2025A local state of emergency remains in place for Christchurch and Banks Peninsla due to widespread flooding and slips. It's just been lifted in the Selwyn District. Although weather warnings have now… Read more Audio
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Commerce Commission chair on Air NZ fare prices
2 May 2025The government's competition watchdog is keeping a close eye on the cost of domestic air travel, but the chair of the Commerce Commission's all but ruled out a market study suggesting it would do… Read more Audio
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Canterbury begins clean up process after flooding
2 May 2025The State of Emergency in Selwyn has been lifted, but it will continue in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula until at least tomorrow, as the region starts the clean up process after being inundated in… Read more Audio
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Kiwis spending more on weddings - planner
2 May 2025These days some weddings are more than just a free drink, snazzy snacks or a full slap up meal, they can even be multi day events. In recent times, about 18,000 of us have got married each year - and… Read more Audio
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Blues need winning streak for play-offs
2 May 2025The defending champs the Blues need to win all four remaining games and that winning streak needs to start on Friday against the Western Force. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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National vote to determine if Albanese wins second term
There will be a national vote on Saturday in Australia to determine if Labor prime minister Anthony Albanese can win a second term. It's looking like either will go down to the wire, even though Peter… Read more Audio
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Wellington mopping up after bad weather
2 May 2025The Canterbury communities of Little River and Akaroa are both still cut off from the rest of the country after yesterday's torrential rain flooded their areas. A state of emergency is still in place… Read more Audio
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Should every weekend be a long weekend?
2 May 2025The 40 hour work week in New Zealand was largely cemented in the 1930's. It was argued it would increase work opportunities in an economic depression. French law on the other hand defines the full… Read more Audio
Thursday, 1 May 2025
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Voters to determine if Albanese able to win majority
1 May 2025Undecided voters in this weekend's Australian national elections will determine if Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is able to win a majority and continue to govern in his own right. But if you believe… Read more Audio
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States of emergency declared in Christchurch & Banks Peninsular
1 May 2025Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger speaks with Lisa Owen after a state of emergency was declared in the city. Audio
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Evening business for 1 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Indian Panthers suspended from National Basketball League
1 May 2025The Indian Panthers have been suspended from the New Zealand National Basketball League indefinitely. The team joined the competition this season but have failed to win a game, had a coach quit and… Read more 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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