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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.
Monday to Friday, 4-6pm
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Friday, 17 May 2024
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All White and a former Phoenix captain have been arrested
17 May 2024An All White and a former Wellington Phoenix captain have both been arrested in Australia. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Govt kicks in funding for Surf Life Saving and Coastguard
17 May 2024The Government has thrown a 64-million-dollar pre-budget life preserver to Surf Life Saving and the Coastguard. Felix Walton reports. Audio
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Waikato business owners want govt to act on crime
Waikato bottle store owner Ash Parmar speaks to Lisa Owen about his concerns the government is not tough enough on retail crime. Audio
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Kiwis remain stuck in Noumea until at least Tuesday
17 May 2024Shula Guse speaks to Lisa Owen about being stuck in Noumea as the violence escalates, and the airport remains closed. Audio
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Air NZ forced to cancel New Caledonia flights
17 May 2024Air NZ Head of Flight Operations Hugh Pearce speaks to Lisa Owen about the effect on its New Caledonia flights, with the airport closed until at least Tuesday. Audio
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Kiwis feeling abandoned in New Caledonia
17 May 2024New Zealanders stuck amongst riots and civil unrest in New Caledonia's capital say they feel abandoned by their own country. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
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Football fever ahead of the Phoenix's big match
17 May 2024RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about football fever running rampant through Wellington ahead of the Phoenix's big game on Saturday. Audio
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NZTA lowers funding commitment for Te Huia
17 May 2024NZTA/Waka Kotahi chief executive Nicole Rosie speaks to Lisa Owen about the funding of the Te Huia train service. Audio
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Wildfire season kicks off in Canada
17 May 2024Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the wildfire season kicking off, Freedom Convoy organiser Pat King criminal trial starting and the unlikely victor from Drake and… Read more Audio
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One NZ closes Britomart store over staff safety
17 May 2024One NZ CEO Jason Paris speaks to Lisa Owen about the decision behind closing its Britomart store. Audio
Thursday, 16 May 2024
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Sydney police looking to recruit more kiwis
16 May 2024Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Sydney looking to recruit more kiwis for their police department and the Australian Federal Budget. Audio
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Evening business for 16 May 2024
16 May 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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