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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, 3 May 2024
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Florist at centre of Genter allegations wants MP sacked
3 May 2024A Wellington florist who claims she was bullied by MP Julie Anne Genter says the Green should be sacked, because tax payers can do better for their bucks. Four Seasons Florist Laura Newcombe speaks to… Read more Audio
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Police Minister promises crime policies will deliver
The police minister says its not realistic to expect a crime free nirvana over night but he remains confident the government's tough on offending policies will deliver over time. Police Minister Mark… Read more Audio
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Gold cards soon to be allowed on rival Waiheke ferry
3 May 2024The clock is ticking on Fullers' monopoly for the Waiheke ferry service with the Government set to enable newcomers Island Direct to become part of the gold card scheme from the 1st of July. Louise… Read more Audio
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Duck shooting season gets underway
3 May 2024Regions across the country are awash with camo as hunters flock to the best spots for the opening of duck shooting season this weekend. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
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All Blacks potentially headed to Qatar in 2026
3 May 2024RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about the All Blacks potentially competing in Qatar in 2026. Audio
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Huge challenges caring for of child amputees in Gaza
3 May 2024Thousands of injured children are struggling to recover after amputations without proper medical equipment and adequate pain relief, according to Save the Children. Its spokesperson Sacha Myers speaks… Read more Audio
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British Columbia to roll back drug decriminalisation
3 May 2024Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about British Columbia rolling back drug decriminalisation, Ontario curbing phone use in schools and the solar eclipse having a lasting effect… Read more Audio
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Cost of burials set to skyrocket in South Waikato
3 May 2024The cost of a weekend burial in South Waikato could be about to skyrocket - by 354% in some cases. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. CEO of the Funeral Directors Association, Gillian Boyes speaks to Lisa… Read more Audio
Thursday, 2 May 2024
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Australian data breach affects almost one million people
2 May 2024Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about a data breach affecting almost one million people. Audio
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Evening business for 2 May 2024
2 May 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Peters faces legal threats over Bob Carr comments
2 May 2024In the face of legal threats and calls for the foreign minister to be stood down, Winston Peters is digging in. Political editor Jo Moir reports. Audio
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Super Rugby Pacific heads to Tonga
2 May 2024Super Rugby Pacific is heading to Tonga for the first time in what will be a homecoming for players from both teams. Moana Pasifika are hosting the Highlanders in Nuku'alofa in the historic game that… Read more 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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