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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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Thursday, 11 April 2024
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Boeing whistleblower raises concerns about Dreamliners
11 Apr 2024United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Boeing coming under investigation because of a whistleblower's concerns over Dreamliner aircraft and Arizona's Supreme Court banning… Read more Audio
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Culture and Heritage is looking at cutting its staff
11 Apr 2024Career Transition coach and Career Consultant Jennie Miller speaks to Lisa Owen about the impact of mass job losses. Visual Journalist Marika Khabazi ask people about the impact of public sector job… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 10 April 2024
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Life raft for Newshub drifts further away
Media and Communications Minister Melissa Lee talks to Lisa Owen about the demise of Newshub and the loss of several TVNZ programmes. Audio
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South Africa: Destructive weather batters Cape Town
10 Apr 2024South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen destructive weather in South Africa's capital, long-awaited changes to immigration law and the rescue of several Loggerhead turtles in Cape… Read more Audio
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Lawmakers worry tobacco companies will outsmart ban
Lawmakers are worried tobacco companies will outsmart the government's looming ban on disposable vapes. The ban is set to come into force by the end of the year - along with new retailer restrictions… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 10 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Sports news with Felicity Reid
10 Apr 2024New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is back at Augusta for his second Masters tournament which tees off in the early hours of Friday morning. Fox finished tied for 26th last year at even-par. This year he's… Read more Audio
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Gerry McSweeney runs Wilderness Lodge at Lake Moeraki
10 Apr 2024Long time resident Gerry McSweeney runs Wilderness Lodge at Lake Moeraki. Audio
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Warner Brothers Discovery confirms Newshub shutdown
Newshub staff had their fears confirmed today with the announcement the news operation will shut down in July and nearly 300 people will lose their jobs. The proposal by owners Warner Brothers to… Read more Audio
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Department of Conservation slashing jobs
10 Apr 2024The Department of Conservation is slashing about one hundred and thirty positions. DOC says it has to make the government mandated six and half percent savings, but it has tried to find options with… Read more Audio
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Iconic fashion designer Kate Sylvester shuts up shop
10 Apr 2024conic fashion designer Kate Sylvester shuts up shop after 31 years. Visual journalist Marika Khabazi asks people how often they buy new clothes. Audio
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Former tyre company Beaurepaires is headed to court
10 Apr 2024Commerce Commission Fair Trading General Manager Vanessa Horne speaks to Lisa Owen about Beaurepaires heading to court over extended warranties. 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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