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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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Tuesday, 26 March 2024
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Prime Minister condemns China cyber-attack
26 Mar 2024The Government has accused China of being behind a successful hack of New Zealand's Parliament three years ago - in which some MPs' data was taken - but nothing sensitive or strategic. The Prime… Read more Audio
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Iguana and tortoise stolen from reptile park last week
26 Mar 2024A cold blooded crime, a green Iguana and Leopard tortoise were stolen from a Reptile park last week, and staff reckon a lawbreaking reptile enthusiast could be to blame. Thieves broke in and snatched… Read more Audio
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When was the last time you sent or received a letter?
26 Mar 2024When was the last time you sent or received a letter in the mail and what was it? Our reporter Georgie Hanafin asked some people. Read more Video, Audio
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NZ Post plans to get rid of more than 700 mail delivery staff
26 Mar 2024It's confirmed the traditional postie is soon to be extinct. New Zealand post is pushing ahead with plans to get rid of more than 700 mail delivery staff. Letters will eventually be delivered by… Read more Audio
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Highway through Brynderwyn Hills to open for 6 days
26 Mar 2024The gateway to the north will reopen this weekend, but visitors will have to get in quick. The highway through the Brynderwyn Hills will be open for just six days before crews shut it back down until… Read more Audio
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TJ Perenara responds to Hurricanes Poua haka
26 Mar 2024Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about the Hurricanes Poua haka and the Blues' win over the Crusaders on Saturday night. Read more Audio
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Some loyalty programmes more expensive than regular prices
26 Mar 2024Loyalty could cost you when it comes to the supermarket shop; that's despite customer programmes designed to keep you coming back. A comparative shop by Consumer NZ has revealed some pretty lack… Read more Audio
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Trump's bond for his civil fraud case slashed
26 Mar 2024United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's near half-a-billion dollar bond for his civil fraud case being slashed and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signing a… Read more Audio
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Animal welfare groups call for NZ to extend protection laws
26 Mar 2024New Zealand's importing masses of meat and dairy products from countries where the animals may have been treated cruelly, because of less strict welfare laws. Now a collective of animal welfare groups… Read more Audio
Monday, 25 March 2024
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Evening business for 25 March 2024
25 Mar 2024News from the business sector, including a market report Audio
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Lower Hutt residents calling for people to speak up about children with horrific injuries
25 Mar 2024A member of the public has come forward in relation to the horrific injuries two young children suffered in Lower Hutt. Police announced on Friday two children, aged five and four, had received very… Read more Audio
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Australia and Britain update travel advisories for Hong Kong
25 Mar 2024Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Australia and Britain updating their travel advisories for Hong Kong, Apple CEO Tim Cook on the charm offensive in China and a street in Hong Kong… 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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