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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, 28 May 2024
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Out of work govt worker helping others
28 May 2024Out of work government worker Paula speaks to Lisa Owen about helping others in the same boat navigate the realities of unemployment. Audio
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ACT MP sells shares in drug companies
28 May 2024ACT MP Todd Stephenson is selling his shares in three drug companies - after Labour accused him in Parliament of being a "pharmaceutical industry plant". Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Read more Audio
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The pain game of lingering for elective surgery
28 May 2024Checkpoint's Lisa Owen speaks to four people on the elective surgery waiting list, about their experiences, and their long wait. Audio
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'You can't eat a tampon' - cost of living laid bare
Families have been forced to choose between buying period products or putting food on the table as the cost of living bites into their weekly shop. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio
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Summing up in Enchanter court case
28 May 2024One of the country's worst maritime tragedies of recent years - the Enchanter tragedy - is the subject of a court case in Whangarei. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Govt urged to make deeper public service cuts
28 May 2024The government is again facing criticism over its job cuts - but this time, with arguments they're too shallow. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
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Big weekend for NZ sport
28 May 2024RNZ sports journalist speaks to Lisa Owen about three sold out games across three different sports over the past weekend. Audio
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Scrabble champs get R-E-A-D-Y for champs
28 May 2024Auckland scrabbler Cooper Ashley speaks to Lisa Owen about the national champs taking place this weekend Audio
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Closing arguments for Trump's criminal trial tomorrow
28 May 2024United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about the closing arguments in Donald Trump's trial being heard tomorrow and deadly weather that struck during the holiday weekend. Audio
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Should foreigners pay even more for Great Walks?
Foreign visitors already pay more than Kiwis for the Great Walks. Our visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people if they think that price should go up more. Audio
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DOC booking site faces problems again
28 May 2024President of the Federated Mountain Clubs Megan Dimozantos speaks to Lisa Owen about the DOC website failing again when Great Walks bookings opened, and what to do with the ballooning demand. Audio
Monday, 27 May 2024
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Hong Kong national securtiy case likely to reach verdict
27 May 2024Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Hong Kong's largest national security case likely to reach a verdict soon 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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