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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, 5 April 2024
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Warriors aiming to make it three wins in a row in the NRL
5 Apr 2024Jamie Wall speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the Warriors aiming to make it three wins in a row in the NRL and the Wellington Phoenix playing over in Australia. Read more Audio
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Video shows kids jumping from bridge while train runs past
5 Apr 2024Playing chicken with trains continues to plague the Waikato town of Ngāruawāhia. A new video on social media shows seven kids jumping from the rail bridge into the Waikato River just as a train engine… Read more Audio
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Canada: Niagara region declares state of emergency due to eclipse
5 Apr 2024Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Canada's Niagara region declaring a state of emergency due to an eclipse, Canada's plans for a free school lunch programme and… Read more Audio
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Porirua ratepayers told they'll have to pay more to have glass recycled
5 Apr 2024Ratepayers in Porirua are being told they'll have to pay more if they want their glass recycled. Currently glass is crushed and used in roading and drainage at the tip - rather than living to see… Read more Audio
Thursday, 4 April 2024
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Australia: Defamation case raises ethical concerns
4 Apr 2024Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Leiataua about a high stakes defamation case hearing explosive new evidence that has raised ethical concerns about what commercial news programs do… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 4 April 2024
4 Apr 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Free lunches improve attendance and achievement - school
4 Apr 2024The future of free school lunches is in doubt with the programme up for review as part of next month's Budget. The coalition has said funding for Ka Ora, Ka Ako - which feeds about 230,000 students a… Read more Audio
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Cricket: England seals one-day series in Hamilton
4 Apr 2024England have dominated the White Ferns during their cricket tour of Aotearoa. With the T20 series already in the bag, England had the opportunity to seal the one-day series in Hamilton. Felicity Reid… Read more Audio
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Govt annouces plans to relax rules around building products
4 Apr 2024The cost of building could soon become cheaper. The Government has today announced plans to cut red tape - including relaxing rules around new building products and removing projects under $65,000… Read more Audio
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Ministry of Health confirms it will cut 134 roles
4 Apr 2024Destroyed, distressed, and disappointed, public servants are reeling as government departments continue to bring down the axe on jobs to save cash. The Ministry of Health has confirmed it will cut 134… Read more Audio
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How much are people currently paying for a cup of coffee?
It's the daily caffeine hit many of us can't live without, but like everything else, prices seem to be creeping up for a cup of coffee. Visual journalist Nick Monro went to ask people what they're… Read more Video, Audio
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Ōtautahi set to have a primary birthing unit again
4 Apr 2024Christchurch is once again set to have a primary birthing unit this month. St George's Hospital closed the city's only unit last June when its maternity contract with Health Canterbury came to an end… 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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