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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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Monday, 22 July 2024
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Parking meters in Devonport will ruin ambience - Heritage advocates
22 Jul 2024Heritage advocates in the Auckland suburb of Devonport want parking meters kept off their quaint streets - saying they'll ruin the ambience. For now, the historic seaside village on the North Shore is… Read more Audio
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Benjamin Netanyahu to visit US this week to meet with Joe Biden
22 Jul 2024Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a major escalation involving Israel, and a rebel group in Yemen, the war in Gaza continuing to have a major impact on global… Read more Audio
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How do people feel about the US elections?
22 Jul 2024Visual journalist Nick Munro asked people in Auckland if they're interested in US politics and how they feel about the upcoming election in November. Audio
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Joe Biden drops out of US presidential race
22 Jul 2024Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by Joe Biden and three possible candidates, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Transport Secretary Pete Buttegieg… Read more Audio
Friday, 19 July 2024
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Ex-CIA analyst charged with spying for South Korea
19 Jul 2024Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a cynaide poisoning in Bangkok, protests taking place in Bangladesh and an ex-CIA analyst being charged with spying for South Korea. Audio
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Pacific leaders call for support for kids of seasonal workers
19 Jul 2024Pacific leaders are calling for more support for the children of seasonal workers left behind when their parents come to work in New Zealand. As the demand for seasonal labour from Pacific countries… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 19 July 2024
19 Jul 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Warriors head to Canberra to take on Raiders
19 Jul 2024The Warriors return to action in the NRL tonight as they head to Canberra to take on the Raiders. However, they will be without one of their most influential players, sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks… Read more Audio
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Transport Agency reponds to Mackenzie District bus crash
The Transport Agency said it's too early to tell whether the icy Mackenzie District highway where two buses crashed should have been closed earlier. Fifteen people were taken to hospital, two in a… Read more Audio
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Pharmac director quits over no treaty factored into decisions
19 Jul 2024"The evidence is clear.' That's the word from outgoing Pharmac director Dr Anthony Jordan, who has quit the drug buying agency following a direction from Associate Health Minister David Seymour this… Read more Audio
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Trump speaks on attemped assassination
19 Jul 2024CNN's Rafael Romo speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Trump's speech today, Joe Biden deciding whether to step down and if the Democrats are getting closer to an announcement. Audio
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Donald Trump gives speech in Milawaukee
19 Jul 2024Donald Trump has given a somewhat conciliatory speech to the Republican National Convention while at the same time claiming he and only he can solve all of the problems facing the United States and… Read more 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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