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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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Wednesday, 1 May 2024
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Unemployment figures show 31,000 people hunting for jobs
Just released figures show a steady climb in the unemployment rate that's cranked up to 4.3 percent for the March quarter, up from four percent in previous three months. Kiwi Bank chief economist… Read more Audio
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100-year-old walking 100km for charity
1 May 2024A Hawke's Bay man is striding his way to his goal of walking one hundred kilometres in his hundredth year for charity. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
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Hoggard defends 'gold standard' live exports
Polishing a turd is how one farmer's described the government's plan to resume live animal exports under a "gold standard" regime. Associate Agriculture Minister, Andrew Hoggard speaks to Lisa Owen Audio
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Busted Wynyard Quarter bridge hurting businesses
1 May 2024A bridge or a knackered one at least could be sinking businesses in Auckland's viaduct. Owner of The Conservatory bar and restaurant on Auckland's water front Tricky Hartley speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Kirk Penney announced for FIBA Hall of Fame
1 May 2024Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen about Kirk Penney's FIBA Hall of Fame induction. Audio
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View of Mt. Fuji to be blocked due to unruly tourists
1 May 2024Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about Elon Musk snubbing India but still visiting China, Air China's massive order of planes from a state-owned manufacturer and Japanese… Read more Audio
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Auckland Uni students rally for Gaza
1 May 2024Students protestors are gathering on Auckland University's city campus to rally against Israel's war in Gaza. Reporter Maia Ingoe speaks to Lisa Owen Audio
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
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Australian budget airline Bonza in trouble
30 Apr 2024Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Australian airline Bonza's chaotic day of flight cancellations, stranded passengers and an uncertain future for the budget carrier. Audio
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Evening business for 30 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Kiwi swimmers eyeing medals in Paris
30 Apr 2024New Zealand swimming is on the rise with a 9 strong team named for the Paris Olympics. Sports reporter Barry Guy has the story. Audio
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Emotional scenes at 3yo's inquest
30 Apr 2024The second day of the inquest into a little boy's death in Gore, has wrapped up in the Invercargill District Court. Three year old Lachlan Jones was found dead in a local oxidation pond in 2019. His… Read more Audio
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Air NZ responds to complaint after Chigago route cancellation
30 Apr 2024An Air New Zealand customer spent seven hours on the phone to the airline trying to rebook a cancelled international flight. Air New Zealand general manager long haul Scott Carr spoke with Lisa Owen. 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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