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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, 26 April 2024
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Evening business for 26 April 2024
26 Apr 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Mea Motu fired up ahead of next boxing outing
26 Apr 2024The Night-Mea is back for what may possibly be her last boxing bout in Aotearoa. Mea Motu will step into the ring tonight at ABA Stadium in Auckland tonight where she has gone up two weight classes… Read more Audio
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Independent supermarket to open in Hamilton
26 Apr 2024A supermarket free Hamilton suburb is days away from getting a new independent grocery store after it was abandoned by Countdown last August because of growing retail crime and building issues… Read more Audio
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Fisherman with infected wound waits 7 hours in A&E
A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Audio
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Fast track legislation could taint New Zealand's reputation
26 Apr 2024Transparency International says fast track legislation that would give three ministers the power to greenlight significant infrastructure and development projects could taint New Zealand's reputation… Read more Audio
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Indoor stadium to finally open in Kaikohe
26 Apr 2024It's been a dream in Kaikohe for decades - an indoor stadium where kids can play sports all year round, and where future stars can get a start without having to travel to Auckland or Whangarei. Peter… Read more Audio
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Big weekend ahead for the Wellington Phoenix
26 Apr 2024RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall previews the Crusaders' Friday night match and the big weekend for the Wellington Phoenix. He speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Staffing shortages force clinics to close doors reduce hours
26 Apr 2024Health professionals are painting a bleak picture of the level of workforce shortages in the sector. Nick James reports. Audio
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Ontario to ditch sick notes for time off work
26 Apr 2024Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about a Canadian family demanding answers after a family member died on holiday in Cuba with the wrong body being shipped home and the mayor… Read more Audio
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South Island churches face rising insurance premiums
26 Apr 2024Catholic churches in Otago and Southland are ditching traditional insurance policies because there's nothing heavenly about sky rocketing premiums. Father Gerard Ansley speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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Businesses call for changes to Anzac trading restrictions
24 Apr 2024Auckland businesses say they will lose out on thousands of dollars in business due to Anzac trading restrictions, and others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday… Read more Audio
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Opera about notorious South African criminal trial debuts
24 Apr 2024Let's get to South Africa now and we're joined by our correspondent Elna Schutz 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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