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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, 29 April 2024
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Auckland Councillors mull Eden Park upgrade
29 Apr 2024Auckland councillors have been given the job to decide whether the city needs a new stadium, or to upgrade Eden Park. Our video journalist Nick Monro asked some Aucklanders which option they would… Read more Audio
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Black Caps name T20 World Cup squad
29 Apr 2024The Black Caps have named an experience laden squard for June's T20 World Cup to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States. Thirteen of New Zealand's 15-strong squad were at the last T20… Read more Audio
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Anneke Smith on the government's priorities for education
29 Apr 2024Anneke Smith speaks to Lisa Owen about the government's education priorities Audio
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Driving test wait times blowing out
29 Apr 2024Wait times for people to sit their drivers licence have blown out and part of the problem is free re-sits for those who fail. North Shore driving instructor Matthew Campbell speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Friday, 26 April 2024
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Te Whatu Ora target to save a 105 million by July
In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of… Read more Audio
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Extreme temperatures hit parts of Asia
26 Apr 2024Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the US Secretary of State's visit to China, North Korea strengthening ties with Iran and extreme temperatures hitting parts of Asia. Audio
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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
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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