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Checkpoint
Checkpoint is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme. Our multi-media show broadcasts on 101FM, and you can also watch it live on our website, Freeview Channel 50 and Face TV on Sky Channel 083 every weeknight from 5pm, where we tackle the stories of the day. Hosted by Lisa Owen. Send news tips and feedback to checkpoint@rnz.co.nz
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Monday 18 February 2019
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Friday, 15 February 2019
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"Unfortunately she trusted that Lime would not steer her into trouble"
The lawyer suing Lime Scooters on behalf of a Florida woman, left with catastrophic brain injuries after crashing off one, believes the electric scooters are a health crisis. 28 year old security… Read more Video, Audio
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Lime pass 1million rides as ACC claims rise
15 Feb 2019Are you signing your life away with you sign up to Lime scooters? Lime's user sign up is 35 pages long and one lawyer says while its technically legal, some parts of the contract are questionable. Video, Audio
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Could the NZ, China 'year of tourism' be over?
New Zealand's tourism numbers from China are up, but a New Zealand businessman in China believes they could halve if the two-countries' relationship doesn't improve. Audio
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Checkpoint for Friday, February 15, 2019
15 Feb 2019Watch Friday's full episode of Checkpoint here. Video
Thursday, 14 February 2019
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Vietnam war veterans honoured in Auckland
14 Feb 2019Emotions ran high at Government House as 30 veterans were honoured in a ceremony led by Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy. Read more Video, Audio
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Solomon Islands poised for historic election
Election campaigning is well underway with various political parties launching their manifestos. Some are calling it an opportunity to stamp out political corruption. Audio
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Gisborne council say only 24 hours of water left in reservoir
14 Feb 2019A damaged mains pipe in Makaraka has caused a major leak, leading Gisborne district council to issue a level 4 alert. Audio
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Assistant Police Commissioner says staff won't enter mine yet
14 Feb 2019The police maintain that miners will be up to the task of assessing critical evidence that could be found inside Pike River mine. Read more Video, Audio
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Wellington couples opt for axes this Valentine's day
14 Feb 2019Sick of roses, flowers and cuddly toys, this year Cupid is throwing axes instead of arrows... Read more Video, Audio
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Sewing - a life saver for Palmerston North refugee family
14 Feb 2019The family were forced to flee Myanmar after their land, home and farm were confiscated by the government. After more than a decade as refugees, they've made their way to New Zealand. Read more Video, Audio
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Sir Tim Shadbolt says the polytech 'mega merger' will be disastrous
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has slammed the polytech merger proposal, saying it would be disastrous for the Southern Institute of Technology in his city. Audio
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Courses are inconsistent around the country, say Polytech students
14 Feb 2019This comes as briefing papers reveal the Tertiary Education Commission and the Ministry of Education said the risks of a mega-merger outweighed the benefits. Audio
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About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's multi-platform drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays from 5pm to 6:30pm on RNZ National on AM and FM, Freeview Channel 50, Face TV (Sky channel 83) and live video stream. If you need help setting up Freeview on your TV visit our help page.