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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, 19 April 2024
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Reports of airstrike on Iran - Middle East correspondent
19 Apr 2024Let's head to the Middle East now where there are reports of an airstrike on Iran. Both CNN and CBS say a US officials have confirmed Israel has launched an attack on Iran. Audio
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New moorings could be answer for Great Barrier Caulerpa restrictions
19 Apr 2024New boat moorings could be the answer for Great Barrier Island businesses struggling with a lack of tourism due to anchoring restrictions. The restrictions are in place around most of the island as a… Read more Audio
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More cost cutting in health sector
19 Apr 2024Te Whatu Ora has detailed more cost-cutting expectations to health professionals, such as no backfill onwards if staff are sick, and an end to double shifts which pay overtime.
Executive director of… Read more Audio -
"A bloody long time coming": Life sentence for Blackmore murderers
19 Apr 2024Justice for slain Christchurch mother Angela Blackmoore has been a bloody long time coming. That's the view of her family, who were in the High Court today to see life sentences handed down to two of… Read more Audio
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Over 60 Muriwai homes pulled apart as final part of storm recovery
19 Apr 2024More than sixty homes in Muriwai are being pulled apart as Auckland Council moves into the final stages of storm recovery. Audio
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Supercar racing returns to New Zealand, in Taupo for first time
19 Apr 2024Supercar racing has returned to New Zealand, with racing being held for the first time at the Taupo International Motorsport Park. Audio
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Weekend of sport: Warriors & Super Rugby preview
19 Apr 2024Once again we're looking forward to a big weekend of sport, here to preview a couple of big games is RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall. Audio
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Wellingtonians on golden mile project
19 Apr 2024A Wellington homewear store is closing its doors after 33 years, over concerns about the golden mile project - which prioritises pedestrians. Audio
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Canada budget to increase tax on rich
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the Canadian federal government to fund new budget spending by increasing capital gains tax. Audio
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Call for a specific law to address stalking
19 Apr 2024A call tonight for a specific law to address the crime of stalking. It follows revelations police failed a young Auckland law student who was later brutally murdered by a man she'd complained to them… Read more Audio
Thursday, 18 April 2024
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Great barrier island's dire need for a dentist: Residents resort to DIY pain relief
18 Apr 2024Great Barrier Island is in dire need of a dentist, with some residents resorting to DIY solutions for pain relief because they can not afford the trip to the mainland for treatment. Luka Forman… Read more Audio
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Sydney mall opens for the first time since mass stabbing
18 Apr 2024The Westfield shopping complex at Bondi Junction in Sydney has opened its doors for the first time since the mass stabbing over the weekend that killed six people and left many others injured… 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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