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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, 6 May 2024
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Police appeal for info following fatal Ponsonby shooting
6 May 2024The victim in the fatal Ponsonby shooting and the gunman dont appear to know each other, according to police. Detective Inspector Chris Barry spoke with Lisa Owen Audio
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Valuable mineral means future bright for Reefton
6 May 2024The future is looking bright for the small West Coast town of Reefton, which is sitting on a significant supply of a valuable mineral used in everything from iphones to solar panels and electric… Read more Audio
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Pay student nurses, says NZNO
6 May 2024The nurses organisation is urging the government to follow in Australia's footsteps and pay students doing mandatory on the job training to combat so called "placement poverty". Nurses Organisation… Read more Audio
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Woman nearly dies from skin reaction to meds
6 May 2024A woman in her 20s who had a skin reaction from her epilepsy medication nearly died after waiting weeks to see a dermatologist in the public system. It's believed to be the first-ever case of its kind… Read more Audio
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Manhunt underway after fatal Ponsonby shooting
6 May 2024A man hunt is underway for an "extremely dangerous man" wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Auckland's Ponsonby last night. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
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Championship hopes high for NZ Sevens teams
6 May 2024A shake-up of the rugby sevens circuit this season will separate the best from the rest. For the first time a grand final will cap off the competition and New Zealand's men and women are in with a… Read more Audio
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Government announces $1.9b boost for Corrections
6 May 2024The coalition government will spend $1.9 billion dollars over the next four years on more prison beds, prison officers and rehabilitation for remand inmates. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig… Read more Audio
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Israel move to shut down local Al Jazera offices
6 May 2024Middle East correspondent Camille Nedelec speaks to Lisa Owen about ceasefire talks between Hamas and international mediators, the Israeli government's move to shut down Al Jazeera's offices in the… Read more Audio
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Council compliance wardens "potentially dangerous"
6 May 2024Auckland council's use of compliance wardens with no legal powers to deal with anti social behaviour is a potentially dangerous slippery slope, according to a former top cop. Former police inspector &… Read more Audio
Friday, 3 May 2024
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South China braces for disaster amid torrential rain
3 May 2024Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about southern China bracing for disaster amid torrential rain, a heatwave affecting multiple countries and the battle for AI ramping up… Read more Audio
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Brynderwyns closure good for some businesses
3 May 2024A Northland business owner says it was horrible to see yet another slip on the Brynderwyn hills, just weeks before the road was due to re-open. Luka Forman reports. Audio
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Evening business for 3 May 2024
3 May 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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