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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.
Monday to Friday, 4-6pm
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Friday, 17 May 2024
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NZTA lowers funding commitment for Te Huia
17 May 2024NZTA/Waka Kotahi chief executive Nicole Rosie speaks to Lisa Owen about the funding of the Te Huia train service. Audio
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Wildfire season kicks off in Canada
17 May 2024Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the wildfire season kicking off, Freedom Convoy organiser Pat King criminal trial starting and the unlikely victor from Drake and… Read more Audio
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One NZ closes Britomart store over staff safety
17 May 2024One NZ CEO Jason Paris speaks to Lisa Owen about the decision behind closing its Britomart store. Audio
Thursday, 16 May 2024
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Sydney police looking to recruit more kiwis
16 May 2024Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Sydney looking to recruit more kiwis for their police department and the Australian Federal Budget. Audio
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Evening business for 16 May 2024
16 May 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Aucklanders getting delayed nasty parking surprise
16 May 2024Some Aucklanders have been getting a nasty surprise in the mailbox.. a parking ticket from an offence a few weeks ago. Luka Forman reports. Audio
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Premier League clubs trying to scrap VAR
16 May 2024Sports reporter Felicity Reid previews the PGA Championship and speaks about reports that some English Premier League clubs want to scrap VAR. Audio
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Latest on unrest in New Caledonia
16 May 2024RNZ's Pacific News Editor Koroi Hawkins speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest in New Caledonia. Audio
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Fonterra proposes selling all consumer brands
16 May 2024Massey University professor of marketing Bodo Lang speaks to Lisa Owen about Fonterra's move to sell its iconic brands. Audio
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Expats worried about families in New Caledonia
16 May 2024New Caledonian expats in Aotearoa admit they are scared for family and friends amid ongoing violence and civil unrest in the island nation. Adam Burns reports. Audio
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Internal Affairs says allow 10 weeks for new passport
16 May 2024Department of Internal Affairs Deputy Chief Executive of service delivery and operations Maria Robertson speaks to Lisa Owen about what's behind the delay in passport processing. Audio
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Junior doctors walk off the job again
16 May 2024Junior doctors have walked off the job again today, while Health New Zealand says its new offer is a good one. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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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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