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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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Tuesday, 14 May 2024
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Will the gang plan work?
14 May 2024Visual journalist Nick Monro asked people if they think the gang task force is the best way to reduce violent crime Audio
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Commissioner says new plan will hit gangs
14 May 2024Police Commissioner Andrew Coster speaks to Lisa Owen about the new national taskforce targeting gangs Audio
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Govt says charter schools will be held to high standards
14 May 2024The government today announced 153 million dollars over four years for the controversial publicly-funded private schools. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports Audio
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Police Minister determined to target gangs with new plan
14 May 2024Police Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to Lisa Owen about the police's new national gang unit Audio
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Ohakea back as back-up airport, with limitations
14 May 2024A full roster of trained fire and rescue staff at Ohakea airforce base means commercial airline operators can again use it as a back up airport, but it's not available around the clock. Jimmy… Read more Audio
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Striking bridge opens on Taranaki Maunga
14 May 2024A 100-metre-long suspension bridge has opened on Taranaki Maunga today. Robin Martin reports Audio
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Scott Robertson shares his thoughts on Sam Cane
14 May 2024RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall brings Lisa Owen up to speed on Scott Robertson thoughts after Sam Cane's retirement announcement Audio
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Litre of imported olive oil selling for $30
14 May 2024Executive Officer at Olives New Zealand, Emma Glover, speaks to Lisa Owen about the skyrocketing price of olive oil Audio
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Michael Cohen testifies at Trump's criminal trial
14 May 2024United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Michael Cohen testifying at Donald Trump's criminal trial and Rudy Giuliuani's suspension from his daily radio show Audio
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PPTA slams return of charter schools
14 May 2024PPTA president Chris Abercrombie speaks to Lisa Owen about his opposition to the return of charter schools Audio
Monday, 13 May 2024
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Chinese airport introduces VIP pet travel
13 May 2024Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about the release of a journalist jailed for covid reporting, and the new VIP pet travel at a Chinese airport. Audio
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Lachie Jones pathologist admits autopsy 'fell short'
13 May 2024The pathologist who determined Gore boy Lachlan Jones died from drowning says a forensic expert should've done the autopsy. Reporter Tess Brunton speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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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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