Checkpoint
Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
Episodes
April 26, 2024 • 5 mins
In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of leaks about which health districts faced what targets.
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April 26, 2024 • 4 mins
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the US Secretary of State's visit to China, North Korea strengthening ties with Iran and extreme temperatures hitting parts of Asia.
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April 26, 2024 • 4 mins
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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April 26, 2024 • 3 mins
The Night-Mea is back for what may possibly be her last boxing bout in Aotearoa. Mea Motu will step into the ring tonight at ABA Stadium in Auckland tonight where she has gone up two weight classes for the non title bout. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen.
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April 26, 2024 • 4 mins
A supermarket free Hamilton suburb is days away from getting a new independent grocery store after it was abandoned by Countdown last August because of growing retail crime and building issues. Co-owner Manish Thakkar joins Lisa Owen.
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April 26, 2024 • 11 mins
A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department.
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April 26, 2024 • 7 mins
Transparency International says fast track legislation that would give three ministers the power to greenlight significant infrastructure and development projects could taint New Zealand's reputation. CEO of Transparency International Julie Haggie speaks to Lisa Owen.
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April 26, 2024 • 3 mins
It's been a dream in Kaikohe for decades - an indoor stadium where kids can play sports all year round, and where future stars can get a start without having to travel to Auckland or Whangarei. Peter de Graaf reports.
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April 26, 2024 • 3 mins
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall previews the Crusaders' Friday night match and the big weekend for the Wellington Phoenix. He speaks to Lisa Owen.
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April 26, 2024 • 3 mins
Health professionals are painting a bleak picture of the level of workforce shortages in the sector. Nick James reports.
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April 26, 2024 • 5 mins
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about a Canadian family demanding answers after a family member died on holiday in Cuba with the wrong body being shipped home and the mayor of Montreal demanding shopkeepers to stop using bilingual greetings. She also speaks about how Ontario will soon be ditching the need for sick notes in order to take time off work.
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April 26, 2024 • 5 mins
Catholic churches in Otago and Southland are ditching traditional insurance policies because there's nothing heavenly about sky rocketing premiums. Father Gerard Ansley speaks to Lisa Owen.
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April 24, 2024 • 3 mins
Auckland businesses say they will lose out on thousands of dollars in business due to Anzac trading restrictions, and others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday. Lucy Xia reports.
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April 24, 2024 • 5 mins
Let's get to South Africa now and we're joined by our correspondent Elna Schutz
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April 24, 2024 • 5 mins
Advocates for New Zealanders with disabilities are welcoming Louise Upston taking over from Ms Simmonds as the new Minister for Disability Issues. Chief executive of the New Zealand Disability Support Network, Peter Reynolds speaks to Lisa Owen
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April 24, 2024 • 4 mins
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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April 24, 2024 • 4 mins
The pressure continues to mount on the struggling Crusaders who are sitting last on the Super Rugby Pacific points table but coach Rob Penney refuses to be rattled. The franchise's ceo has refused to sack the coach and Penney still 'absolutely' believes the Crusaders will be lifting the trophy again this season; despite the form guide suggesting otherwise. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.
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April 24, 2024 • 5 mins
Neighbours of a Parnell lodge that burnt down say the residents living there threatened and harassed them, and they've had no action from police or the government. Jordan Dunn reports.
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April 24, 2024 • 11 mins
The Prime Minister has demoted two of his ministers, saying the complex challenges in their portfolios had become too much for them to handle. Political reporter Katie Scotcher reports. Political editor Jo Moir speaks to Lisa Owen.
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April 24, 2024 • 2 mins
As dengue cases in Samoa continue to rise, the Ministry of Health there is urging locals and tourists to be vigilant and take precautions. RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton reports
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