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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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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.

    South China braces for disaster amid torrential rain

    South China braces for disaster amid torrential rain

    Asia 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 between tech bosses in Southeast Asia.

    • 4 min
    Brynderwyns closure good for some businesses

    Brynderwyns closure good for some businesses

    A 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.

    • 3 min
    Evening business for 3 May 2024

    Evening business for 3 May 2024

    News from the business sector, including a market report.

    • 4 min
    Winston Peters continues criticism of Bob Carr

    Winston Peters continues criticism of Bob Carr

    Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters appears undeterred by legal threats, doubling down on his criticism of former Australian senator, Bob Carr. Political Editor Jo Moir reports.

    • 3 min
    Super Rugby making last ditch run for play off spots

    Super Rugby making last ditch run for play off spots

    Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about the big weekend of Super Rugby Pacific.

    • 3 min
    Florist at centre of Genter allegations wants MP sacked

    Florist at centre of Genter allegations wants MP sacked

    A Wellington florist who claims she was bullied by MP Julie Anne Genter says the Green should be sacked, because tax payers can do better for their bucks. Four Seasons Florist Laura Newcombe speaks to Lisa Owen.

    • 6 min

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A great source for news from thought New Zealand. With episodes generally on the shorter side, and covering a wide range of topics, RNZ’s Checkpoint is a great way to check in on what’s been going on throughout the country, and a great mix-in to add with the rest of your podcast feed.

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