Checkpoint RNZ Radio
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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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Chinese airport introduces VIP pet travel
Asia 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.
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Lachie Jones pathologist admits autopsy 'fell short'
The 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.
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Evening business for 13 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Aimee Fisher beats Dame Lisa Carrington in K1 500m
New Zealand paddler Aimee Fisher has achieved a rare feat at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary. Fisher came from behind in the K1 500 metre race to defeat team mate Dame Lisa Carrington and take gold - making it the first time Carrington has lost this event in years. The racing between the New Zealanders has put K1 athletes from around the world on notice ahead of Paris. Aports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.
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Deputy mayor says AT should consult over parking
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says it would be fair for Auckland Transport to go back and consult over its parking changes. She speaks to Lisa Owen.
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Two young men killed in Auckland house fire
Two people died and a third was left with serious injuries in a ferocious house fire in south Auckland. Melanie Earley reports.
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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.