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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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UK correspondent Lucy Thomson talks to Lisa Own over concerns raised by a former NATO chief on the UK's national security. She also delves into a report highlighting further economic fallout for the country in the wake of the Iran War.
A long-standing, but newly expanded Maori relationships committee is proving controversial in the Far North. It's seen locals turn out in support of the change but there is backlash, too, despite the committee being advisory only. Council decisions are still made by elected members. Reporter Peter de Graaf headed to Wednesday's meeting to find out what the fuss is about.
News from the business sector, including a market report.
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica will be forced to watch his side's crucial A-League clash from the sidelines this weekend. Corica copped a one-match ban after being issued a red card in Saturday's draw with the Melbourne Victory. It was the first red card of his career. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
If you shopped at a Waikato Bunnings store today, you probably had your face scanned. The hardware giant switched on its new technology at its Hamilton South and Te Rapa stores this week. The AI technology is targeting repeat shoplifters and offenders and is is due to be implemented at all Bunnings stores around New Zealand in a phased rollout. Bunnings New Zealand general manager Melissa Haines spoke to Lisa Owen.
"Do nothing ..do nothing...do nothing ..and then oh F**k." That's how a leading economist has charactersied the Government's four-part fuel plan. New Zealand's currently in phase one of the plan which means there's enough fuel but prices are rising. Formal rationing would kick in at phase four. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to Lisa Owen.
There's cautious support being shown for a crack down on black market tobacco, but also warnings the tobacco industry itself could be stoking fears. A report into the illicit tobacco trade, released by Retail NZ, pushed for the formation of a unified response from Customs, Police, Health NZ and Inland Revenue. It's chief executive said we need to act quickly, but the Prime Minister isn't convinced. Finn Blackwell reports.
People may soon be able to bypass the GP and head to the pharmacist for a wider ranges of medicines, at a cheaper price. The government proposal would allow pharmacists to assess a patient, provide a consultation, and supply a treatment, similar to a GP visit. It would also mean patients get treatments at a lower cost, rather than paying full over-the-counter prices. Treatments for scabies, headlice, and conjunctivitis would be covered, as well as emergency contraception pill. Lanny Wong, a pharmacist, director of Mangawhai Pharmacy and a member of the national executive of the Pharmaceutical Society spoke to Lisa Owen.
Iwi volunteers are desperately working to save as many eels as they can from a dried-up lake bed on coastal Manawatu. The rescue operation at Pukepuke Lagoon began late last week, and since then an estimated 3,000 eels have since been moved into waterways elsewhere. Meanwhile, there's calls for an investigation into how this has happened. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham visited the lake.
Moana Pasifika announced that after five years, it is no longer financially sustainable, and will fold at the end of the current season. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
Fuel stocks are down for the second time in a row, and with one small shipment delayed from Singapore the government is warning New Zealanders should expect more of the same. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is offering assurances it's all within normal fluctuations and the country is staying at phase 1 of the fuel plan - at least for now. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Lisa Owen.
At the top of the South Island, in the heart of New Zealand's aquaculture and fishing industries, artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to provide better information about what's going on underwater. Scientists and engineers are working together to develop new tools that give marine farmers better metrics, in a bid to push growth in the sector. Samantha Gee has the story.
Americas correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about how Mexico's president has launched more criticism towards the US over the death of Mexicans in ICE custody. He also spoke about how Peru is set to elect its ninth president in a decade and how a retrial over the death of one of football's greatest ever players, Diego Maradona, has just started.
ANZ reported a sharp fall in retail activity last month, March card data shows a more than 4 percent drop in spending at general clothing stores and a 6 percent drop at shoe stores, compared to last year. Overseas, France is bringing in an enviromental fee on fast fashion brands; it will rise to 10 euros an item by 2030. Retail New Zealand said local business have compliance costs and health and safety standards that off shore operators are not held to and it's time to look at a level on overseas retailers. CEO Carolyn Young spoke to Lisa Owen.
Immigration is shaping as a key battleground political issue in Australia, with the federal opposition on Tuesday unveiling the policy it plans to take to Australian voters. Part of Liberal Party Leader Angus Taylor's pitch takes a page out of America's playbook when it comes to visa applicants. Australia Correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen.
News from the business sector, including a market report.
Repaying debt, buying new farm machinery, splashing out on a holiday or even purchasing a classic Hilux. Those are some of the ways Fonterra's farmer-shareholders plan to spend Tuesday's major capital return. Farmers have received an average $400,000 each for their share of the sale of the company's consumer brands to French company Lactalis. Anna Sargent reports.
Basketball star Charlisse Leger-Walker has etched her name into history, becoming the first New Zealand woman selected in the WNBA Draft. The 24 year old guard was selected 18th overall pick by the Connecticut Sun in a competition that is expanding by the year. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
Te Punanga Manu has been managed by the Department of Conservation and runs a breeding programmes for rare and endangered birds. Last year, DOC said it was stepping back from the park, relocating some species and making changes to guided tours. It cited substantial investment needed to infrastructure, including $100,000 for the takahe enclosure. An alternative management and funding arrangment was sought, with a public consultation drawing 90 submissions. Peter Egerton and Steve Lockwood, operators of Fiordland's Cruise Milford have now entered into an arrangement with DOC and mana whenua Oraka Aparima Runaka to develop the park. Councillor Sarah Greany spoke to Lisa Owen.
A seasoned Melbourne homicide detective said New Zealand urgently needs to stamp out the black market for tobacco or else face fire-bombed shops and violent organised crime like it's causing in Australia. An RNZ investigation last month found black market cigarettes were being openly sold in Auckland shops at huge discounts. Now, Retail NZ has released a report calling for the establishment of a taskforce to stop the illegal sale of tobacco, which it said is putting communities at risk. Finn Blackwell has more.
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disgusting :'(
Religions have been getting everything for free for far too long. A lot of people are sick of archaic religions having different rules than everyone else.
Has NZ received a official proof of the alleged chemical attack from independent international investigation organisations such as OPCW?