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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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West Papua freedom advocates are concerned Indonesia will launch a military assault now that New Zealand pilot Phillip Merhtens has been released. Mr Merhtens was held captive for almost 600 days by the West Papua National Liberation Army after landing his plane in Nduga provence. The Indonesian government said it's a "baseless accusation" - but experts are concerned, Caleb Fotheringham has more.
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about African states wanting a bigger seat at the United Nations table, Tunisians asking for a case to be seen by the International Criminal Court and snow reported in South Africa.
Businesses along Auckland's waterfront say they need reassurance the Wynyard Crossing Bridge WILL re-open before the SailGP regatta in January. Tickets to the global sailing championship which the city is hosting for the first time, went on sale today and are set to sell out. But local businesses say the broken pedestrian bridge has not only taken away foot traffic but also their livelihoods and with summer around the corner, they're hopeful SailGP will also bring back the much-needed crowds, Jessica Hopkins reports.
The Black Caps are looking to move forward against Sri lanka following their stall in Galle. New Zealand went down by 63 runs in the first test, but get a shot at redemption at the same ground starting tomorrow, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
News from the business sector, including a market report.
A massive Northland power outage caused by a toppling Transpower pylon was entirely avoidable and a senior engineer had raised concerns about maintenance crew training two years earlier. This is according to a report by the Electricty Authority into the incident that cut power to 88,000 homes and businesses in June, causing economic losses of up to 80 million dollars. The Electricity Authority report released today found a senior engineer had suggested Transpower beef up training for its maintenance crews including refresher courses, after identifying a "knowledge gap." However, Transpower did not act and it wasn't a one off, Darryn Fisher chief executive of the Northland Chamber of Commerce spoke to Lisa Owen.
The government's social housing agency is set to cut 321 jobs, part of the government-ordered down-sizing affecting organisations across the public service. That's on top of previously announced cuts at Kainga Ora, with this second round of restructuring bringing the total to 553. The government said it's made its expectations on performance and efficiency clear. Across the public sector, the job cuts total more than 6500. As Kate Green reports, it all comes as public servants are urged to stop working from home and return to the office.
One person is confirmed dead and a rescue operation is still underway after an avalanche in the Southern Alps. The incident in the Arrowsmith Range was reported just before 12:30. The Rescue Coordination Centre is co-ordinating a rescue response with police. A rescue helicopter and four person crew from Christchurch's GCH Aviation is on site. In a separate incident earlier this week a skier was dug out from under a metre of snow after being caught in an avalanche in Treble cone, reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Lisa Owen.
DOC is appealing for information after some one shot a baby sea lion and left it to die a slow and painful death in the Catlins estuary on Monday. A ranger went to investigate after people reported a sealion in distress but the young female was dead when they got there. DOC said it's huge blow for the threatened species with the population only returning to the mainland recently, Rosalind Cole, DOC Murihiku Senior Biodiversity Ranger spoke to Lisa Owen.
Entirely avoidable, this is the conclusion of a report into a collapsed pylon that cut power to thousands of Northland businesses causing economic losses of up to 80 million dollars. The much anticipated Electricty Authority report, was ordered by the Energy Minister in the wake of the incident. It also found that the grid operator Transpower had been warned contractor maintenance crews needed more training but it did nothing. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf gauged the reactions from people affected by the outage.
Ruapehu officials are hoping a new dining experience on the Northern Express will help boost tourism in the region. The scenic train which runs between Wellington and Auckland has introduced a commercial kitchen and three premium carriages and as Ashleigh McCaull reports, there's already excitement from tourists.
New Zealand sprinter Zoe Hobbs will be among a group of international stars lighting up the track at a glitzy new event later this week.The inaugural Athlos track meet will kick off in New York on Friday New Zealand time. The women's-only event is the brain child of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and he is promising to shake up the sport, Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
As part of art week, there will be installations, exhibits and walking tours in Auckland city's galleries and streets, lanes and spaces. It's supported by the business group Heart of the City, who yesterday released figures showing foot traffic is still about 70% of COVID levels and morning commuter numbers are down about 30,000 a day, chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Lisa Owen.
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a monumental corruption trial involving a former minister in Singapore, China handing out a massive stimulus to help revive its dwindling economy and some key issues weighing on people's minds in Taiwan.
Visual journalist Nathan McKinnon asked people in Christchurch's CBD how they would rate their wellbeing at the moment.
New Stats NZ data on our collective wellness shows peoples trust is declining in key institutions; the police, parliament, media, courts, heath and education systems, all down in the trust stakes since 2021. Trust in parliament tanked the most and the media are the least trusted. People's sense of belonging and safety's also taken a hit. However, New Zealanders generally remained content with their lives in 2023 with an overall satisfaction rating of 7.6 out of 10, but 2 in every 5 people are struggling to make ends meet, Dr Clare Dale from Auckland University's Business School spoke to Lisa Owen.
Locals in the small central Otago town of Millers Flat are divided on whether a new gold mine will be a boon for the local community. The Millers Flat mine is expected to be up and running by the end of the month. But the process has been far from smooth sailing and while some are welcoming the mine starting up, others are worried about the impact on local waterways, Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton reports.
Wellingtonians are hoping the Government's call to bring public service workers back into the office will be a shot in the arm for struggling businesses. But public servants said they feel like they're being belittled and that the Government is using the sector as a scapegoat, Bill Hickman has more.
News from the business sector, including a market report.
A 200 million dollar cost blowout is being cited as the reason for a proposed toll on the new highway between Manawatu and Tararua in the lower North Island. Transport minister Simeon Brown is laying the blame on the previous government, but they're not having a bar of it and those living in the new road's shadow aren't impressed either, Jimmy Ellingham reports.
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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?