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Checkpoint
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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Phoenix captain signs on for a 14th and 15th season
The Wellington Phoenix's longest-serving player, captain Alex Rufer, has spent nearly half his life playing professional football in the capital. Today the…
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Government celebrating more families benefiting from Family Boost scheme
The government is celebrating more families benefiting from its Family Boost scheme. It comes as the National party announced it will extend paid parental…
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US vows to halt attacks on Iran
Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about US president, Donald Trump choosing to halt attacks targeting Iran in favour of…
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More seeking help to make KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals
Analysis by a charity that support financial mentors says households are working harder simply to stand still. Yet for many, even that seems like a position to…
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Kiwi quadruplet's advice for Brisbane 'miracle babies' family
Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about New Zealand's own identical quadruplets.
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UK's new PM makes policy announcements in first week
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham making policy announcements during his first week at…
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Evening business for 24 July 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Athletes rule themselves out of Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games have begun, but not every selected athlete will make the start line. An untimely injury or personal decision can end a Games journey…
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Whakatane alcohol free drink brand going global
A Whakatane based alcohol free drink brand is going global. Wai Mānuka, which makes an alcohol free manuka honey RTD, is now sold through dozens of New York…
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Locked up medicines on display to highlight unfunded treatments
Patients wating for life-changing medicines to be funded say people should not have to fundraise, got into debt or travel overseas for treatments and therapies…
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Growing number of people finding themselves homeless
A new report suggests a growing number of people are finding themselves homeless for the first time. The snap shot prepared by the Salvation Army and Community…
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Policewoman Lyn Fleming's murderer sentenced to life in prison
The family of slain policewoman Lyn Fleming have told her murderer that he may have taken her life, but he will never erase her legacy. 33-year-old Hayden…
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Major army training exercise underway near Gore
Southland will become a war zone tomorrow as close to 500 New Zealand Army and Australian Army Reserve personnel take part in a training exercise. Exercise…
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Child poverty report findings a 'national shame'
A "national shame" is what the latest report into child poverty reveals, according to the outgoing Children's Commissioner. Doctor Claire Achmad finishes up…
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Proposed LNG import terminal unlikely to cause disruption
Port Taranaki has reassured locals that initial assessments of a proposed LNG import terminal show it's unlikely to impact on the residents or popular…
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Historic weekend for womens rugby ahead
An historic weekend for womens rugby awaits. A record crowd is expected at Te Kaha tomorrow for the Super Rugby Aupiki final between hosts Matatu and defending…
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No bridge too far for man behind new Hooker Valley bridge
There's basically no bridge too far for the man behind the new Hooker Valley suspension bridge at Aoraki Mount Cook. The marvel of design and modern…
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Saudi tankers hit in the Red Seas as M East conflict continues
Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest in the conflict, with Saudi tankers hit in the Red Sea, and strikes across the…
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Woolworths donated equivalent of 10 million meals
Woolworths says it donated the equivalent of ten million meals to food rescue organisations in the last financial year. It says every one of its 185 New…
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Australian property market in a downturn
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a mixed bag of economic data emerging from Australia, with the country's property market in a…
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Closing arguments made in Alan Hall case
A "conscious and deliberate" act to help police secure a conviction, or a legitimate decision to exclude evidence that was deemed unreliable? Those are the key…
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Evening business for Thursday 23 July
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Warriors not recruiting Nathan Cleary
The Warriors are not recruiting four-time premiership winner Nathan Cleary to the Auckland-based NRL club. Cleary is off contract next season and the Warriors…
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Thousands of collectible toy cars to be sold at auction
Six thousands toy cars are set to be sold over three days by a Dunedin auction house. All the toy vehicles come from private South Island collectors. Among…
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Petrol prices may rise again as Middle East conflict escalates
A new front has opened up at the petrol pump, with global oil prices inching closer to $100 USD a barrel, as the Middle East conflict escalates. Earlier today…
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Mums of parliament unite against Nash after 'sexist' comments
Mums of parliament have united against Stuart Nash, the New Zealand First candidate who was forced to resign. The former Labour Cabinet minister labelled his…
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Primary students launch weather balloon into the atmosphere
A Lower Hutt primary school is shooting for the stars. Maungaraki School launched a weather balloon on Tuesday which reached the edge of space. Anya Fielding…
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Green Party wants supermarkets to donate all surplus food
The Green Party wants to force supermarkets to essentially recycle usable food instead of throwing it away. A members bill being championed by Kahu Carter…
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Stalking moving into the workplace as government try combat the issue
Victims of stalking say the behaviour does not always stay outside the workplace, it can begin there, or follow people into their jobs. Now the government has…
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Historic Super Rugby Aupiki season heading into Saturday's decider
It has been an historic Super Rugby Aupiki season. With players now in camp full-time, we have seen the most compelling competition to date heading into this…
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Forcing employees to turn webcams on an 'invasion of privacy'
An employment law expert has described virtual meetings where staff are forced to have their cameras on as an "insidious invasion" of privacy. It follows a UK…
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US and Saudi Arabia strike new nuclear deal
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about President Trump saying the US will destroy a bridge or power plant in response to any Iranian attacks…
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Two part failures to blame for IT outage at Waikato Hospitals
Two part failures are to blame for a wide spread IT outage at multiple Waikato Hospitals. It left several hospitals offline for almost 12 hours, meaning they…
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UK's new PM making presence felt on day three of the job
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham making his presence felt three days into the job…
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Two years since Abuse in Care Inquiry released
A survivor of abuse in state care says the government's lack of progress towards preventing further harm is bordering on criminal. But the minister in charge…
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Evening business for Wednesday 22 July
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Black Caps leave with win but West Indies get final victory
While the Black Caps leave the Carribean with the series win, the West Indies got the last laugh today. New Zealand were 3-1 heading into the fifth and final…
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All kerbside glass could be recycled if Auckland and Christchurch play their part
New Zealand could recycle virtually all of its kerbside glass if Auckland and Christchurch got on board, according to a glass recycling expert. Chris Grant…
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Stuart Nash slammed for calling MP taking maternity leave 'lazy'
New Zealand First's Stuart Nash is in trouble again for his comments about women. Politicians from across Parliament are outraged after the Napier candidate…
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Intermediate school cancels camp as families can't afford the cost
School camp is becoming is becoming a barometer for the state of household finances. Papatoetoe Intermediate School has been forced to cancel its camp this…
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RNV festival goers gutted as New Year's event leaves Gisborne
Rhythm and Vines festival goers say they're gutted the New Year's event is leaving Gisborne. Festival organisers have announced this year's four-day…
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Southland cancer patient left in the dark after operation cancelled
A Southland man who needs regular surgeries to repress the growth of cancer on his kidney says he ws left in the dark for months after his latest operation was…
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Prison officers battling short staffing, inexperienced workforce
A prison officers union says they're battling high resignation rates, constant short staffing and an inexperienced workforce. A report into Waikato's Spring…
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New Zealand at risk of missing all its climate targets
Inaction on greenhouse gases isn't just harming the climate - it's now costing households money. That's the finding of the Climate Change Commission, which…
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Glasgow set to welcome back Commonwealth Games
Twelve years after hosting one of its biggest sporting events, Glasgow is set to welcome back the Commonwealth Games. The Games gets under way on Friday…
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Students on international stage after creating AI tool to replicate scents
Scents can transport you to a place, remind you of a person or experience. But imagine if you could reverse engineer that, and give AI the memory and ask it to…
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Renewed tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis
Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about more attacks in the US-Iran war and renewed tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis…
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NZ doctors using too many antibiotics, risking superbug growth
A global study published today shows New Zealand doctors are using too many antibiotics, risking the growth of 'superbugs'. An Invercargill mum who suffered…
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Calls for cross party support on mandatory pay gap reporting
A group of high profile pay equity campaigners are calling for politicians to do more to close the pay equity gap. Global Women is calling for cross party…
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Australia's One Nation leader faces scrutiny as polls show positive result
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about One Nation leader Pauline Hanson facing increasing media scrutiny, with polls showing many…
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Councillors to decide whether to make changes to controversial Plan Change 120
Auckland councillors are discussing potential changes to the controversial Plan Change 120. The plan will dictate the scale of housing intensification across…
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Evening business for 21 July 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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All Whites breakout star signed to Championship after World Cup success
All Whites midfielder Eli Just had a breakout Football World Cup that caught the attention of English Championship clubs. Just is reportedly set to make the…
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Christchurch bike fix up seeing high demand
A Christchurch workshop that effectively gives bikes away is seeing record high demand. Each year, volunteer organisation Aranui Bike Fixup spruces up or…
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Rhythm and Vines to move on from iconic Gisborne location
The promoters behind Rhythm and Vines say this year's music festival will be the last in Gisborne. The popular four day event has been held at Waiohika Estate…
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Money spent on locum doctors hits new high
The amount of money spent on temporary doctors to plug gaps in the health system has hit a new high, topping $200 million for the third year in a row. Health…
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Waikato prisoners accessing contraband, prison overpopulated
Low staff morale, no onsite drug testing for years, contraband readily available, and filthy uninhabitable parts of the jail. That's just some of the serious…
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Iwi involvement in councils at risk - Iwi chair
The chair of a Northland iwi says plans to scrap iwi involvement in councils under the RMA will take away a seat at the decision making table for Māori…
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Inflation hits a two year high at 4.1 percent
Inflation has hit a two year high, reaching 4.1 percent. The rate has been driven by higher fuel, electricity and housing costs. Emertius Professor of…
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LynnMall attacker held in extreme prisoners unit prior to attack
The Coroner's court has heard about the extreme prisoners unit where Ahamed Samsudeen was held before he attacked shoppers at an Auckland mall. Samsudeen was…