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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.
Episodes
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Thunderstorms at FIFA World Cup
Mexico and Ecuador's match was dislayed due to weather this afternoon. The oldest player in the NBA, LeBron James, is also making moves. Sports reporter…
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Glasgow on high alert over suspected Ebola case
Refugees allowed to settle in the UK might have to repay the government £10,000 to cover their own support, while commuters in England grappled with major…
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Illegal tobacco network shut down
A Government taskforce set up to target black market cigarettes says it has shut down a network and raided eight stores that were selling products. RNZ has…
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Deep fakes and A-I generated scams harder to spot
Deep fakes and A-I generated scams are now so sophisticated it's getting harder to pick them out of a line-up. That's why a tech users advocacy groups wants…
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Taranaki couple says government should stop chasing them
A Taranaki couple wants the government to stop chasing them for hundreds of thousands of dollars in court costs after the Crown dropped plans to seize part of…
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Nurses union want inquiry into ED death
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation is calling for an independent inquiry into the death of a man at Waikato Hospital's emergency department. The man was found…
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ED patient says line out the door when man died
A mother and daughter who watched as Waikato Hospital staff frantically tried to resuscitate a man found unconscious on the floor of a toilet say the waiting…
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Serena Williams' return cut short in first round at Wimbledon
Serena Williams' much anticipated return to competitive singles tennis action was cut short in the first round at Wimbledon. The tennis icon hadn't played a…
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Aussie who collected whale poo helps with scientific discovery
A enthusiastic Australian jogger who collected whale poo on his runs and stashed it in the freezer has provided scientists with a veritable treasure trove. The…
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Iran to receive billions of dollars of frozen assets
Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about how there's been a major anti-corruption crackdown in Iraq. He also spoke about how mines along…
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Govt announces changes to toy standards
Finding the latest must have digital pet or action figure for the child in your life could get easier and cheaper with changes to toy standards. But will it be…
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Amazon being sued by Australian consumer watchdog
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about tech giant Amazon being sued by the nation's consumer watchdog over allegedly unfair contract terms…
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Wairarapa locals frustrated as bridge washes out for second time in four months
Locals in South Wairarapa are at their wits' end after flooded rivers once-again caused widespread damage in the region - inundating farms and destroying…
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All Blacks deny that France are bringing 'B' side
The All Blacks reject that France are bringing a 'B' side to Aotearoa for the opening test of the year. Much has been made of France's decision to rest nine of…
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Questions about the quality of school lunch programme
A report on the government's school lunch programme has raised questions about the quality of the food and significant waste. The auditor general's…
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Evening business for 29 June 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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South Island ski fields get ready for school holiday visitors
With school holidays on the horizon, South Island ski fields are watching the temperatures and a forecast dump of snow. Warm, dry weather has been keeping it…
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Concerns repeatedly raised about revamped school lunch programme
A report into the revamped school lunch programme has found it saved money, but it's not clear whether it is meeting its main goals of reducing food insecurity…
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Scientists trying to replicate rare mussel that plays important role in Hauraki Gulf
Auckland scientists are trying to replicate an almost extinct type of mussel that once played an important role in the ecology of the Hauraki Gulf. Horse…
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Welfare policy assumes people get benefits too easily - GP
A GP and public health expert says ACT's welfare policy assumes people on health and disability benefits are getting them too easily. The party is campaigning…
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Number of farmers working over retirement age increasing
Deciding what to do with the family farm when its management becomes too much, or there's no obvious succession plan is a growing challenge for many rural…
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Germany knocked out of cup by Paraguay in penalty shootout
The upsets keep coming at the Football World Cup. Four-time winners Germany have crashed out in a shock penalty shootout loss to Paraguay. Just a couple of…
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NZ restaurants could be awarded Michelin stars
Michelin awards are set to be given out tonight. The famous restaurant and travel guide has spent nearly a year snooping around Aotearoa, dining undercover…
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Supreme Court makes rulings on major cases concerning Trump
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a day of legal victories and setbacks for Donald Trump, with the Supreme Court making…
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Government pushing ahead with move on orders
The government is pushing ahead with move on orders, that could see people jailed for being disorderly, begging, rough sleeping or attempting to inhabit a…
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Whisker to whisker for calendar competition
It was whisker to whisker right to the end for a highly contested cover spot. That's the competition to grace the front of the SPCA's 2027 calendar. This year…
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Eleven people killed in French skydiving aircraft crash
Europe correspondent Grace Thomas spoke to Lisa Owen about a skydiving aircraft crash in France that has killed five people, as well as Prince Harry reportedly…
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Wellington blusters bringing in more injured birds
Birds are taking a battering as blustery weather hits the capital more frequently. A Wellington bird rescue has had more than 640 birds drop in this year…
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Evening business for 29 June 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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All Blacks prepare for first test week of the year
It's the start of the first test week of the year. The All Blacks have arrived in Otautahi ahead of their opening game of the season against the French, the…
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Fringe religious leader and wife found guilty of kidnapping and manslaughter
The leader of a fringe religious group Kai-xiao Liu and his wife Lanyue Xiao have been found guilty of the kidnapping and manslaughter of one of Liu's…
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PM not aware Auckland has no night shelter for homeless
The Prime Minister has admitted he was not aware that Auckland had no night shelter for the homeless, given the City Mission closes at 5pm. It comes after…
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Blood cancer specialist leaving for Australia due to serious concerns about lab
A leading blood cancer specialist is quitting New Zealand for Australia, because of what he describes as a race to the bottom in medical laboratory services…
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Charity rugby match leaves National minister with two broken ribs
It was even more bruising than your usual political showdown, with a cabinet minister walking away with two broken ribs. The Rumble in Russell to benefit Rugby…
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Palmerston North Hospital loses last gastroenterologist
Palmerston North Hospital is funded for six full time gastroenterologists, but has none following the departure of its last specialist. A public meeting to…
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Hundreds in Wairarapa remain cut off after storms
Hundreds of people in isolated southern Wairarapa remain cut off, some without power, after wild weather washed out a bridge and damaged roads. The Cape…
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Former Olympian and gym founder Les Mills dies at 91
Former Olympian, Auckland mayor and founder of a fitness empire, Les Mills Senior has died, aged 91. Mills began his athletics journey at Western Suburbs…
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Local 'detective' determined to uncover murky milk bandit
It's a murky mystery, and some locals are milking it. On and off for nearly two years someone has been leaving half empty bottles of flavoured milk on top of a…
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Blame game breaks out over potential ceasefire breaches
Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about a blame game breaking out over potential ceasefire breaches between the US and Iran. The fragile…
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ACT campaigning on welfare clampdown
ACT is campaigning on a welfare clampdown this election, saying benefits should be a hand up not a way of life. It wants to be make it mandatory for all health…
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Teens confident they can find employment
Teens in a Hutt Valley youth employment programme say without it they'd just be 'bumming out' - but now, they're confident they can find a job. Youth…
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Heatwave causing havoc across Europe
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the extreme heat that is causing havoc in Europe, as well as growing concerns about the long-term health…
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Calls for South Island based NRL team grow louder
Calls for a South Island-based NRL team continue to grow louder. The Warriors made their debut at the new Te Kaha Stadium last weekend, with fans packing the…
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Charity match between parliamentary team and Rugby for Life
A charity match is on the cards between the parliamentary rugby team and a squad presenting Rugby for Life. It's part of a fundraiser for the organisation the…
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Santana Minerals voluntarily pauses its fast track application
The fast-track panel assessing plans for a vast gold mine in Central Otago wants to know if the applicant would foot the bill after a catastrophic failure. The…
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Wellington battered by severe weather
Grounded flights, ferocious winds, trees down, slips and flooding. Wellington and Taranaki are being hit with terrible weather this evening. Severe weather…
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Call for politicians to get behind laws curbing hate speech
A collective of ethnic, faith and community leaders have written to MPs with a call for politicians to get behind laws aimed at curbing hate speech and…
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Families left without bus service pondering homeschooling
Parents forced to fork out for transport to get their children to school in Palmerston North because of Ministry of Education changes to rural bus routes face…
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Seymour doubling down on call for use of AI within Pharmac
The Minister responsible for the drug buying agency Pharmac is doubling down on his call for efficencies driven by AI. In a letter to Pharmac detailing his…
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Do or die for All Whites in final group match against Belgium
It is do or die for The All Whites in Vancouver tomorrow. They need to beat Belgium, a top-10 side, to avoid an early exit from the Football World Cup. Sports…
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Poachers allegedly pilfering trout near Rotorua
Poachers are allegedly pilfering trout at a popular fishing spot in Ngongotaha near Rotorua, and it's making some locals pretty mad. A fishing club there says…
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Evacuations paused in Strait of Hormuz after ship attack
Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about evacuations being paused in the Strait of Hormuz after a ship attack, as well as US secretary of…
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Doctor arrested for $180,000 worth of student loan debt
There's a tough lesson in store for New Zealanders who have gone offshore and ignored their student loan debts. Last month a doctor was arrested at Wellington…
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Australian TV star at risk of losing on air spot over controversial podcast
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about Nine Television network reportedly negotiating terms with one of its major stars to leave the…
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Evening business for 25 June 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Full card announced for Niyika fight
It is set to be one of the biggest nights of boxing in Aotearoa. Last month it was announced that David Nyika would fight in a world title eliminator in…
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Potaka ditches controversial clause in Conservation Amendment bill
Tama Potaka has been forced to do a complete u-turn and ditch a controversial clause in the Conservation Amendment bill that would have allowed the sale of…
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Hundreds protest against 17% Ōamaru rates hike
Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Oamaru today, in protest against a double-digit rates hike. Waitaki ratepayers rallied against the 17 percent…
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National promising to power up homes with energy fund
National is promising to power up New Zealand homes if re-elected, with a loan scheme to encourage households to convert to solar and make energy efficiency…