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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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More tax on alcohol
The Brewers Association says tax on alcohol just keeps being cranked up without justification and needs to be reviewed. Alcohol excise is tagged to inflation…
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Australians divided over One Nation speech
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a nationally-televised speech by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson that is dividing Australians -…
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Calls for government to fix proposed law to sell conservation land
An environment group says the government must urgently fix a proposed law allowing the sell off of conservation land. Forest and Bird says a bill going through…
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Auckland FC midfielder brought into World Cup after injury
Footballer Logan Rogerson's Bali Holiday took an unexpected turn after an SOS from All Whites coach Darren Bazeley. The Auckland FC midfielder is replacing…
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Hawkes Bay choir celebrating its 40th birthday
A humble Hawkes Bay choir is celebrating its 40th birthday. The Hastings Choral Society launched in 1986, the same year Dave Dobbyn and Herbs released "Slice…
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Shane Jones under fire for major travel budget blowout
Shane Jones is facing heavy fire over a thirty thousand dollar travel budget blowout for a trip to Canada. The opposition say he's not living up to the…
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Evening business for 18 June 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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NZ votes against protections for gig workers
"Embarassing" is how a union boss has described New Zealand voting against a suite of protections for gig or platform workers at an international labour…
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Canterbury Rams basketball player trading court for pool
Canterbury Rams basketball player Tamenang Choh has always been in his element on the court, but in the water he was out of his depth. The American import has…
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Businesses attempt to roll Heart of the City committee
A coup is brewing in the heart of Auckland city of the treatment of an outspoken advocate for the CBD. Heart of the City CEO was stood down by an elevent…
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Cuts to sexual violence agency 'don't go far enough' - advocate
Planned cuts to the government agency combatting family and sexual violence don't go far enough, according to an advocate. David White, whose daughter was…
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Ongoing scabies outbreak plaguing Whanganui
Healthcare services have been left scratching their heads over what's behind an ongoing scabies outbreak plaguing Whanganui. The city has been hit by the…
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TVNZ generate record streaming numbers with FIFA World Cup
It appears that TVNZ's FIFA World Cup experiment is paying dividents with record streaming numbers being generated. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke…
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Students turn trash to treasure to raise money for Red Cross
Turning trash into treasure is a challenge a group of South Island students are embracing for a good cause. Art and Design students at Otago Polytech get just…
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US Iran peace plan released
US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the details of the newly released US-Iran peace plan.
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Waikato rubbish crews face increasing abusive behaviour
Waikato rubbish crews are increasingly facing aggressive and abusive behaviour. The council has now launched a social media campaign encouraging culprits to…
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Russian warship fire warning shots in English Channel
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Russian warships firing warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel, as…
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Evening business for 17 June 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Another record breaking day at the Football World Cup
It was another record breaking day at the Football World Cup. Some of the games biggest names took to the field, including the greatest player on the planet…
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Dutch-New Zealand aerospace company skyrockets in value
The value of a Dutch-New Zealand aerospace company has sky rocketed to more than $330 million after a cash injection from largely international investors. Dawn…
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Up to 1700 Dunedin properties may need to shift
Some South Dunedin homeowners are upset to discover they may lose their properties under plans to tackle the increased risk of natural disasters because of…
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Government investigating other ways to fund FENZ
The Government is investigating other ways to fund fire and emergency services with the Minister raising concerns about uninsured free riders. 95 percent of…
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Meth epidemic continues in Northland, pipes easily accessible
New wastewater testing results show the methamphetamine epidemic affecting places like Northland is continuing unabated, and a major police bust last week saw…
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Peters says public servants who mislead should be imprisoned
Ministers have been searing in their condemnation of a botched immigration tech project, but Winston Peters took it to a new level today, saying public…
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Opposition parties clash over how to fix the health system
There were more tense exchanges during Parliament's Scrutiny Week as select committees continue to put Government spending and performance under the…
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Taurua reveals Silver Ferns squad for Commonwealth Games
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has revealed her squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to…
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Wool prices reaching highest levels in three decades
After years of struggles, wool prices are reaching heights not seen for three decades. Wool auctions used to be held all over the country, but now most are in…
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Tokoroa teen chosen as youth literacy ambassador
The World Literacy Foundation has chosen a Tokoroa teenager to join 900 youth ambassadors from more than 100 countries, with the goal to promote literacy and…
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World standing by for signing of US and Iran peace agreement
Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the world standing by for the formal signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US…
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Microsoft introduce new workplace location tracking tool
To what extent should your work be able to track exactly where you are and when? Microsoft is introducing a new feature to its digital work and communications…
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The latest shark attack on swimmer in Australia
The latest shark attack on a swimmer in Australian waters has sent a ripple of terror through beach-goers there and triggered fresh debate over whether the…
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Evening business for 16 June 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Accusations immigration officials misled ministers over failed tech upgrade
There are accusations immigration officials misled ministers, deliberately withheld information and used creative accounting to avoid scrutiny of a failed…
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All Whites coach upbeat about Iran draw
The All Whites sent fans on a rollercoaster ride in their opening game of the Football World Cup against Iran. After leading twice, New Zealand ended with a…
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Charity selling veges on a pay what you can afford model
A Christchurch charity growing and selling veges on a pay what you can afford model is hoping to break even this year. Te Waerenga Trust has gardens in several…
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Chemicals found in two Antarctic huts could be explosive
Old chemicals found in two historic Antarctic huts could be explosive according to a chemistry professor. The chemicals, which have remained at Scott's hut and…
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On-going lack of investment in Māori mental health
A rise in unmet need and an on-going lack of investment in Māorimental health services could compromise outcomes for tangata whenua. That is according to the…
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Last ditch effort launched to stop health and safety changes
Health and Safety campaigners are launching a last ditch effort to stop law changes they say will make workplaces more dangerous and cost lives. The Health and…
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Labour commits to fully funding maternity scans
Labour is committing to fully funding maternity scans, alongside its three free GP appointments a year - paid for by it's capital gains tax. The sonographer…
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Donut business closing its doors after repeated break-ins
A donut business repeatedly targetted by theives has decided to call it quits. The Daily Glaze in Lower Hutt has been operating for less than a year but owners…
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All Whites settle for two all draw against Iran
Football fans had barely sat down before the All Whites had them up celebrating their opening goal of the Football World Cup against Iran. Against the odds the…
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Thousands of animals in need of foster homes
Thousands of animals are needing foster homes this winter, and it's not just cats and dogs. There are plenty of the farmyard variety. Viv Moore, SPCA's…
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Questions remain as US and Iran reach peace deal
US Correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest on the US Iran deal.
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Immigration officials 'deliberately withheld' information on failed technology upgrade
"Almost as bad as it gets", said the Immigration Minister after a blistering report into a multi-million dollar failed tech upgrade. Erica Stanford has accused…
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New social media restrictions announced for the UK
Europe correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about new social media restrictions for the UK, as well as British Armed Forces boarding a Russian shadow…
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Evening business for 15 June 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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All Whites brush aside political backdrop to World Cup
The All Whites have brushed aside the political backdrop to tomorrow's Football World Cup opener against Iran. The All Whites can't afford to have too many…
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Petrol prices will fall if US-Iran peace deal holds
The Finance Minister says petrol prices will fall if the US-Iran peace deal holds, but it is a big if, and it will take time. Political reporter Lauren Crimp…
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Museums and galleries calling out for dedicated funding
Museums and galleries are calling for a dedicated central fund for cultural institutions, as many battle to keep the lights on. They're among the country's…
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Top 150 families worth as much as bottom 50 perecent
The NBR rich list, out today, estimates the collective value of the countries 150 wealthist people is about $129 billion, up from $102 billion the year before…
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Questions over the size of black market tobacco industry
A retail industry group is sounding the alarm over figures it says show that a third of the tobacco smoked in New Zealand is from the black market. A report…
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Researchers on track to deliver CAR-T cell therapy
A leading New Zealand research institute believes it is on track to deliver a cutting edge immunotherapy for blood cancer patients in the public system next…
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Hospital comfort dog named dog of the year
A 'dogter' at Dunedin Hospital has been named Dog of the Year, in the annual contest run by Southern Cross Pet Insurance. Nancy, a three year old Staffordshire…
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Football colliding wih politics as Iran prepares for World Cup
As Iran prepare to face New Zealand at the Fifa World Cup, football is colliding with politics. After visa disputes, disrupted travel plans and mounting…
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US and Iran reach agreement to end the war
Middle East correspondent, Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the US and Iran reaching an agreement to end the war, that they say will be signed and take…
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International streaming services raising questions about future of local screen industry
Another international streaming service launches in New Zealand this week, raising questions about the future of the local screen industry. The government is…
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UK defence secretary resigns over armed forces funding
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer grappling with another political setback after defence…
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Evening business for 12 June 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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All Aotearoa showdown in Super Rugby semi-finals
It is an all Aotearoa showdown in the Super Rugby semis this weekend. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
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UK vets calling for ban of flea treatments
In the UK a panel of vets believes commonly used over the counter flea treatments should be banned because of concern over environmental damage. New Zealand…