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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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Dame Jools Topp dies at age 68
Dame Lynda Topp has spoken of the deep sorrow and unimaginable grief at the death of her twin sister Dame Jools over the weekend. Jools Topp died on Saturday…
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Radical funding overhaul suggested to expand aged care
A radical funding overhaul's being suggested to expand aged care in New Zealand, with refundable bonds the centre piece. Aotearoa's population is aging yet…
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Online peptides not approved by Medsafe
Scrolling through social media means often coming across claims a product, diet or workout is a quick fix for weight-loss, no wrinkles and clear skin. But one…
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Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch
Businesses racking up big gas bills will be offered cheaper bank loans to help reduce their usage - as part of a new initiative in this week's Budget.
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Taranaki residents fear mobile tower will devalue properties
A group of New Plymouth homeowners fear plans to build a 15-metre-high telecommunications tower in a suburban street will shave thousands off property values…
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Lawson survives a tricky weekend at Canadian Grand Prix
New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson survived a tricky weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix to secure points for the third time this season. Lawson…
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Students develop funky personal alarms
Four students own experiences with unwanted attention has lead them to develop functional but funky personal alarms as part of a school business project. The…
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Still no conclusion to Iran war despite optimisim
A flurry of optimism over a potential U.S. - Iran deal has failed to deliver a conclusion to the ongoing tensions. Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke…
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Superficial and Unhelpful
That's how dozens of Auckland faith leaders have described the government's planned move on orders... in an open letter. More than 30 signed their names and…
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New figures reveal migration to Britain has dropped
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how newly released files have revealed more about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment…
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Auckland FC's to clash against Sydney FC in grand final
Auckland FC's first shot at A-League glory will play out in Penrose with a clash against Sydney FC in the grand final. The two clubs are at opposite ends of…
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Hawkes Bay restaurant to unplug for World Environment Day
It will be lights out for a top Hawkes Bay restaurant next week. But don't panic St George's restaurant is unplugging as part of World Environment Day. All…
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Ambulance services hoping for agreement to fund operations
Ambulance services say a funding boost will give them faster response times in Auckland and improve conditions for staff. But with St John yet to negotiate a…
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Netsafe on Roblox’s new safety features for kiwi kids
A massive gaming platform that's introduced new safety measures for kiwi kids said it's leading the way, but it's not perfect. Roblox has set up new kids'…
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Gen Z more likely to make food choices online – expert
It's more screen test, than taste test first, when it comes to Gen Z making food choices. A leading food innovator is warning producers to get onboard or be…
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Travel businesses on the impacts of fuel crisis
The fuel crisis is hitting lots of us pretty hard, but when you're a travel business it's a double whammy. So, they're faced with the dilemma, suck it up or…
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New Zealander held by ICE denied bid for freedom after glitch
A New Zealander held by American immigration authorities has been denied a bid for freedom because of a technology glitch. Everlee Wihongi's been in ICE…
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Moana Pasifika are set for their last dance in Albany
The franchise will play its last ever home game on the North Shore against the Reds tomorrow afternoon. Jonty Dine talks to Lisa.
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Website launches for lending and borrowing everyday items
Need a cake mixer for a couple of hours or want to give surfing a crack but don't have a board? A new online community borrowing site could be the answer. Own…
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Murder charges filed against Cuba's former president
America's correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about how there's been international backlash to the murder charges filed against Cuba's former…
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Roblox can’t verify ‘parent’ giving child permission is legit
A massive online gaming website, that's been described as a hunting ground for child predators by web safety groups here as well as by US officials has rolled…
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In Australia the political storm continues
In Australia the political storm continues to engulf the Albanese government as it attempts to reform the nation's tax laws to remove what it calls…
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David Nyika returning to the ring for IBF title eliminator
A blockbuster boxing was announced in Auckland. David Nyika will headline a card on August 8 on the North Shore, in an IBF cruiserweight world title eliminator…
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Chris Bishop on social housing shake up
Minimum income related rent contributions for social housing will rise from 25 to 30 percent. That means 84,000 households will be paying an average of $31…
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Plastic prices continue to increase
The price of plastic continues to climb because of ongoing disruption to oil supplies out of the Middle East. The use of petrochemicals and plastics is vast…
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Government shaking up social housing system
The government is shaking up the social housing system - to bring in more stringent criteria about who gets a state house and possibly, new tenancy duration…
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Prison officers netted in organised crime sting
Twenty people have been charged in an organised crime sting across several jails following an almost year-long investigation. Fifteen prison staff and five…
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Newly-qualified teachers not paid enough to meet pay rates for work visas – principal
Too much admin and not enough pay. Principal Sam Mortimer from Greymouth High says both are barriers stopping foreign born or foreign qualified teachers coming…
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Pacific strike force to tackle drug trade
Australian and New Zealand police will fund a strike force in Colombia to fight the Pacific drug trade. The announcement comes as Pacific leaders and police…
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Netball NZ fills CEO vacancy
Netball New Zealand is the latest national sporting organisation to fill its Chief Executive vacancy. Experienced sports and major events leader Jennah Wootten…
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Women working in sectors with gender pay gap are broken - study
A new study has found women working in sectors with an obvious gender pay gap are not just broke, but broken. Researchers at AUT spoke with 47 Lead Maternity…
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Trump administration files murder charges against Cuba's former president
The Trump administration has filed murder charges against Cuba's former president Raúl Castro. The 94 year old is accused of playing a key role in the shooting…
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Wellington City Council cuts funding to Citizen’s Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau is facing significant funding challenges. Wellington City Council decided yesterday to effectively halve its funding for the local…
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Cowbell wars are set to kick off in Christchurch
The Chiefs are encouraging their fans to flout the ban, but the Crusaders have fired back by threatening to melt any they manage to confiscate.
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Funding feud continues between Ministers
The funding feud between Nicola Willis and Winston Peters is continuing, amid revelations the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will not have to find savings in…
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Demand for bus travel booming in Canterbury
In April, there was a ten percent increase in bus trips in Canterbury compared to the same time last year. That's 120,000 extra journeys. Even before the fuel…
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David Seymour unveils report making extensive use of AI
David Seymour has unveiled a report that's made extensive use of AI to reveal a messy maze of regulations that suck up people's time. The regulations…
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Prison staff arrested in police operation at Mount Eden prsion
Nine prison staff have been arrested in a police operation at Mount Eden jail and five more at the Auckland South Corrections Facility. Senior corrections…
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Air NZ announces three international routes from Christchurch
A landmark moment, that's how Christchurch Airport is describing the launch of three new direct international flights from the city. Air New Zealand announced…
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Frustrated south coast Wellington residents face long wait
Too little, too late. That's the view of some frustrated Wellington residents on the city's south coast, who are facing a long wait for the failing Moa Point…
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Arsenal wins English Premier League
Arsenal have won their first English Premier League football title for 22 years.
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Plastic pest trap going global
The lightweight traps are easier to carry into remote locations, cutting time and costs. About two hundred of the NestGard boxes are being used in Aotearoa…
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Rodents being tested for hantavirus Andes Strain in Argentina
Americas correspondnet Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about efforts to trap and test rodents from southern Argentina for the hantavirus strain which killed…
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Recruitment agency on public service job cuts
The Finance Minister on Tuesday announced more than 9,000 public service jobs will go over three years, with savings of almost $2.5 billion. It has public…
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Australia correspondent Nick Grimm
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm with the latest from across the ditch.
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Highlanders rally around fallen superstar
Caleb Tangitau was struck down with a ruptured achilles after the siren in his side's loss to the Chiefs on Friday night. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to…
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DNA profiling breakthrough could give thousands of new leads
DNA samples are generally matched using a minimum of 6 genetic markers that are present in both samples. One sample for example may be taken from crime scene…
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Close to 9000 public servant jobs to go over next 3 years
Nearly nine-thousand public servants are in line to lose their jobs over the next three years - as a result of cuts to the public service in the coming Budget…
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Disability advocate says legislation worst she’s ever seen
The worst piece of legislation I've ever seen. That's an advocate's verdict on legislation supposed to clarify the purpose of Disability Support Services. The…
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Enhanced Games: Little details known about event and athletes
After several false starts, The Enhanced Games, a sporting event that allows athletes to dope, will get under way in Las Vegas. But days out from the start of…
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No need for a bed register, property investment expert says
A property investment expert says councils could crack down on short term holiday rentals right now if they wanted to and there's no need for a bed register…
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Shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque leaves 5 people dead
A shooting at San Diego's largest mosque has left 5 people dead. Three victims, including a security guard, were shot and killed when two teenage shooters…
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Is AI the answer to a leaner public service?
More than 8,500 public service jobs are being axed as part of a government overhaul. AI and digital technology are a big part of the plan. The cuts are…
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Another Labour MP weighs in on Keir Starmer’s leadership
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how another Labour MP has weighed in on Keir Starmer's leadership and how the Metropolitan…
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Wellington Phoenix women already planning next season
The Wellington Phoenix women fell just short of the ultimate prize in the A-League but the club is predicting bigger things to come. The Phoenix lost the grand…