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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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Man who dies during police stand-off was planning mass shooting
A warning that the following story discusses suicide. An inquest has heard that a Christchurch man who died after a police stand-off was planning to carry out…
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literacy and maths support in Budget 2026
More than one hundred and thirty million dollars. That's how much the government's investing in literacy and maths support for budget 2026 .. as part of its…
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Cat rescuer worried bureaucratic battle could pause operations
A cat rescuer who tames, desexes and rehomes stray felines is worried a bureaucratic battle could put his operation on pause. Tony Hitchcock has run Feral No…
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Queenstown business leaders look to overhead gondola network
The Queenstown experience could be elevated even further, if a futuristic transport project gets off the ground. Whoosh is a system of autonmous electric…
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Hurricanes determined to end decade long title drought
The Hurricanes are embracing the expectations surrounding them. The men from the capital have kicked clear at the top of the table and are determined to end a…
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Online platform launched to help hunters donate meat
The Game Animal Council and Wild Game Recovery Trust have set up a new online platform to simplify the process for hunters wanting to donate wild meat to…
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Middle East correspondent Lou Browne
Donald Trump says "the clock is ticking" for Iran as the road to resolving the Middle East conflict drags on.
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Calls to help stop ‘ghost communities’
There are calls for a national bed register, to stop so called ghost communities caused by short term holiday rentals. A bed register could force operators…
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Young Southlander accepted by 5 Ivy League Unis
Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about Lucas Gill, an 18-year-old from Winton who was accepted by five Ivy League universities.
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Political drama at Downing St continues
Thousands of police officers are being deployed to central London at the weekends ahead of two protests. Meanwhile, the political drama continues at Downing…
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Evening business news for 15 May 2026
Businesses are becoming more cautious about investment while The Warehouse has reported flat third-quarter sales as consumers grapple with the high cost of…
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Blues and Hurricanes face off
The two sides meet in a crucial Super Rugby clash in Auckland this weekend. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke with Lisa Owen.
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The race with a secret start line
Runners know where they must finish but are blind-folded and dropped at a mystery start point. From there teams of two must find a way to their way to the…
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Mother’s former partner denies killing baby
The former partner of a woman whose baby died in Canterbury has denied responsibility for killing her son. Soul Turany was less than four months old when he…
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Hantavirus quarantine underway
A New Zealander and five Australian residents caught up in a deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak have touched down in Perth. The group landed at an airforce…
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400 Palmerston North women taking part in chorus competition
Melodious singing is filling a Palmerston North theatre as 400 women take part in the annual Sweet Adelines competition. It comes with a top prize, the chance…
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Waitangi Tribunal slams proposed law changes
Government plans to amend references to the Treaty of Waitangi across a raft of legislation is being compared to ACT's Treaty Principles Bill by critics…
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Strong opposition to new supermarket wanting to sell alcohol
The Woolworths in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere, has applied for a licence to sell alcohol seven days a week from 9am to 9pm. In its submission Health New…
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Invercargill mayor condemns thugs
Invercargill's mayor is condemning the thugs who attacked two people they lured off into a public park through dating apps.
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Auckland FC's A-League faces one last chance
Auckland FC's A-League season is on the line once again with one last chance to make it to a grand final. Auckland and Adelaide are level at one-all heading…
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SPCA calls for nominations for its 2027 Calendars
The SPCA's calling for nominations for its 2027 Pets of the Year Calendars. It's a fundraiser for the animal welfare group, with proceeds going to medical…
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Dozens of ships pass through Strait of Hormuz
Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about how dozens of ships have managed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and the latest from the…
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What do rising aviation costs mean for the tourism industry?
Tourism is New Zealand's second largest export but with rising aviation costs and cuts to capacity, what does that mean for the industry, which is gearing up…
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Urban renewal project in New Plymouth's CBD reveals traces of city's past
An urban renewal project in New Plymouth's CBD is revealing traces of the city's past - piece by piece. The derelict Metro Plaza is being demolished to allow a…
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Coles found guilty of misleading customers with fake discounts
Australian supermarket operator Coles has been found by a court to have been misleading shoppers with fake discounts on a number of common household items…
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Evening business for Thursday 14 May 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Luke Metcalf looks to leave Auckland
The Warriors have addressed the drama surrounding one of their star playmakers. Wantaway Wah Luke Metcalf has been actively speaking to other NRL clubs, as he…
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Researchers calling for funding to study the safety of period cups
Reusable period products are under the microscope, or they would be if researchers could get funding to investigate how safe they are. Well known…
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Soul Turany’s mother's former partner gives evidence at inquest
The mother of a Canterbury baby who died from catastrophic head injuries in 2014 insists she did not hurt her son, despite inconsistencies in her account of…
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Police launch renewed appeal into 1991 Andrew Maaka cold case
Andrew Maaka was last seen at a West Auckland gang headquarters 35 years ago, police believe he's dead and today they revealed they're looking for his killer…
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Air New Zealand takes massive financial hit with soaring fuel costs
Air New Zealand's taking a massive financial hit off the back of soaring fuel costs. It's on track for a full year loss of up to $400 million, full year…
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Mum who lost a child welcomes palliative care boost
Families who've lost a child say new funding from the government for paediatric palliative care will mean others won't have to do it alone. This morning…
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New Zealand's Football World Cup squad announced
Fourteen months ago the All Whites booked their ticket to the Football World Cup for just the third time in jubilant scenes at Eden Park. Today, in those same…
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Jazz funeral band petitions against council budget cuts
Don't kill off funding for arts and culture, that's the message a jazz funeral band's delivered to Wellington City Council today, along with a petition asking…
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Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping at a high stakes meeting in Beijing
"It's an honour to be your friend." That from the US president to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at a high stakes meeting in Beijing today. It's part of a…
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Partial privatisation of Kiwibank is "a no-brainer" - former bank CEO
Kiwbanks own bosses believe the bank needs to grow if it wants go toe-to-toe with the big-four Australian banks. Minister, Simeon Brown has asked them to look…
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Māori Queen meets Prince William at Windsor Castle
United Kingdom correspondent Grace Thomas spoke to Lisa Owen about how British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has managed to hang on for another day and how Te…
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Evening business for May 13 May 2026
A Reserve Bank survey indicates inflation expectations are on the rise. And small aged-care service providers remain under pressure, while big operators appear…
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Wellington Phoenix Women fly to Melbourne for A-League final
The Wellington Phoenix Women flew to Melbourne today ahead of their first A-league football grand final. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Dua Lipa suing Samsung for using photos in packaging
Grammy winning pop star Dua Lipa refuses to be put in a box or actually anywhere on the box, when it comes to selling TVs. The singer is suing the electronic…
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Baby's mother denies involvement in his death
Storme Turany, the mother of a 16-week-old Canterbury baby that died from catastrophic head injuries in 2014, says she was not involved in the infant's death…
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Calls for full independent review of Awanui labs
A call tonight for a full independent review of a privately owned Southland lab service, after doctors twice missed signs a woman had cancer, delaying her…
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Maritime radio volunteer to hang up handpiece for last time
For the past 20 years Annette Hall has been the voice of a vital maritime radio service, checking in on fishermen, providing forecasts, and coordinating…
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Proposal to run floating Te Anau sauna runs out of steam
A proposal to run a floating sauna in a popular Te Anau reserve has run out of steam, for now. The plan was for people to sweat it out on a floating pontoon on…
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Luxon promises careful approach in immigration debate
Christopher Luxon has jumped into the immigration debate, promising a careful approach, putting social cohesion ahead of business profit. It's already prompted…
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Australian film fest projected on Wellington planetarium dome
Wellingtonians will be looking up to catch the only Australasia film festival projected on a 360-degree planetarium dome. The Dome Under Film Festival, or…
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Blair Tuke stepping off NZ's America's Cup boat
In a surprise shake-up for Team New Zealand, three-time America's Cup winner Blair Tuke is stepping off the boat. The veteran has not been named in the crew…
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Egg art collection linked to Dunedin's music scene on display
An eggs-trodinary art collection, linked to Dunedin's famous music scene, has gone on display at the city's Museum of Natural Mystery. The eclectic array of…
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Iran war approaches 11-week mark
Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about how the Iran war is approaching the 11-week mark. She also spoke about how Lebanese and Israeli…
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Electric powered dirt bikes rules not fit for purpose - AA
Rules around high-powered electric dirt bikes are not fit for purpose, according to AA. The motoring association's writing to the transport minister, asking…
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Australia correspondent Nick Grimm
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm with the latest from across the ditch.
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Evening business for May 12 2026
The Commerce Commission has released its first State of Competition report talking about how competition is working. Businesses are also reporting widespread…
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Former captain says she’s still team’s biggest cheerleader
The Wellington Phoenix women's inaugural captain Lily Alfeld became a cult figure off the field when a back injury ended her playing days prematurely. Alfeld…
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DOC's most wanted from Buller
Group goes into no-go heritage site Banbury Mine near Denniston. Biodiversity ranger Sean Judd spoke with Lisa Owen.
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Police presence excessive at Auckland push bike ride
The organiser of an Auckland push bike ride that ended with several arrests and dozens of tickets handed out says the police presence was excessive and he…
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Some Dunedin beachgoers have become complacent with sharks
There's nothing that'll clear a beach quicker than the sight of a dark fin silently ploughing through the water, followed by the panicked shout of "shark". In…
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Most farmers don't earn living income in chocolate industry
There's no sugar coating it, in the chocolate industry most farmers do not earn a living income .. forests are being destroyed and child labour is still a…
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Renters advocates call for better protections
Renters advocates are calling for better protections to stop students and vulnerable people falling prey to what they term 'slumlords.' Three flat mates are…
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Waitaki residents in disbelief at proposed rate rise
Waitaki residents are describing anger and disbelief as their district council mulls proposed rate rises of up to 45 percent.
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New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie back in NZ
The Rennie regime is well underway. New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is back in the country and enjoyed a breakfast with media members on Tuesday. Sports…