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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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Rotorua cafe goes full Maori immersion
Kei te hia-hia he kawhe? Do you fancy a coffee? These might be some of the kupu or words people will hear at a Rotorua cafe that has made the decision to go…
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American tests positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
An American has tested positive for hantavirus after leaving the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly outbreak. 94 passengers have left the MV Hondius and…
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Processed food designed to make people eat more - study
Ever thought about how irresistible junk food is? New research from Auckland University has found that Ultra Processed food or UPF is designed and marketed to…
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People in Britain quietly prepping for emergencies
United Kingdom correspondent Diane To spoke to Lisa Owen about the Labour Party's election walloping.
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Nurses unhappy with working conditions at Hillmorton Hospital
Nurses at Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital say they're dealing with burnout and anxiety because of their working conditions, including chronic…
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World Cup-winning Black Fern forced off field after neck injury
A World Cup-winning Black Fern has been forced from the field after succumbing to a career-ending neck injury. Loosehead prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has retired…
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Govt to scrap fees-free policy for tertiary students
The coalition government is promising to "repurpose" the millions of tax payer dollars being spent on the fees-free policy for tertiary students. Winston…
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Veterans' brain cancer must be treated as service-related
A landmark case has found that a veterans' brain cancer must be treated as service-related because of exposure to potentially carcinogenic burn pits on his…
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Govt outlines fuel priority list if NZ forced to ration
The government has outlined who will get priority access to fuel if New Zealand should ever be forced to ration. It said Aotearoa continues to have sufficient…
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National and ACT downplaying Budget leak
National and ACT are downplaying a significant Budget leak from their coalition partner New Zealand First, as coalition tensions continue to bubble to the…
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NZ First wants to bring back nationwide container scheme
People might remember as a kid collecting glass fizzy bottles to return to the dairy for a bit of pocket money. Well, New Zealand First's keen to bring back a…
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Play-off race in Super Rugby Pacific tightening up
All kiwi sides, apart from Moana Pasifika, remain in the hunt, while the defending champions appear to be peaking at the perfect time. Sports reporter Jonty…
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Farmer's YouTube channel has over 35,000 subscribers
A YouTube channel is providing some income cream for a fourth generation waikato dairy farmer filming life on the land. Andrew Macky, who runs a 98 hectare…
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Iran's response to US proposal to end war 'unacceptable'
Middle East correspondent Lou Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about how President Donald Trump described Iran's response to the latest proposal by the United States…
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Officials look to repatriate Kiwi onboard cruise ship
New Zealand officials are working on options to repatriate a New Zealander who's been onboard a cruise ship hit with the hantavirus. Passengers from the MV…
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102-year-old wins croquet Guinness World Record
Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Neville Sandiford, a 102-year-old who's been named the oldest competitive male player.
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UK celebrates Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday
United Kingdom correspondent Diane To spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about how local elections are looking in the UK, which is seen as a referendum on Prime…
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Scrap for playoff spots on for Super Rugby Pacific
The scrap for playoff spots is well and truly on in Super Rugby Pacific. The top four is occupied by kiwi sides with a diet of derbies on the menu in the…
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Gull and NPD merger gets go-ahead by ComCom
A new national fuel company has been given the go-ahead by the Commerce Commission. The merger of Gull and NPD would combine 240 sites across the country, but…
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TVNZ's Political Editor Maiki Sherman resigns
TVNZ's Political Editor Maiki Sherman has resigned from the state broadcaster, citing unprecedented scrutiny and enormous pressure on her over the past week…
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Personal details of students potentially exposed in global hack
New Zealand universities have been caught up in a global hack of an online learning platform, leaving the personal details of students potentially exposed. The…
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Trades event aims to unlock potential of female work force
Dozens of Taranaki teenagers have jumped behind the controls of heavy equipment at an event designed to encourage young women to consider trades careers…
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Testing for childhood stomach infection key to stopping cancer
Testing and treating children for a stomach infection in childhood is key to preventing a rise in stomach cancer diagnoses in adults, according to a new…
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Police increase number of officers in Nelson
Police have beefed up the number of officers out on the beat in Nelson's CBD over weekends due to bad behaviour by rowdy teens. Senior cops say alcohol is…
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Police look to design new cushion after restrained man's death
Police are looking to design a bespoke head cushion with a local manufacturer after a man who was restrained in a chair inside police cells died. An Auckland…
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Wellington Phoenix women to host Brisbane Roar
It will be do or die for the Wellington Phoenix women on Sunday, when they host Brisbane Roar for a place in football's A-league final. Sports reporter Bridget…
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Middle East correspondent Lou Browne
More twists and turns in the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
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Universities caught up in global hacking incident
Universities across the country have been caught up in a global hacking incident that has hit 9000 education providers around the world. Learning managment…
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Salvation Army stores see drop off in people buying second-hand
When money is tight you might reasonably expect shoppers will turn to second-hand stores instead. However, the Director of the Salvation Army stores said…
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Women linked to Islamic State fighters flying home to Australia
A group of Australian women linked to Islamic State fighters are currently in the air flying home to Australia with their children, where it's expected a…
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Auckland FC in A-League semi-finals for second season in a row
Auckland FC are into the A-League semi-finals for the second season in a row and want to learn from the disappointment of last May. This Saturday Auckland host…
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Seymour suggest changes coming RNZ's leadership
David Seymour has intensified his attacks on the country's state broadcasters, suggesting changes are coming for RNZ's leadership as the government reshapes…
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Report highlighting climate change risks wake up call - experts
A major report highlighting the biggest risks to the coutnry from climate change is a huge wake-up call, experts say. The Climate Change Commission published…
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880 people on board Kaitaki Interislander close to grounding
The 880 people on board the Kaitaki Interislander ferry on January 28th 2023 were just 12 minutes from grounding with the potential for catastrophic damage and…
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Teenager paralysed in accident works to regain independence
A teenager paralysed from the chest down in an accident early this year says he's focussing on the positives and working hard to regain his independence as he…
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Collective calls to be declared an essential service for fuel
A service that works with vulnerable children and their whanau is calling on Oranga Tamariki and the Government to declare it an essential service in the event…
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Child stopped twice from getting on bus after forgetting wallet
A grandmother is seething after her grandchild was stopped twice from getting on a bus to her Auckland school because she'd forgotten her wallet. She said the…
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New Zealand Rugby appoint new CEO
Steve Lancaster has been appointed to the top job, after stepping in as interim six months ago.
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Kiwi scientist gives snail fighting chance
Bringing an animal back from the brink of extinction is an amazing feat, but when it's an animal that doesn't usually feature among the most talked-about…
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US correspondent Todd Zwillich
A federal judge in the United States has unsealed a purported suicide note supposedly written by dead sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Calls for safe end of life plans for lithium ion batteries
A New Zealand battery recycling business wants the Government to step in to ensure any company importing lithium ion batteries has safe end-of-life plans for…
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Super Rugby Aupiki captains gather to launch 2026 season
While kick off is still a month away, Super Rugby Aupiki captains gathered at the SkyTower to officially launch the 2026 season. The competition is continuing…
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Auckland psychiatrist creates app
An Auckland psychiatrist said it is still a long process for an ADHD diagnosis because GPs have told him a 15 minute doctors appointment is just not enough…
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High Court trial set for 3 weeks
A High Court jury has watched footage of Hayden Tasker ploughing into two police officers and a patrol car early on New Years Day in 2025.
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New multi-choice test for migrants applying for citizenship
What do you know about the Bill of Rights Act? When did New Zealand adopt MMP? Can prisoners on remand for offences which occurred before last December vote?…
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Travellers making best of convoy queues
Motorists queueing for convoys through the Awakino Gorge on State Highway 3 are taking advantage of their idling time to chat with fellow travellers, walk…
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People sending money overseas being hit with hidden fees
New Zealanders sending money overseas are losing hundreds of millions of dollars a year because of hidden fees, according to a Labour MP. Arena Williams has…
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AI job screening creates gap between jobseekers and employers
Job seekers say not being able to tell if some companies are using AI to screen their cover letters and CVs is dehumanising.
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AFL club Carlton hit with hefty fine
AFL club Carlton has been hit with a hefty fine for its handling of an on-field mental health episode involving one of its young players. An investigation…
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Youth unemployment rising,
The number of 15 to 24 year-olds who don't have a job is rising, despite a slight fall in the number of unemployed overall. Stats NZ figures released on…
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Nine killed in Colombia coal mine explosion
Americas correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Melissa Chan-Green how nine people have died in a coal mine explosion in Colombia and how China has called out the…
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Govt looks to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority
The way New Zealanders are able to hold media to account and challenge content is about to change after the Government announced it wants to scrap the…
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Australian bank interest rates on their way up
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about how Australian mortgage customers are facing the news that bank interest rates are on…
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Kyle Jamieson to be back on field after copping demerit points
Days after copping demerit points for what was deemed as aggressive behaviour on the cricket field New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson will be back in action on…