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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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ACT wants pharmacists to take on more medical services
A pharmacist said there would need to be additional training if the profession was called on to offer more treatments to ease pressure on GPs. ACT leader David…
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Lyn Fleming's colleague tells court what happened before crash
The High Court has heard how a Nelson policeman did not realise he had been hit by a car that killed his colleague, until he woke up injured on the ground…
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What does impacted fuel prices mean for household expenses?
With fuel prices expected to be impacted for at least six months, the flow on effect on household expenses is likely to last through to the new year. The Prime…
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Govt backs away from approach to reform local government
While Minister Simon Watts on Tuesday described the latest development as "the Government getting out of the way," councils who have pushed back against the…
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Interislander hikes up fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles
Crossing the Cook Strait is about to get a whole lot more expensive for commercial operators and consumers. The Interislander is hiking its fuel surcharge to…
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Hurricanes flanker Devan Flanders signs in Japan
The New Zealand rugby factory is continuing to export players in their prime. Hurricanes flanker Devan Flanders is the latest to join the long list of kiwis…
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Christopher Luxon wraps up 48-hour sprint through Singapore
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is heading home with fuel security for New Zealand intact and some of the country's biggest businesses better connected to…
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Escalation in Strait of Hormuz sparks fears
There's been trouble at sea following Donald Trump's plan to help stranded ships sail out of the Strait of Hormuz. The operation dubbed "Project Freedom"…
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Complaints of US butter confusion reported to Consumer NZ
It might have been a hot buttery topic of debate around the water cooler as to whether people are a fan of the beige butter from the U.S or the golden variety…
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Wetland to improve Lake Horowhenua's quality almost complete
One of New Zealand's most polluted waterways could lose its title thanks to a milestone reached in a years-long clean up. The first phase of a new wetland to…
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UK report sparks dystopian fears with facial recognition
United Kingdom correspondent Diane To spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about how the UK government has said it might ban pro-Palestinian demonstrations as a move to…
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Evening business for Monday 4 May 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Wellington Phoenix women fall behind Brisbane Roar in A-League
The Wellington Phoenix women have returned home ahead of their biggest week so far in the A-League. On Sunday, they lost the first leg of the semi-finals to…
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Hantavirus deaths on cruise ship concerning - Siouxsie Wiles
A New Zealand microbiologist says the death of three people from a rare virus while on a cruise ship is concerning. The passengers died after what is thought…
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Clarkville residents worried someone could be hurt by gravel trucks
People in the settlement of Clarkville north of Christchurch are worried someone could be seriously hurt or killed by gravel trucks pounding their narrow…
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Trial begins for man charged with murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
A court has heard a man was drunk, annoyed and motivated by anger towards police before he drove into two Nelson officers, killing one and seriously injuring…
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New Zealand signs trade deal with Singapore
The prime ministers of New Zealand and Singapore have just signed a world-first agreement. It commits both nations to keeping supplies moving in times of…
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Palmerston North's last permanent gastroenterology doctor to leave next month
A long-term patient of Palmerston North Hospital's gastroenterology department is concerned about the care he'll receive when the last permanent doctor leaves…
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Hurricanes declare themselves as serious title contenders
The men from the capital still sit comfortably atop the Super Rugby ladder, after dispatching the defending champions at the weekend. Sports reporter Jonty…
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Teachers give evidence at Abbey Caves inquest
Teachers who were with 15-year-old Karnin Petera on a school caving trip in May 2023 gave emotional evidence at an inquest into his death in Whangarei…
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Trump describes plan to get stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz
"A humanitarian gesture." That's how Donald Trump has described a plan to get stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. Details around how the US-led efforts…
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Council operated crematorium called out for overcharging
A council operated crematorium is being called out over its charging, with families taking their loved ones a hundred kilometres away for the service to be…
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UK's terror threat level raised after London antisemitic attack
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about how the UK's terror threat level has been raised once again, following the latest…
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Evening business for Friday 1 May
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Final stretch before Super Rugby Pacific play-offs
We're heading towards the business end of the Super Rugby Pacific season. The final stretch before the play-offs will kick-off in the capital on Friday. Sports…
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Fonoti-Fuimaono brothers
The Fonoti-Fuimaono brothers have just been named among 12 of the country's most promising opera singers, who will compete against each other in the Dame Kiri…
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Scale of damage to SH3 laid bare
The scale of damage to State Highway 3 at Awakino Gorge has been laid bare ahead of the route reopening to single-lane, escorted convoys tomorrow afternoon…
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Calls for a list of fuel priority users to be released
It's now five weeks exactly since Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she was "actively consulting with industry, local Government and other community…
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Internet cafes making comeback in Nelson with AI cafe
Remember internet cafes? Well, in Nelson they're making a comeback of sorts, with what's thought to be the country's first AI cafe. The initiative, by the…
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Lead-free plumbing rules introduced to protect drinking water
From Saturday, new plumbing rules come into effect which would remove lead from all products allowed in new build homes and buildings. This change was…
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Specialists say children have gone blind to malnutrition
A parent of a teenager who eats only plain foods including bread, crackers and pasta says it's terrifying to learn such restrictive diets can cause permanent…
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Saudi backing of LIV Golf set to end
While LIV Golf might struggle to survive past this season, golf experts believe it will have a lasting legacy. sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to…
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11 year old to compete in Commonwealth Chess Championships
Given time to play on YouTube, there aren't too many 8 year-olds who would choose to watch chess tutorials. But that's what Aarush Khanolkar did four years ago…
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Three Northland men rescued after boat capsized
Three Northland men are likely celebrating being alive this evening after their boat capsized in the Bay of Islands last night, leaving them clinging to a…
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Latest news from the Americas
Americas correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the latest news from the region.
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Cost of school ball tickets creep up to $230 each
The cost of fuel to get there aside, ticket prices have long been creeping up and in North Auckland at Orewa College they were originally set at $230. After…
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Body believed to be missing 5 year old found in Alice Springs
There's been a tragic end to the search for a missing five year old in Australia's northern territory, with police revealing the child's body has now been…
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Evening business for Thursday 30 April 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Anna Grimaldi selected for Commonwealth Games
Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Anna Grimaldi has been selected for her first Commonwealth Games. The Dunedin athlete will compete in the 100 metres T47…
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Stricter rules for nicotine, unhealthy foods and alcohol pushed
A health reseacher said getting rid of the harmful marketing of junk food and alcohol and reducing nicotine is imperative for a healthier future in Aotearoa…
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Inquest into school boy caving death underway
An inquest into the death of a 15-year-old boy during a school caving trip three years ago is underway in Whangarei. Karnin Petera died when floodwaters surged…
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Peter Dunne on Winston Peters release of Iran war emails
Former United Future leader Peter Dunne spent more than three decades as an MP, he was also a Minister. He supported a Labour coalition Government, New Zealand…
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Winston Peters says release of Iran war emails was a mistake
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has put his hand up, admitting he made a mistake by not consulting the Prime Minister's office before releasing a…
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Albatross injured in storms due for release in Napier
An albatross injured in last week's lower North Island storm is due for release off the coast of Napier today and two others hurt in the same wild weather are…
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Rates cap could worsen financial strain on councils - agency
The goverment wants to cap rate increases at between two and four percent a year, saying double digit increases year after year are unsustainable for…
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All female crew set sail to trace plastic in ocean
An international crew of 10 women, including one New Zealander, sailed out of Auckland today on an expedition to trace plastic in the ocean. Their first stop…
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Jarome Luai signs with PNG Chiefs
The NRL's newest club, the Papua New Guinea Chiefs, have secured one of the biggest names in the game, while the Warriors are fending off rumours one of their…
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Tough winter looming for rural NZ
A rural support network is bracing for what may be on the horizon for isolated commuties that rely on fuel as the conflict in the Middle East drags on. The US…
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Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump 'armed to the teeth'
"Armed to the teeth." That's how Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of trying to assassinate the US President, was described in court. Prosecutors shared a…
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Supermarkets face problem with borrowed and abandoned trolleys
Supermarkets and cities are facing a problem with borrowed and abandoned shopping trolleys. A New World in Auckland's Point Chevalier has posted on social…
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King Charles makes address to Congress during visit to US
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided a parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson's…
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Evening business for 29 April 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Sports news with Felicity Reid
The White Ferns' T20 Cricket World Cup title defence in June will be a farewell for a trio of long-standing players and a new challenge for a duo who have been…
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Auckland mattress company in voluntary administration,
40 South Auckland factory workers are in limbo with the mattress company they work for in voluntary administration. Australian mattress makers, A-H Beard have…
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West Auckland foodbank battles soaring fuel costs
Fair Food recycles 15,000 tonnes of food that doesn't sell in supermarkets each week, donating it to charities who then deliver to whanau in need. But with the…
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English tests for immigrant bus drivers a 'double standard'
A rule for the rich and a different rule for everyone else. Green MP Ricardo Menedez March is calling out what he sees as a double standard around strict…
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Calls for govt to support solar panel loan scheme
With interest in residential solar skyrocketing, a green energy advocacy group is renewing its call for the government to support a loan scheme with councils…
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Damage from cruise ships outweigh economic benefits - experts
Sustainability experts say environmental damage from cruise ships far outweigh any economic benefits for local businesses. Studies have found cruise passengers…
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New Papua New Guinea-based NRL team announces first signings
The NRL's newest expansion team have been splashing the cash. Papua New Guinea-based club, which will join the competition in 2028, announced its first…
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Sealion colony hits major population milestone
A mainland colony of sealions is roaring ahead, hitting a major milestone after a stellar breeding season. For the first time in more than a century the Otago…