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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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Woolworths fronts allegations of offering dodgy discounts
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about how in Australia, the retail giant Woolworth's has been fronting allegations its been offering…
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Evening business for 21 April 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie finalises management group
New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has put the final touches on his management group, which sees the return of old faces. One of the returnees is mental skills…
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Cook Islands' PM describes NZ as 'family'
The family's back together again, with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown describing China as "a very good friend" while New Zealand is "family". The…
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Former National party press secretary on Luxons leadership
The Prime Minister emerged from closed door meeting, that lasted more than two and half hours and said he has the support of his MPs, as their leader. In the…
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Luxon says he has support of MPs after meeting
The Prime Minister emerged from closed door meeting, that lasted more than two and half hours, saying he has the support of his MPs, as their leader. In the…
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End of the World library to be built on million dollar estate
An advertisement calling for an intellectually curious librarian or curator at a multi-million-dollar remote coastal estate in Golden Bay has sparked…
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Trust helping protect kea from lead poisoning
Curiosity is killing the kea: The native parrot's inqiuisitive nature means it is nibbling at things that are toxic and potentially fatal, including lead-based…
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Illegal smokes undermining health efforts - experts
An RNZ investigation into the tobacco blackmarket has found packs of cigarettes and loose tobacco being sold brazenly over the counter at heavily discounted…
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Devastating Wellington storms move to Wairarapa
Devastating storms that smashed Wellington on Monday moved to Wairarapa, bringing down trees, flooding farmland and closing roads. Both regions are under heavy…
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NRL introduces limits on contact during training sessions
The NRL is making a significant shift to player safety, introducing limits on contact during training sessions. The new guidelines aim to reduce injuries…
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Age Concern running driving courses for those reaching age 75
Don't leave it too late and be prepared, that's the message to older drivers who need to prove they can safely stay on the roads once they hit 75. Age Concern…
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Ceasefire extension between US and Iran 'unlikely' - Trump
President Donald Trump said a ceasefire extension between the US and Iran is "highly unlikely". It comes as a temporary truce between the two approaches its…
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Luxon still the boss after three hour caucus meeting
Christopher Luxon is still the boss. He emerged from a nearly three hour caucus meeting, revealing he had survived a confidence vote that he called himself…
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Life jacket worn by Titanic survivor goes under the hammer
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how it's shaping up to be a critical week for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and how a woman's…
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Black Caps' face Bangladesh in second series match
The Black Caps' second one-dayer against Bangladesh has begun in Mirpur. New Zealand lead the three match series one-nil and are battling the heat again today…
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Hamilton company announces major recruitment drive
Gallagher Security is looking for 100 new staff due to what it describes as significant global growth. You might remember them for their electric fences, but…
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Businessess stockpiling due to rising prices, delivery times
The effective closure of the Hormuz Strait, disrupting about 20% of global oil supplies, has had massive knock on effects. Outside of fuel oil is used in…
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Evening business for 20 April 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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State of Emergency in Wellington
The Wellington region is under a state of emergency after being hit with torrential rain. Residents in low-lying and flood prone areas are being warned to go…
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PM says he's not going anywhere despite poll result
The Prime Minister said he will address ongoing leadership speculation with his caucus tomorrow, blaming the talk on a "small handful of dissatisfied MPs." In…
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Man missing in extreme Wellington weather
A man is missing after Wellington was hit by a severe thunderstorm early this morning. A regionwide state of emergency has also been declared, with a red heavy…
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More pressure on Luxon's leadership
Another poll with National's support below 30 percent has kept the fires of speculation around the prime minister's leadership burning. Last week ended with…
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Boxer Lani Daniels NZ's newest world champ
Boxer Lani Daniels is the country's newest world chamption, creating history at the weekend by winning a third world title in a shock upset in New York. And in…
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Colossal fossil collection on display at Waikato Museum
Part of a colossal fossil collection gathered over Paeroa man Rex Williams' life time is now on display at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery…
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US seizes Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman
President Donald Trump said marines took "full custody" of the vessel after "blowing a hole in the engine room." It comes less than a week after the US placed…
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NZ First makes campaign promise to break up supermarket duopoly
New Zealand First's made a campaign promise to break up the country's supermarket duopoly in a bid to lower grocery prices. It said Woolworths and Foodstuffs…
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Wellington Region under state of emergency after wild weather
The Wellington Region is under a state of emergency after being hit with torrential rain this morning. Residents in low lying and flood prone areas are being…
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Can you replace an Olympic medal?
Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about the process to replace a missing Olympic medal.
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Former UK ambassador to US failed vetting but still given job
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how it's been revealed the former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson failed vetting but…
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Another bumper round of Super Rugby kicks off
Another bumper round of Super Rugby kicks off on Friday evening. Two blockbuster kiwi derbies headline the weekend, with the return of some big names to…
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Evening business for 17 April 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Prime Minister hoses down speculation about leadership
RNZ understands National's Stuart Smith had tried but failed get a meeting with Christopher Luxon to warn him about flagging caucus support before Easter…
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'I have the numbers' Luxon bats away speculation
The political leadership rumours have been swirling again today, with fresh reports of a National party mutiny. But Christopher Luxon is digging in - amid the…
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Serial rapist Malcom Rewa convicted of another rape
The conviction of serial rapist Malcolm Rewa for another rape almost four decades after he committed the crime has triggered a review of unsolved rape cases…
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Transporters says overnight deliveries not straightforward
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says transport companies wanting to keep fuel costs down should be moving goods overnight when there's no traffic on the roads. But…
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Waitaki district residents face 19 percent rates hike
Residents of the Waitaki District in the South Island may face a 19 percent hike in rates. Officials say the proposed increase will costs ratepayers an average…
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LIV Golf faces funding concerns for next season
Sports funding has been in the spotlight this week with reports that Saudia Arabia's Public Investment Fund is slowing down their spending in the sector. Over…
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Hopes AI chatbot will make life online safer to senior citizens
Researchers from New Zealand, Australia and China are designing a chatbot they hope will make life online safer and more welcoming to seniors and non-digital…
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Cuba's president says they're 'ready' for attack by US
Cuba's president said his country is "ready" for a potential attack by the United States. It comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations and…
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Surge in fuel prices largest increase since data began in 2011
In the year to the end of March, petrol prices went up almost 14 percent, diesel increased almost 37 percent. At the same time, fruit and vege is up almost 6.5…
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Australia correspondent
In Australia -- fuel supply problems caused by the war in the Middle East suddenly got a whole lot worse today as a result of an overnight fire at one of the…
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Evening business for 16 April 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Football Ferns qualify for next year's World Cup
The Football Ferns have qualified for 2027's World Cup with a far from convincing victory over Papua New Guinea in Auckland. There is now 14 months until the…
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Scientists play rodent chatter through speakers
Two Waikato scientists, turned modern day pied pipers have been playing rodent chatter through speakers in the forest to lure rats into traps. If it works, it…
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Large commercial trucks clogging South Auckland
Businesses in a south Auckland's suburb say they're sick of 18-wheeler commercial trucks blocking their access paths, doing roadside repairs and leaving oil on…
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Govt agency supporting Greyhound race dogs gets to work
A new government agency set up to wind down greyhound racing and help with rehoming of more than 1500 dogs has been meeting with industry leaders. Greyhound…
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Auckland light pollution disorientating juvenile seabirds
Auckland's Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge lights are not shining quite so bright at the moment to help fledgling Cook's petrels. Light pollution has been…
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Would-be child sex offender went to playground
A man released from jail on special conditions for trying to snatch a toddler for sex was at a playground just two days later. Two days after that, he was at a…
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Stewart Island locals fight for elders
Stewart Island locals are fundraising to build new housing for seniors, so they don't have to choose between living in unsuitable housing or moving to rest…
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Black Ferns set for first true test of Whitney Hansen era
New Zealand meet World Cup finalists Canada in Kansas, with one of their strike weapons cleared to play. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Napier Hairdressing tutor sets up classes to help fathers
A Napier Hairdesssing tutor has set up the classes to help fathers with the practical stuff but also to give them quality time with their daughters. The first…
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Trump administration optimistic deal to end Iran war
The Trump administration said it's optimistic a deal to end the US-Israeli war with Iran could soon be reached. Meanwhile, the deadline for the…
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Warnings AI tools could be giving out bad or incorrect advice
It turns out artificial intelligence might not be that intelligent when it comes to making complaints according to a consumer watchdog. The Insurance and…
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Former NATO chief concerned over UK's national security
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson talks to Lisa Own over concerns raised by a former NATO chief on the UK's national security. She also delves into a report…
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Maori relationships committee causes controversy in Far North
A long-standing, but newly expanded Maori relationships committee is proving controversial in the Far North. It's seen locals turn out in support of the change…
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Evening business for 15 April 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Akld FC coach to watch from sidelines after red card
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica will be forced to watch his side's crucial A-League clash from the sidelines this weekend. Corica copped a one-match ban after…
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Waikato Bunnings use new facial recognition technology
If you shopped at a Waikato Bunnings store today, you probably had your face scanned. The hardware giant switched on its new technology at its Hamilton South…
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Economist disappointed in NZ's fuel crisis response
"Do nothing ..do nothing...do nothing ..and then oh F**k." That's how a leading economist has charactersied the Government's four-part fuel plan. New Zealand's…