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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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Over 100 year old Tortoise visits Te Papa war exhibition
A grand old dame, who survived World War One and emigrated from Europe to New Zealand with a kiwi solider has made a surprise visit to Te Papa to see an…
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Fmr Law Professor on David Tamihere's convictions being quashed
The killings of two swedish tourists in the 1980's is one of the most notorious criminal cases in New Zealand's history and as of today the double murders are…
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War on Iran a 'bazooka' through govt's LNG plan - gentailer CEO
The boss of one of the country's largest energy companies said the the war in the Middle East is a "bazooka" for the government's planned Liquefied Natural Gas…
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Everyone pitches in to rescue Everybody's Theatre
When Everybody's Theatre in Opunake put out an SOS after its projector gave up the ghost - it appears "everyone" wanted to help out. Looking at a bill of 18…
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Molly the collie found a week after owner seriously injured
After a week of searching for a dog lost in the remote alpine back country behind Hokitika, a determined group of rescuers have found Molly; wet but well…
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Recruitment problems drive hospital department to brink
The post code lottery is still alive in New Zealand's heath system. That warning comes from doctors at Palmerston Hospital, where recruitment problems have…
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Black Caps to play white ball internationals in Bangladesh
While some of New Zealand's top cricketers are playing in T20 franchise cricket in India, next door in Bangladesh, the Black Caps will be playing white ball…
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On call doctors and health workers ask for travel costs cover
On call doctors and health workers are asking Health New Zealand to cover their travel costs as petrol prices head in one direction. The medical workers…
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Trump vows to obliterate Iranian infrastructure if deal not met
The US president has once again vowed to obliterate important Iranian infrastructure if a deal to end the war isn't reached soon. Despite the threat, Donald…
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David Tamihere's double murder convictions quashed
The man at the centre of one of the country's highest profile crimes, David Tamihere, has had his double murder convictions quashed after 36 years. Tamihere…
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Police investigating attempted bomb attack in Paris
Europe correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how French Police are investigating an attempted bomb attack in Paris and how new survey has…
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Evening business for 30 March 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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New Zealand's fuel stocks remain strong
New Zealand's fuel stocks remain strong - with the latest update showing an increase in petrol and diesel levels.
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All Whites to play final home game before Football World Cup
The All Whites play their final home game before the Football World Cup against Chile in Auckland. After a loss on Friday there's a bit more pressure on the…
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David Seymour on current fuel supplies
It's time to start prioritising who gets diesel according to a leading economist. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold expects 91 to crack $3.70 a litre in…
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Kiwis travelling to Vietnam for costly dental work
A Waikato man who is hosting dental tours to Vietnam said clients who have been quoted tens of thousand of dollars for work in New Zealand are paying a…
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Otago Only Fools and Horses race back for round two
Who is willing to try their luck and running prowess against a horse? Only fools, of course. The Central Otago race Only Fools and Horses is back for round two…
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Calls for specific aviation fuel crisis plan
The aviation industry is urgently calling for a specific crisis plan for aviation fuel. The government released its updated fuel plan on Friday outlining four…
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Dispute between clubs and charity headed to High Court
A messy dispute between Auckland sports clubs and an Anglican charity is headed to the High Court, although there are calls for the Anglican Bishop of Auckland…
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Tamaiti Williams hospitalised with infection in spine
All Black prop Tamaiti Williams has been hospitilised with a serious infection in his spine. Williams will miss the remainder of the Super Rugby season and…
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No plans to build anymore single-sex state schools
The Ministry of Education said it has no plans to build anymore single-sex state schools, this despite research suggesting that some students do better away…
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Latest on Iran war with Middle East correspondent Lou Browne
Iran says it's "waiting" for a potential US ground attack and has threatened to "rain fire" on American soldiers if they lay boots on their land. It comes…
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UK growth forecast suffers huge hit in wake of Iran war
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the growth forecast or the UK suffering a huge hit in the wake of the Iran war, as well as…
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Evening business for 27 March 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Another loss might spell the end for Adesanya
Kiwi MMA legend Israel Adesanya will headline UFC Fight Night in Seattle, where another loss may spell the end for the former champion. Sports reporter Jonty…
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Two decade wait for medicines for rare genetic disorder
A group representing people with a rare genetic disorder say they've been waiting almost two decades for some critical drugs to be funded. Fabry disease is…
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Fuel plan outlined with 'no need for stockpiling'
There is no need to stockpile - that's the message from the government as it reveals the details of its fuel response plan. The plan sets out the four phases…
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New marae homecoming for New Plymouth hapū
A new marae under construction in New Plymouth - a city that hasn't had a functioning marae for about 150 years - represents a homecoming for manu whenua…
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More KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals as markets and cost of living bites
A KiwiSaver provider says more people are asking about dipping into their KiwiSaver due to hardship - as the cost of living and market volatility bites…
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Closure of major Waikato intersection causing commuter chaos
A council's decision to close a major intersection in the Waikato for roadworks has turned the area into commuter chaos, say locals. Several crashes have…
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Rennie's coaching squad tasted with selecting national side
With Dave Rennie's coaching squad assembled, the new crew now turn their attention to the players they'll task with resurrecting the national side, their next…
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Woolworths fined thousands over rat infestation
Woolworths New Zealand has been fined thousands of dollars for failing to properly deal with a rat infestation at its South Dunedin supermarket. More than 20…
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Venezuela's former president appears in front of US court
Americas correspondent, Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about Venezuela's former president Nicolas Maduro appearing in front of a US court today, as well as…
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Couple's home flooded while still be repaired from January storms
In Northland, a retired couple's Ōakura home has been flooded again while still being repaired after a storm in January that severely damaged the property…
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Severe weather leaves Northland in clean up mode
The severe weather that swept into Northland has moved swiftly down the island, leaving the region in clean up & recovery mode and others bracing for impact…
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Australia correspondent Nick Grimm
As war continues in the Middle East, Australians are reassessing their heavy dependence on fossil fuels -- in particular petrol and diesel - amid fears…
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Metservice weather update
The red heavy rain warning for Northland east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangarei remains in place until 4am..
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Evening business for 26 March 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Finland to face All Whites after missing on Football World Cup
Finland's football team are the furthest from home many of them have ever been to play. The world number 75 side missed out on qualifying for the Football…
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Concern about state of manufacturing after multiple closures
New Zealand is turning into a no grow zone when it comes to vegetable processing. McCain and Watties are both shutting down processing operations, raising…
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Young mum faced with stem cell transplant delays worried about survival
A young mum facing life threatening delays for cancer treatment may be forced to raise more than a million dollars for a stem cell transplant overseas. Loran…
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Northland hunkers down as wild weather rolls in
It's been a wet and wild 24 hours for the top of the country, with some areas seeing more than 200 millimetres of rain. Whangārei District Council and the Far…
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Fans still journeying to Middle Earth 25 years on
This year marks a quarter century since The Lord of the Rings first hit screens - and fans are still journeying to Middle Earth. Tour operators say they've had…
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Midwives win against Crown over fair and reasonable pay
The NZ College of Midwives have won its class action against the crown over fair and reasonable pay. A court decision has found the way the Crown paid its lead…
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'Life saving' eating disorder facility can't attract funding
A literal life saver for those admitted there, but a North Canterbury eating disorder residential facility can't attract government funding, leading to…
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Growing divide emerging in junior sport
There's a growing divide is emerging in junior sport. As some clubs experiment with ways to reduce barriers for young players, others say rising costs are…
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Waikato maths whizz hoping to take out fifth world title
A Waikato maths whizz is waiting on some final calculations to see if he's taken out his fifth world title in a row. The marathon 48-hour global online maths…
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Meta and Google found liable for designing harmful platforms
United State correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about tech giants dealing with a major legal blow in a landmark social media addiction trial. A Los…
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States of Emergency declared in Whangarei and the Far North
States of Emergency have been declared in Whangarei and the Far North with storm conditions expected get worse overnight. Northland east of Kaikohe from…
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UK taking matters into its own hands to open Strait of Hormuz
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK taking matters into its own hands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as well as transgender women…
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Dunedin City councillor reads novel to defend himself
A Dunedin city councillor has resorted to reading a novel to defend himself at what he's likened to a public show trial. First-term representative Benedict Ong…
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Evening business for 25 March 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Final day in cricket double header series between NZ and South Africa
It is the final day of the double header series between New Zealand and South Africa. The Black Caps and White Ferns play the last of five T20's against their…
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Rural schools struggling with rising fuel costs
Teachers working from home, carpooling and cancelling away trips are just some of things rural schools are having to do to manage rising fuel costs. Rural…
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Calls for explanation over huge Wellington water bills
The local government minister says he's called Wellington's mayor for a please explain over huge water bills for residents, which are forecast to hit almost…
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Most medicines spent nearly seven years on wait list for funding
More than four million New Zealanders are missing out on modern medicines languishing on what is effectively Pharmac's drug wish list, according to a new…
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Archives NZ new Wellington building opens
After an estimated one million hours of construction labour, Te Rua - Archives NZ's new Wellington building - is now open. At a cost of $290 million it's…
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Calls for regulation to discourage using diesel reliant utes
Utes and SUV's, some of the country's top selling new vehicles, are in the spotlight due to their capacity to guzzle fuel. With prices rising at the pump…
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Councils invest in new tool for regions threatened by floods
Councils in regions regularly threatened by floods have invested in an innovative, locally-made tool to help protect them and are encouraging others to do the…
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Jim Ratcliffe attempting to take back America's cup boat
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is rocking the boat. The Ineos Group owner wants to take back the almost half a billion dollar racing yacht built by his company for the 2024…