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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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Royal Air Force jet crashes in Wales
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about a Royal Air Force jet that crashed in Wales, as well as the number of migrants crossing the…
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Evening business for 25 September
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Team from tiny Otago school makes it to national chess champs
Squaring off at this weekend's national school chess champs is a team from a tiny Otago school. Macandrew Bay School on the Otago Peninsula has around 140…
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WNBA star coming home to New Zealand
One of New Zealand basketball's biggest stars has finished her rookie season in the WNBA today and is preparing to come home. Charlisse Leger-Walker signed off…
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Health NZ boosts frontline with nursing, midwifery staff
Health New Zealand is boosting its front line with an extra 380 full time nursing midwifery and health care assistants. Each year Health New Zealand uses a…
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Animals get a chance to party on Orana Wildlife Park's 50th anniversary
Keep all car doors and windows shut. In you break down sound your horn and wait for the patrol vehicle. Remember - lions have right of way. That was the advice…
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Big weekend ahead for election campaigning
At the end of day two of the election campaign, the argy bargy had well and truly begun. Accusations were flying over who is - and who is not - putting the…
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Sarah Hirini returning to rugby four months after birth of son
Sarah Hirini is returning to rugby with a new found superpower. The Black Ferns Sevens legend is only four months removed from giving birth to her first son…
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Local dog stars alongside Brad Pitt in new blockbuster
A kiwi dog is starring in a new Hollywood blockbuster hitting movie theatres this week. Heart of the Beast stars Oscar winner Brad Pitt as a retired US Army…
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Australian PM addresses United Nations
Australia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressing the United Nations, as well as his plan to ward off…
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Call for freeze on new Dunedin liquor licences
The Southern medical officer of health wants a freeze on new liquor off licences in Dunedin's high deprivations areas, including the student quarter. It is…
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OpenAI hacks into Australia's Medicare system
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a rogue AI program hacking its way into a restricted internet portal run by Australia's Medicare…
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Dannevirke locals meeting to discuss dire state of healthcare
Dannevirke residents have the chance to make their voices heard about the state of healthcare in the Tararua district tonight. On Monday six staff in nearby…
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Evening business for 24 September 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Black Ferns to take on Red Roses in one of biggest rugby tests of the year
The Black Ferns are bracing for the Twickenham cauldron this Sunday. A crowd of more than 50,000 fans are expected as the Black Ferns take on the Red Roses in…
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Politicians hit the ground running on first day of campaigning
Unshackled from parliament, politicians have hit the ground running as the election campaign kicked up a gear today. Labour was out promising big investments…
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AT explores changes to level crossing after student death
Just a fortnight after the tragic death of a school student at a level crossing in Mount Albert, Auckland Transport officials have met with residents in the…
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Health NZ provides workforce support to Dannevirke Hospital
Health New Zealand is providing additional clinical workforce support at Dannevirke Community Hospital for the next 30 days following a number of recent staff…
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Councils in limbo after local government reforms paused
Councils are in limbo after they say they moved "heaven and earth " to meet "unrealistic deadlines" for amalgamation .only for the government to push pause on…
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Children missing out on eye care due to high costs
A charity is calling for more investment into children's eye care as many families shy away from getting regular tests because of the cost. Painga Project says…
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Government pulls handbrake on local government reforms
Some mayors and councils have been left frustrated and annoyed after the government pulled the handbrake on its local government reforms out of the blue…
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Kauri seedlings planted with hope they are resistant to kauri dieback
Before vast numbers of Kauri trees were felled to build the villas of Ponsonby and Grey Lynn for early European settlers, Auckland's Waitakere Ranges were…
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All Whites back on the field for first time since World Cup
89 days after exiting the Football World Cup at the group stage, the All Whites are back on the field in an historic match tonight. A game against Palestine in…
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Legendary race horse Phar Lap reaches 100th anniversary
Streets around the world bear his name, a depression era hero with an enormous heart, who was ahead of the field. Phar Lap, the legendary race horse, will be…
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China's President visits US for first time in over a decade
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about China's President Xi Jinping touching down in the US for his first visit in over a decade…
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Growth NZ wants visas for 'exceptional talent' with no job offer required
A growth advocacy group wants to let up to 300 exceptionally talented people a year move to New Zealand with no job offer required. Growth New Zealand is…
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Earl Spencer forced to apologise about error in new memoir
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Prime Minister Andy Burnham meeting with US President Donald Trump on the side lines at the…
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Evening business for 23 September 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Black Caps name first squad for T20 series against India
The countdown is on to a blockbuster home summer of cricket. The Black Caps today named their first squad for the T20 series against India starting on October…
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Parliament wrapping up for 54th term
Parliament is wrapping up for the year, and for the term of the 54th Parliament, as MPs ready themselves to hit the campaign trail for the next six weeks…
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Firefighters union calls for inquiry into management of FENZ
The firefighters' union is calling for an inquiry into the management of Fire and Emergency New Zealand. NZ Professional Firefighters Union members have handed…
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Child critically injured in Southland dies in Starship Hospital
Police say a young child who was critically injured in the Southland town of Otautau has died in Starship Children's Hospital. Emergency services were called…
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More than 50 business leaders sign open letter to politicians
More than 50 business leaders have signed an open letter to politicians, asking them to keep their hands off private businesses. The New Zealand Initiative is…
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Predator Free Dunedin targeting pests in sanctuary
As wildlife flourishes in a fenced Otago ecosanctuary, mahi is ramping up to protect the birds flying the coop. In July, Predator Free Dunedin received $3.9…
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New private netball league could bring together two sports franchises
Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams' new private netball league could bring together two Auckland professional sports franchises. RNZ understands Auckland real…
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Kiwi classic car lovers reach top of the leader board in global fundraiser
Some Kiwi Classic Car lovers have reached the top of the leader board in a global drive to raise funds for Men's health. The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive is…
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US threatens to ban Iranian airlines worldwide
Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about all eyes being on the US and Iran at the UN General assembly, as well as the US talking about…
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Government went ahead with funding concerts despite advice not to
The government was warned not to pump taxpayer money into concerts, because profits would probably go off shore and the costs would likely outweigh the…
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Adults putting off getting eyes checked due to costs
A survey has found that most adults are putting off getting their eyes checked. But is it more than just not wanting to wear glasses that's stopping them? Anya…
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Evening business for 22 September 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Leaked video shows ministry officials telling staff not to put things into writing
The Ministry of Education says suggestions information isn't recorded in writing to avoid scrutiny are unacceptable. It comes after a leaked video showed an…
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English women's rugby team 39 match winning run ends
The world champion English women's rugby team's incredible 39-match winning run has come to an end, after a draw at the weekend. The result has buoyed the…
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Search crews scouring South Westland lake for missing plane
Search crews have been scouring a South Westland lake today for signs of a plane that went missing without a trace, half a century ago, with seven people on…
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Australia correspondent Nick Grimm
The Australian Government has just released its latest Intergenerational Report.
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Pahiatua locals concenred about the state of healthcare
A public meeting is being held in Pahiatua over the state of the medical centre in the Tararua District town. Reporter Mary Argue was there and spoke to Lisa…
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Public meetings held over dire staff of Tararua healthcare
Public meetings are being held in the Tararua district focusing on the dire state of primary health care. Six staff, including four nurses at the Pahiatua…
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Driving tester has credentials removed due to high pass rates
A woman, who's had her driver testing credentials revoked as part of an NZTA investigation, says she's done nothing wrong and the students she passed are fit…
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Woman conned man out of half a million in 18 year romance scam
A woman who scammed a man out of more than half a million dollars was posing as a police recruit in Australia. She made promises to cross the Tasman and move…
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Football Ferns prepare to come together for Panama match
The Football Ferns want to leave no stone unturned as they look ahead to next year's Football World Cup in Brazil. After four months apart the team will come…
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95 year old Southland man attempting cycling world record
A Southland nonagenarian is gearing up for a world record cycling attempt next month. Peter Grandiek who turns 95 in October needs to crack 21.5km in an hour…
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Donald Trump bans media outlets from the White House
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's ban on media outlets from the White House.
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Police faced with youth drinking problems in Dunedin
Otago Coastal area prevention manager community and youth, Senior Sergeant Iain Notman spoke to Lisa Owen about youth drinking culture in Dunedin.
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Urge for Police and Uni to tackle Dunedin drinking culture
An emergency department doctor is urging the University of Otago and Police to get tough after a party of 400 people in the city's quarter left one person with…
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Princess Diana's brother makes headlines after BBC interview
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer making headlines after an interview with the BBC, as…
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Navy lieutenant denies repeatedly raping woman while deployed
A navy lieutenant has denied he repeatedly raped a woman while deployed overseas. The lieutenant, who has interim name suppression, is facing a court martial…
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Diggers needed to clear forestry debris crowding
Woody debris is washing down from forestry blocks in rain and covering many beaches on Tairawhiti's East Coast. Diggers have to be used to clear central city…
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Evening business for 21 September 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Fans lose control after Warriors lose semifinal at Eden Park
The Warriors lost the NRL semifinal last night and some fans lost control at Eden Park. Projectiles were thrown at the referee and his assistants as they left…
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Families of two men killed at work shocked by changes to workplace health and safety legislation
The families of two men killed at work are shocked by the government's changes to workplace health and safety legislation. They're worried more people will die…
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Major concerns over state of rural health services
An urgent SOS has gone out over rural health services. Six staff at the Pahiatua Medical Centre have resigned amid growing concern around extreme workloads and…