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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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Tuesday, 12 August 2025
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Pre-schoolers learning the power of worm farms
12 Aug 2025South Auckland pre-schoolers are learning the value of getting their hands dirty to grow fresh fruit and veggies, and the awesome power of the humble earthworm to get it to go absolutely gangbusters… Read more Audio
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Months-long wait for cardio test, days if done private
12 Aug 2025A cardio test that heart patients in some regions can wait up to six months for can be delivered in days, according to a private provider. Half of all heart attack patients are not being treated… Read more Audio
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Decline in ram raid shows fading online craze
12 Aug 2025Online behaviour experts have said the sudden growth and equally swift decline of ram raids in recent years shows a fading online craze, made harder by measures such as bollards and fog cannons. But… Read more Audio
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Injury highs and lows for All Blacks ahead of Chamionship
12 Aug 2025Some mixed news on the injury front for the All Blacks ahead of their Rugby Championship opener. A couple of key forwards remain sidelined for the first test in Argentina, however all three Barrett… Read more Audio
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Motorist's tyres ripped up by razor sharp road metal
12 Aug 2025Kaipara motorists are demanding compensation after their car tyres were ripped up by razor sharp road metal. They said the metal was wrongly laid and has left them with big bills. Since fresh metal… Read more Audio
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Trump claims crime 'out of control' despite opposing stats
12 Aug 2025Washington DC correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump ordering hundreds of National Guard troops into Washington DC to tackle what he called a 'public safety emergency'. The… Read more Audio
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Less might be more when it comes to happiness
12 Aug 2025What makes you happy and rich in life? Is it more money and stuff, or the complete opposite; consumming less and embracing a simplier existence. Researchers from the University of Otago have been… Read more Audio
Monday, 11 August 2025
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New Christchurch stadium to host Super Rugby's Super Round
11 Aug 2025Christchurch's brand-spanking new central city stadium has been given hosting rights to Super Ruby's Super Round next Anzac weekend - the arena's debut major sporting event. The long-awaited $680… Read more Audio
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Dozens of London Underground staff facing deportation
11 Aug 2025United Kingdom correspondent, Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about dozens of London Underground staff facing deportation, as well as a heatwave that's set to hit the UK. Audio
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Evening business for 11 August 2025
11 Aug 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Silver Ferns shooter Nweke given exemption to play
11 Aug 2025It is the news netball fans have been waiting for, star shooter Grace Nweke has been given an exemption to play for the Silver Ferns, despite playing in Australia. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe… Read more Audio
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'Unprecedented' spate of violent crime and police shortages hit Northland
11 Aug 2025An "unprecedented" spate of violent crimes coupled with a significant police shortage in Northland means dozens of officers are being sent to the region on rotations to help out. The special staff… Read more Audio
Checkpoint
About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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