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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, 27 May 2025
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Kiwi 'pet wine' company looking at US market
27 May 2025Could New Zealand's next big export be alcohol free wine laced with the natural stress relieving ingredient catnip for pets? Kiwi company Muttley's Estate is already making a range of vintages with… Read more Audio
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Kremlin says Trump suffering 'emotional overload'
27 May 2025The Kremlin is trying to downplay Donald Trump's criticisms of Vladimir Putin after Russia carried out a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine. The US President said Mr Putin has "gone absolutely… Read more Audio
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Al Brown urging people to switch to filter coffee
27 May 2025In the face of rising coffee prices top chef Al Brown is urging people to park the snobbery and make the switch to the more filter coffee rather barista made espresso. Brown reckons filter has come a… Read more Audio
Monday, 26 May 2025
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Plans for NHS staff to restrain patients labelled 'dangerous'
26 May 2025United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how a plan for NHS staff to restrain patients experiencing a mental health crisis is being labelled as 'dangerous' and how UK… Read more Audio
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Two French migrants launch 'Otago Escargots' snail farm
26 May 2025Two French friends, a garden full of 50,000 snails and a dream. A foodie duo in Queenstown are bringing molluscs to the mountains, with the launch of the region's very first commercial snail farm… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 26 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Hamish Kerr wins men's high jump in latest Diamond League event
26 May 2025New Zealand's Olympic champion Hamish Kerr won the men's high jump at the latest Diamond League event in Morocco this morning - but he's still seeking improvement. Sports Reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe… Read more Audio
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Temu and Shein come at cost of local businesses - association
26 May 2025Empty shop fronts and for lease signs are a call to action for consumers to buy local. That is the message from the Parnell Business Association, nestled in one of Auckland's oldest shopping… Read more Audio
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Group of former MPs not letting pay equity overhaul go quietly
26 May 2025The government may be keen to move on from the pay equity overhaul and the uproar it caused - But a cross-party group of former MPs is not letting it go quietly. Dame Marilyn Waring is leading the… Read more Audio
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Retail NZ wants meeting with police minister over police shoplifting change
26 May 2025Retail New Zealand wants an urgent meeting with the police minister over concerns retail crimes under a certain value may not not be investigated. Checkpoint has seen a police directive to staff that… Read more Audio
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Dan Hooker's controversial 32 fighter contest held in backyard
26 May 2025A controversial and apparently unregulated backyard fight contest, had at least one gang member smashing it out for a $50,000 dollar prize. Social media posts show the event promoted by a well known… Read more Audio
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Nelson flash floods: roads blocked, water spills into shops
Nelson residents were taken by surprise on Monday morning when flash flooding hit the town, with the deluge blocking roads and water flooding into shops. The downpour saw around 40 millimetres of rain… Read more Audio
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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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