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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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Monday, 12 May 2025
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Health NZ has spent more $130 million fixing issues
12 May 2025Checkpoint can reveal that Health New Zealand has spent more than $130 million fixing up faux pas with its holiday pay. It all stems from issues related to the Holiday's Act that were identified in… Read more Audio
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Akaroa residents still waiting for return home after storm
12 May 2025The State of Emergency in Canterbury's storm-hit Banks Pensinsula has finally been lifted. But almost two weeks after severe rain lashed the region, causing flooding and slips, some Akaroa residents… Read more Audio
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Auckland measles case confirmed as Fullers ferry staff member
12 May 2025Health authorities are on high alert after a new measles case was confirmed over the weekend, with people in Auckland asked to check if they could have been exposed. The person is a Fullers ferries… Read more Audio
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NZ Golfer Ryan Fox wins first PGA Tour title
12 May 2025New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox won his first PGA Tour title on Monday morning with a stunning victory at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina. He did it with a sensational birdie on the first… Read more Audio
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Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigns
12 May 2025Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has resigned. Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced on Monday Mr McSkimming had quit before he could be dismissed. National Crime Correspondent Sam… Read more Audio
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Donald Trump heading to Middle East
12 May 2025Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's main priorities for his trip, how likely Gaza will factor into his trip because the US has been talking about a new plan… Read more Audio
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PM needs to speak with Gen Z on social media ban - adviser
12 May 2025The Prime Minster needs to consult properly with young people about a proposed ban on social media for under 16's, not just shake hands and have surface level chat. The idea started as a private… Read more Audio
Friday, 9 May 2025
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Train driver minimum age to be lowered to 18 in UK
9 May 2025United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about a tariff deal between the UK and the United States, how criminals in the UK could face sanctions for refusing to attend court for… Read more Audio
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Black Caps fly to UAE amid India and Pakistan tensions
9 May 2025The escalating tensions between India and Pakistan has forced several kiwi cricketers out of the region. Security concerns will see nine current or former Black Caps fly from Pakistan to the UAE on… Read more Audio
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Catholic churches across NZ celebrate new Pope Leo
9 May 2025Catholic churches across New Zealand are celebrating the new pope today, by holding mass and praying for him for the first time. The first American to hold the post, Chicago-born Robert Prevost, was… Read more Audio
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Women across NZ protest against pay equity bill changes
9 May 2025Angry women who rallied around the country on Friday say they're under attack from the government's sudden change to pay equity laws. The changes, rushed through parliament this week, make it harder… 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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