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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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Thursday, 1 May 2025
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Indian Panthers suspended from National Basketball League
1 May 2025The Indian Panthers have been suspended from the New Zealand National Basketball League indefinitely. The team joined the competition this season but have failed to win a game, had a coach quit and… Read more Audio
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Wellington Airport cancels all in and out flights
1 May 2025Ferocious winds have cancelled all flights in and out of the capital. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Health New Zealand on senior doctors strike
1 May 2025Senior doctors traded scrubs for placards on Thursday as thousands walked off the job for 24 hours, many braving foul weather on picket lines around the country. They are locked in a bitter dispute… Read more Audio
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State of Emergency declared in Christchurch
1 May 2025Torrential rain and strong winds have hammered Canterbury, with states of emergency being declared in Christchurch, Banks Peninsula and the Selwyn District. Surface flooding has closed roads and… Read more Audio
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WREMO on 'destructive' winds in Wellington
1 May 2025All flights in and out of Wellington Airport are cancelled for the rest of the day. Metservice is warning of "destructive" winds that would cause widespread damage. There's possibility of threat to… Read more Audio
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Rules giving Kiwis living in Australia citizenship look secure in election
Despite some reservations at the time the 4 year pathway was revealed, the Coalition has told local media that they have no plans to change it. However, some Kiwis have told RNZ they're worried that… Read more Audio
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Wind warning in Wellington at highest 'red' level
1 May 2025While in Wellington, the capital has been battered by some of the strongest winds in its recent history. Flights in and out of the city have been cancelled, and there have been no interisland ferry… Read more Audio
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Wellington battered by some of strongest winds in recent history
1 May 2025Flights in and out of the city have been cancelled until at least 6pm, and there have been no interisland ferry crossings today. The wind warning in Wellington has been escalated to red, with… Read more Audio
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Three Black Ferns World Cup players not named in new squad
1 May 2025There's been some shocking omissions from the first Black Ferns squad of the year. Three of the biggest names from the successful World Cup in 2021, including the face of the campaign, have not been… Read more Audio
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How is the school lunch programme faring in Term Two?
1 May 2025After a series of mishaps and issues with the government provided school lunches last term, Associate Education Minister David Seymour said the new term would start off in "tip top shape." The… Read more Audio
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US and Ukraine sign rare minerals deal
1 May 2025Days after Trump and Zelensky's Vatican meeting and months after the disastrous exchange in the oval office - the US and Ukraine have signed a rare minerals deal. United States Correspondent, Todd… Read more Audio
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Over 5000 doctors strike over stalled pay and conditions talks
1 May 2025Keeping our top medical talent on New Zealand shores, compromised care and growing wait lists. These are some of the reasons over 5,000 senior doctors have walked off the job in unprecedented 24-hour… 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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