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Wednesday, 30 April 2025
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Significant jump in stolen mopeds so far this year
30 Apr 2025Nifty fifties and mopeds are apparently the trendy new ride for young thieves in Christchurch at least. There's been massive jump in the number stolen so far this year and it seems teenagers and… Read more Audio
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Trump cops harsh criticism from China's leaders
30 Apr 2025Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about while Donald Trump's approval ratings are at an all time low at home, he's also copping some harsh criticism from China's leaders. It's Ministry… Read more Audio
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Jump in butter prices could force cafe to raise prices
30 Apr 2025An Auckland cafe owner said a significant jump in the cost of butter could force her to raise her prices, in a market where food businesses seem to be going under every week. Dairy giant Fonterra has… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
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End of Australia's national election approaching
29 Apr 2025The sharp end of the Australia national election is approaching and it's coming down to who can best manage the economy and pull down the high cost of living. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 29 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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14 year old youngest cricketer to score professional century
29 Apr 2025Vaibhav Suryavanshi has rewritten the cricket record books, becoming the youngest cricketer to score a professional century, at only 14. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis on slashing spending in budget
29 Apr 2025In a speech on Tuesday, the Finance Minister revealed the operating allowance - that is the new money the government's got to spend is basically being halved, from $2.4 billion to $1.3 billion… Read more Audio
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Canada Liberal party projected to form 4th consecutive government
29 Apr 2025In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney has achieved a remarkable turnaround - with his Liberal party projected to be able to form a fourth consecutive government. He became Prime Minister just last… Read more Audio
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Health NZ cuts number of ICU beds to 20 at new Dunedin Hospital
A former health chief said cutting the number of intensive care beds planned for the new Dunedin Hospital is taking chances with the region's health. 30 intensive care unit beds were originally… Read more Audio
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$1b taken from govt spending limit, cuts to public services
29 Apr 2025The Finance Minister has shaved a billion dollars off the government's spending limit with more cuts to public services. Nicola Willis said she's worked hard to avoid the mistakes of austerity budgets… Read more Audio
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Future of 120 employees with disabilities uncertain after fire
29 Apr 2025The future of almost 120 employees with disabilities is up in the air after the northshore recyling plant where they worked burnt to the ground at the weekend. The Abilities Group's Glenfield factory… Read more Audio
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Probation officer in tears at Juliana Bonilla-Herrera inquest
29 Apr 2025A senior Corrections staff member said high risk offenders - similar to the man who murdered Juliana Bonilla Herrera - are regularly being paroled from prison and into the community. An inquest into… 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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