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Tuesday, 22 April 2025
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Inquest into death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore resumes
22 Apr 2025A coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has resumed in Christchurch today following a lengthy adjournment. The young athlete died in a suspected suicide in August 2021 -… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 22 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Blues refusing to look beyond immediate future
22 Apr 2025The Super Rugby Pacific champions are dwelling near the bottom of the table, but despite a favourable run home, the side isn't planning past their trans-Tasman Anzac Day clash. Audio
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Mother of Baby Ru speaks about day her son was killed
22 Apr 2025The mother of Lower Hutt toddler Ruthless-Empire Ahipene-Wall, who died after suffering a fatal fractured skull, has spoken about the day her son was killed 18 months ago today. Baby Ru, as he was… Read more Audio
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Retired Catholic Bishop of Auckland speaks about the Pope
22 Apr 2025Pope Francis' funeral is expected to be this coming weekend. A few days after that Cardinals will gather and join in conclave to elect a new Pontiff. Retired Catholic Bishop of Auckland, Patrick Dunn… Read more Audio
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Catholics across Aotearoa pay respects to Pope Francis
22 Apr 2025While world leaders are gathering to pay tribute to the 88-year-old, Catholics across the motu in Aotearoa have also been paying their respects. Over a hundred mourners gathered at an Auckland… Read more Audio
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Art work damaged at Auckland Art Gallery, criminal charge made
An art work has been damaged at a glitzy event held at the Auckland Art Gallery, leading to a criminal charge. Guests at The Curious Ball last month were served alcohol and given exclusive after-hours… Read more Audio
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Police appeal for sightings of black SUV after fatal attack
22 Apr 2025Police in Auckland are appealing for sightings of a black SUV after the fatal attack on a PhD student at the weekend. Kyle Whorrall has been named by a colleague as the man killed on St Johns Road… Read more Audio
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Group therapy sessions could reduce waiting lists - report
22 Apr 2025Could group therapy be the answer to cutting down our long waiting lists for mental health? According to a new report, group therapy sessions could help reduce waiting lists for young people by… Read more Audio
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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe returning to Black Ferns
22 Apr 2025A failed code switch has lead Portia Woodman-Wickliffe back to rugby in a World Cup year. After retiring from international rugby last year, the World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist is ready to… Read more Audio
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Auckland pest project turning tide against invasive fish
22 Apr 2025A pest eradication project at Lake Tomarata in Auckland is starting to turn the tide against invasive fish. Auckland Council, with assistance from University of Waikato, has been using nets to remove… Read more Audio
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Havard University suing Trump administration
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Harvard University taking the Trump administration to court after a back and fourth with the White House resulted in a 2… 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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