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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, 10 November 2025
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Tourist helicoptered out of burning Tongariro National Park
10 Nov 2025A tourist helicoptered out of the Tongariro National Park to avoid the fire burning through the region has described the dramatic moments he realised there was danger in the air. Matthias Gerold was… Read more Audio
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All Blacks scrape their way to victory against Scotland
10 Nov 2025A second-half slump wasn't enough to break the All Black's century-long unbeaten streak against Scotland. Despite a strong start, several yellow cards and a Scottish comeback threatened the All Blacks… Read more Audio
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Blanket bans on pets in rentals to be disallowed
10 Nov 2025Blanket bans on pets in rental properties won't be allowed from next month, but there are concerns that landlords will find a work around. Tenants will still need to get their landlords consent to… Read more Audio
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More details emerge on atrocities unfolding in Sudan
10 Nov 2025Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about more information emerging on the atrocities unfolding in Sudan, as well as the fragile ceasfire largely holding in Gaza, bringing more… Read more Audio
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Traffic control grounds Santa's sleigh in Piopio
10 Nov 2025Traffic control and a shortage of volunteers have officially grounded Santa's sleigh in the small town of Piopio in the Waitomo District. At the Christmas eve parade Santa would normally float in via… Read more Audio
Friday, 7 November 2025
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Andrew Windsor summoned by US Congress over Epstein case
7 Nov 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Andrew Mountbatten Windsor being summoned by US Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein case, as well as the manhunt continuing for one of… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 7 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix to face off for first time this season
7 Nov 2025The second season of the New Zealand derby in the A-League kicks off tomorrow night in Wellington. Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix will again play three times this season - with the Phoenix… Read more Audio
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New Cancer Center lifechanging for Taranaki patients
7 Nov 2025The opening of a $56 million Taranaki Cancer Centre in New Plymouth is being described as life changing for people living with the disease in the region, and for the professionals who care for them… Read more Audio
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Efforts underway to save lions from being euthanised
7 Nov 2025Efforts are underway to save the last five big cats from a Whangarei Wildlife park. The lions are effectively on death row after the Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary closed its gates to the public last weekend… Read more Audio
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Six men killed in incidents involving faulty parking brakes
7 Nov 2025Alan Nichol, Brian Edwards, Mark Lee, Phillip Loving, Graeme Rabbits and Allan Ranapia. These six men have died in incidents involving cardan shaft parking brakes since 2010. A coroner investigating… Read more Audio
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Criminal investigation into fraudulent breath tests needed - defence lawyer
7 Nov 2025There should be a criminal investigation into police officers fraudulently recording alcohol breath tests that didn't happen, according to the Defence Lawyers Association. About a 120 officers are the… 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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