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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, 13 October 2025
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Owners given assistance dogs from uncertified trainer
13 Oct 2025No support and a lot of stress. That's how some clients of K9 Search Medical Detection feel after getting disability assistance dogs from the Manawatu trainer. As previously revealed by Checkpoint, it… Read more Audio
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All Blacks squad named for end of year tour
13 Oct 2025The All Blacks have named their squad for the upcoming end of year tour. Coach Scott Robertson has resisted the urge for many changes and largely stuck with the same squad that completed the Rugby… Read more Audio
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Young people struggling to get into work despite PM's claims
13 Oct 2025The Prime Minister has doubled down on his claim there are jobs for young people across the country, and they should take any work. Despite youth unemployment sitting at nearly 13%. Taranaki is top of… Read more Audio
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Remaining Israeli hostages due to be released
13 Oct 2025Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about the fast approaching release of the remaining Israeli hostages. It is part of the first phase of what is a fragile peace deal between… Read more Audio
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IRD cracking down on people owing small amounts
13 Oct 2025Ignoring your tax debt wont make it go away - that message from IRD as it cracks down on people owing relatively small amounts. The department is phoning people who owe more than $1000 and have had… Read more Audio
Friday, 10 October 2025
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Checkpoint try Durian coffee
10 Oct 2025Lisa Owen, Susana Lei'ataua and producer Johnny Sutherland taste Durian coffee for the first time. Audio
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UK PM weighs in on Trump's Gaza Ceasefire deal
10 Oct 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighing in on Trump's Gaza Ceasefire deal, as well as the Princess of Wales who has issued a warning… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 10 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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White ferns face crucial match after back to back losses
10 Oct 2025The White Ferns are dancing with the danger zone at the Cricket World Cup. Following back to back losses to kick off their campaign, the Kiwis face a crucial match against Bangledesh's army of… Read more Audio
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Medical disinformation a growing concern for doctors
10 Oct 2025Medical disinformation is a growing concern for doctors and scientists, but what happens when it comes from people in the highest authority who are shaping health policy? Recently US President Trump… Read more Audio
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Northland grappling with closure of hospitality training provider
Northland's community is grappling with the imminent closure of its leading hospitality training provider. The shutting of the QRC Te Tai Tokerau will force school leavers to travel large distances to… Read more Audio
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Senior dog walking service keeping older dogs active
10 Oct 2025They're older and slower, but just because the arthritis is kicking in, that doesn't mean they can't have fun with a group of buddies. No, it's not an ad for a retirement village, it's the ethos of… 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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