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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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Wednesday, 27 August 2025
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Massive manhunt underway for suspect in Aussie police shooting
27 Aug 2025A massive manhunt is underway for a suspect who shot and killed two police officers in rural Victoria. 56-year-old Dezi Freeman is believed to be behind yesterday's shooting in Pore-punkah, a small… Read more Audio
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Customers electricity bills ballooning
27 Aug 2025Gas is up about 15% and power 11%. Dozens of customers have gotten in touch with Checkpoint to share how their electricity bills have ballooned. David Taylor from Papamoa is one of those, and spoke to… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
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Australia expells Iran's ambassador
26 Aug 2025Australia correspondent, Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about the Albanese govenrment expelling Iran's ambassador to Australia, as well as a shooting in rural Victoria that has killed two police… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 26 August 2025
26 Aug 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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NRL player embroiled in drugs and betting scandal
26 Aug 2025One of the biggest names in the NRL is embroiled in a drugs and betting scandal. Rabbitohs and Kiwis hooker Brandon Smith will face court next month however he is yet to be stood down by his club… Read more Audio
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Plan to help small airlines keep flying regional routes
26 Aug 2025An action plan to help keep small airlines flying regional routes is expected to land on the desk of the Associate Transport Minster any day now. Air NZ serves 20 regional areas, but the smaller… Read more Audio
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Calls for Rental Warrent of Fitness for Dunedin student flats
26 Aug 2025There are calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness to ensure student flats in North Dunedin are actually complying with Healthy Homes Standards. Since July 1, the standards set out minimum requirements… Read more Audio
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Builderscrack stands by vetting system after customers scammed by company found on site
An online site that connects people with verified tradies is standing by its vetting and review system despite a number of customers being out of pocket after using a construction company they found… Read more Audio
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Firefighters tell court of efforts to save lives in Loafers Lodge fire
26 Aug 2025Firefighters have wiped tears from their eyes today as they've told a court of their efforts to save lives during the fatal Loafers Lodge fire in May 2023. They have been giving evidence in the trial… Read more Audio
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Ticketek snaps up Eventfinda
26 Aug 2025New Zealand ticketing and event listing business, Eventfinda, has been snapped up and bought by Ticketek. The boss of Eventfinda said there won't be any big changes for customers or staff. But… Read more Audio
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Young horse riders put through their paces at Equestrian Champs
26 Aug 2025More than 700 horses and their young riders are being put through their paces at this week's Secondary School Equestrian Championships. Students from the Far North to Southland are competing at two… Read more Audio
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Promosing medical news for the Black Ferns
26 Aug 2025There's some promising news on the medical front for the Black Ferns after their big win over Spain in their Rugby World Cup opener yesterday was marred by several nasty-looking injuries to key… 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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