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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, 12 May 2025
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Golfer Ryan Fox first kiwi to win PGA tour in a decade
12 May 2025Golfer Ryan Fox has won for the first time on the PGA tour. His comeback victory at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina came via a three-way playoff with Canadian Mackenzie Hughes and American… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 12 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Health NZ on $130 million pay roll patch up
12 May 2025Checkpoint has discovered Te Whatu Ora has spent more than 130 million dollars remediating payroll problems and that doesn't include the cost of repaying wages. It all stems from issues related to the… Read more Audio
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PM responds to critics of pay equity bill law changes
12 May 2025The Prime Minister has hit back at critics of the coalition's pay equity shake-up - saying some of the reaction has been out-of-line and unacceptable. A law change - pushed through under urgency last… Read more Audio
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Three dogs put down after left neglected in rat infested property
12 May 2025Three dogs have been put down after they were rescued from a Kianga Ora property where they'd apparently been left locked inside, in filthy rat infested conditions without food or water. In April, the… Read more Audio
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Health NZ has spent more $130 million fixing issues
12 May 2025Checkpoint can reveal that Health New Zealand has spent more than $130 million fixing up faux pas with its holiday pay. It all stems from issues related to the Holiday's Act that were identified in… Read more Audio
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Akaroa residents still waiting for return home after storm
12 May 2025The State of Emergency in Canterbury's storm-hit Banks Pensinsula has finally been lifted. But almost two weeks after severe rain lashed the region, causing flooding and slips, some Akaroa residents… Read more Audio
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Auckland measles case confirmed as Fullers ferry staff member
12 May 2025Health authorities are on high alert after a new measles case was confirmed over the weekend, with people in Auckland asked to check if they could have been exposed. The person is a Fullers ferries… Read more Audio
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NZ Golfer Ryan Fox wins first PGA Tour title
12 May 2025New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox won his first PGA Tour title on Monday morning with a stunning victory at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina. He did it with a sensational birdie on the first… Read more Audio
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Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigns
12 May 2025Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has resigned. Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced on Monday Mr McSkimming had quit before he could be dismissed. National Crime Correspondent Sam… Read more Audio
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Donald Trump heading to Middle East
12 May 2025Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's main priorities for his trip, how likely Gaza will factor into his trip because the US has been talking about a new plan… Read more Audio
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PM needs to speak with Gen Z on social media ban - adviser
12 May 2025The Prime Minster needs to consult properly with young people about a proposed ban on social media for under 16's, not just shake hands and have surface level chat. The idea started as a private… 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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