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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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Tuesday, 9 December 2025
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Evening business for 9 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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All Blacks won't play in the regions for at least three years
9 Dec 2025The All Blacks won't play in the regions for at least another three years while New Zealand Rugby cashes in on crowds in the city centres. Next year the All Blacks play just four home games. New… Read more Audio
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Major RMA overhaul revealed
9 Dec 2025It has been revealed a major RMA overhaul with two new laws replacing the Resource Management Act; a Natural Environment law and a Planning law. The planning bill would lay out what infrastructure is… Read more Audio
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Government reveals sweeping overhaul of the RMA
The coalition is heralding the single largest economic reform in a generation - as it sets out its sweeping overhaul of the RMA. The much-loathed Resource Management Act has proved a perpetual bugbear… Read more Audio
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Manhunt underway after fatal stabbing on Auckland bus
A manhunt is underway after one man was fatally stabbed and another injured onboard the number 76 bus in east Auckland last night. Police have described it as "appalling" and unprovoked. A passenger… Read more Audio
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DOC investigating after hikers dropped at Tongariro crossing
9 Dec 2025DOC is investigating after shuttle operators dropped hikers at the start of the Tongariro Alpine crossing despite a bad weather forecast, Meaning they shouldn't be on the track. Transport operators… Read more Audio
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Man arrested after fatal Auckland bus stabbing
Police have arrested a man after two unprovoked attacks on two passengers on an East Auckland bus last night has left one dead, and another seriously injured in hospital. The first victim got off the… Read more Audio
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Eliesa Katoa's rugby league career and health in jeopardy after head knock
9 Dec 2025The consequenses have continued in the wake of one of the scariest sporting moments of the year. Eliesa Katoa's rugby league career and long term health are both in serious jeopardy after the Tongan… Read more Audio
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Christchurch school wows with end of year concert
A Christchurch secondary school's end of year prize giving and concert has become a thing of legend. St Andrew's College practically broke the internet in 2023 with its performance of Stairway to… Read more Audio
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Paramount in bidding war with Netflix to buy Warner Brothers
9 Dec 2025US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about media giant Paramount throwing its hat in the ring to buy Warner Brothers, sparking a bidding war with Netflix, as well as the Defence Secretary… Read more Audio
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Retail rage on the rise for shoppers this festive season
9 Dec 2025The festive season will put some people in the red, and not only when it comes to bank accounts and Santa suits - but also in the form of retail rage. The feelings of being overwhelmed, frustration at… Read more Audio
Monday, 8 December 2025
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Zelensky to discuss peace proposals in London
8 Dec 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about plans for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to travel to London to discuss peace proposals, as well as ongoing investigations… 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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