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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, 11 August 2025
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Price of spinach rises rapidly
11 Aug 2025It's the kind of price tag that might even make strongman Popeye cry. A 300g bag of spinach was $8.29 at one Auckland supermarket last week; or more than $27 per kg. This week it's worse with some… Read more Audio
Friday, 8 August 2025
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UK homelessness minister quits over dogdy rent dealings
8 Aug 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the homelessness minister quitting, after she was accused of dodgy rent dealings, as well as UK Police turning to the public for… Read more Audio
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Labour education spokesperson rejected to work on NCEA reforms
8 Aug 2025The Labour leader Chris Hipkins has rebuked his education spokesperson after finding out she ignored, then rejected offers to work with the government on NCEA reforms. ACT's David Seymour said if she… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Friday 8 August 2025
8 Aug 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Farah Palmer Cup to kick off 26th season
8 Aug 2025Provincial rugby gets in full swing this weekend with the Farah Palmer Cup kicking off its 26th season. While the Black Ferns prepare for their World Cup defence, players back home will be eager to… Read more Audio
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NZ Energy meets with Shane Jones in attempt solve gas shortages
8 Aug 2025Closures, swapping to more export alternatives or dirtier substitutes are some of the options facing small to medium businesses struggling to get gas contracts. The Business NZ Energy Council said a… Read more Audio
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Military style boot camps finish 12 month pilot
8 Aug 2025Only two of the teen boys who went through the government's controversial military-style boot camp trial haven't reoffended. Despite this, the agency and minister in charge are trumpeting its success… Read more Audio
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IDF is getting ready to take over Gaza city
8 Aug 2025Israel's defence force is getting ready to take over Gaza city after the security cabinet approved the plan. Ahead of an hours long meeting, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told media he… Read more Audio
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Wellington Airport unveils new centerpiece sculpture
8 Aug 2025For over a decade, a pair of huge eagles ridden by Gandalf the wizard greeted people as they arrived in the city famous for the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. But no longer. Today, Wellington… Read more Audio
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Warning as gas shortage could lead to business closures
8 Aug 2025Business leaders and the Associate Energy Minister have been in crisis talks after a Taranaki manufacturer revealed looking to shutdown production for up to four months because it can't get a… Read more Audio
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Politicians onboard City Rail Link test run
8 Aug 2025It was all aboard the City Rail Link express today for the Prime Minister and Cabinet colleagues in another milestone for the multi-billion dollar project. A train did a special VIP test run in the… Read more Audio
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Questions over AB's team selection following Mo'unga return
8 Aug 2025It has been an interesting last 24 hours for the All Blacks, as confirmation came through that Richie Mo'unga will be returning next season. Mo'unga will be eligible for test rugby in time for the end… 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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