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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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Friday, 1 August 2025
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VFX industry warns NZ may loose opportunities and workers
1 Aug 2025The visual effects industry is warning without bigger tax breaks for the film industry New Zealand will loose major opportunities and highly specialised workers. Weta FX is considering axing a hundred… Read more Audio
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Palmerston North kids set for international literature quiz
1 Aug 2025What food did Paddington Bear have with him when he arrived in England? Which teacher in Harry Potter can turn herself into a cat? A group of four bright young minds from Palmerston North are… Read more Audio
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New World denys leaving Victoria Park workers jobless
1 Aug 2025New World is denying allegations it's passing over workers who lost their jobs after a fire destroyed a flagship store in supermarket. 189 people employed at the Victoria Park supermarket get their… Read more Audio
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Government to push back on 15 percent US tariff
1 Aug 2025The government had promised to push back on the 15% tariff on New Zealand exports to the United States. The White House revised a swathe of rates today, lifting New Zealand's tariff from 10 to 15%… Read more Audio
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Injury stricken Warriors squad to take on Dolphins
1 Aug 2025An injury stricken Warriors will try to shake off the cobwebs when they take on the Dolphins at home tonight.The game comes off the back of a disappointing loss to the Gold Coast Titans last week who… Read more Audio
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Kiwis worth more than $1 million thanks to investment platforms
1 Aug 2025Thousands of New Zealanders now have accounts on investment platforms like Sharesies worth more than $1 million. People have told RNZ the growth has been noticeable in recent years. Money… Read more Audio
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Asian countries see US tariff decreases
1 Aug 2025Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about US tarrifs in some Asian countries decreasing, while NZ was hit with a shock 5% increase. Audio
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'Bald-shaming' billboard sparks debate
1 Aug 2025An advertisement from an Australian company that specialises in overseas travel for medical and cosmetic procedure has sparked some debate, reading "You look better bald ...said no-one ever". There… Read more Audio
Thursday, 31 July 2025
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Australia seeks to promote trade opportunities with India
31 Jul 2025Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about Australia potentially finding itself in an awkward position as it seeks to promote trade opportunities with India as that country becomes… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 31 July 2025
31 Jul 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Allegations Maori have been removed from Maori roll
31 Jul 2025Te Pati Maori said they have filed urgent proceedings in the High Court after allegations Maori have been removed or shifted off the Maori roll without their consent. A number of voters have posted… Read more Audio
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World Athletics introduces gender testing for female athletes
31 Jul 2025Time is running out for athletes to take a once-in-a-lifetime gene test. World Athletics has introduced mandatory gender testing for all female athletes wishing to compete in the women's category in… 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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