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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, 25 July 2025
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Auckland recycling centre finds new home after devestating fire
25 Jul 2025An Auckland recycling centre is thanking the huge community effort that helped them get back on its feet after a devastating fire earlier this year. The Abilities Recycling Plant in Wairau Valley… Read more Audio
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School bus driver slowing down speeding cars with DIY signs
25 Jul 2025A school bus driver worried speeding cars might one day seriously hurt or even kill his pasengers, says his DIY slow down signs are working. His route is mostly rural Dunedin and when he stops to pick… Read more Audio
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Waving roadworker brings joy to Wellington locals
25 Jul 2025A roadworker waving to every single car in a Wellington coastal suburb is bringing joy to its residents. Since a major seawall upgrade kicked off in 2022, Eastbourne locals have been navigating an… Read more Audio
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Tensions escalate after Thai-Cambodian border deaths
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia continue to escalate after multiple deaths at the nation's border. Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Boxing: Parker v Usyk negotiations ordered by WBO
25 Jul 2025Joseph Parker could finally have a shot at heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk. The World Boxing Organisation has ordered Usyk to come to the negotiating table which could see the undisputed… Read more Audio
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Supermarkets still making pricing errors - Consumer NZ
25 Jul 2025Consumer NZ says supermarkets are still making pricing errors, despite increasing pressure and scrutiny on them. This week the consumer watchdog has been calling for harsher penalties for breaches of… Read more Audio
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NZ at significant risk of missing 2050 climate target
25 Jul 2025New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target, and the government's actions have increased the risk, according to independent monitoring. But the Climate Change Commission said… Read more Audio
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Government forcing people to pay court fines by clamping cars
The Government has come up with a new way to force people to pay their court fines, they will clamp and seize cars. Bailiffs will be able to work out who owes money to the court with new handheld… Read more Audio
Thursday, 24 July 2025
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Australia lifts biosecurity controls after Trump critique
24 Jul 2025Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Australia lifting biosecurity controls over American beef imports after they were singled out by US President Donald Trump for… Read more Audio
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Auckland councillors ask for guidance from Environment Court on helicopter ban
After hours of discussion, Auckland Councillors have not voted on banning helicopters in residential areas, and instead supported an amendment that asks for guidance from the Environment Court. The… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 24 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Venus Williams returns to the court
24 Jul 2025Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams is back and making more tennis history. Playing her first singles match in 16 months, the 45-year-old became the oldest player to win a tour-level singles… 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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