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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, 22 April 2025
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Auckland pest project turning tide against invasive fish
22 Apr 2025A pest eradication project at Lake Tomarata in Auckland is starting to turn the tide against invasive fish. Auckland Council, with assistance from University of Waikato, has been using nets to remove… Read more Audio
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Havard University suing Trump administration
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Harvard University taking the Trump administration to court after a back and fourth with the White House resulted in a 2… Read more Audio
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Half of adults feel overrun with phone notifications - survey
22 Apr 2025A recent survey shows half of all adults feel overrun by the number of times their phones pings them with notifications. Research commissioned by New Zealand telco 2Degrees found that 38 percent of… Read more Audio
Thursday, 17 April 2025
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Australian national election campaign hits mid-point
17 Apr 2025Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to have a slight edge over his conservative opponent Peter Dutton whose policies on the housing crisis, tax cuts, the cost of living and nuclear energy are… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Thursday 17 April 2025
17 Apr 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Town's only pub finally reopens after Cyclone Gabrielle
17 Apr 2025When Cyclone Gabrielle beat its destructive path down the North Island's east cost, the tiny coastal village of Herbertville wasn't spared. Remote and isolated anyway - east of Palmerston North, it's… Read more Audio
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Wellington Phoenix women's coach not offered new contract
17 Apr 2025The Wellington Phoenix women's coach said he knew his job was on the line after two seasons of failing to make the A-league football play-offs. The club announced today that Paul Temple has not been… Read more Audio
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ACC denied after doctor failed to insert contraceptive device
17 Apr 2025A patient who has been denied ACC cover after getting pregnant after a doctor failed to re-insert their contraceptice device wants ACC to do better when handling complex cases and not search for a… Read more Audio
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MetService on Ex tropical Cyclone Tam
17 Apr 2025Ex- tropical Cyclone Tam has been making its way down the North Island. The storm has brought down powerlines and trees, closed roads, cancelled ferries and flights and damaged property. In Auckland… Read more Audio
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Ex-Cyclone Tam leaving thousands without power
17 Apr 2025Thousands of people are expected to be without power in Northland as ex- tropical Cyclone Tam makes its way down the North Island. The storm has brought down powerlines and trees, closed roads… Read more Audio
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Ex-Cyclone Tam brings wind gusts up to 150 km in Northland
17 Apr 2025Ex-Cyclone Tam has hit Northland the hardest so far. Reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Charity setting up AI chatbot to provide support for veterans
17 Apr 2025As Anzac day approaches, a charity's taking veteran's support into its own hands - setting up an AI chatbot to provide therapy because it said veterans affairs is failing to do its job. No Duff… 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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