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Friday, 13 February 2026
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Judge accused of yelling at Deputy PM 'one of the best'
13 Feb 2026A district court judge was today described as one of the best in the country to a Judicial Conduct Panel, which is this week hearing allegations she wasn't on her best behaviour during a New Zealand… Read more Audio
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Kiwi cancer patient forced to move to Australia for funded treatment
13 Feb 2026A kiwi cancer patient forced to move to Australia to get life prolonging drugs, that are not funded in Aoteaora is giving a big thank you to the country. In New Zealand she was draining her savings… Read more Audio
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High profile cricketer used in betting ads targeting students
13 Feb 2026There are growing concerns that sports betting companies are targeting young adults and university students through social media ads, and video content disguised as fun and games. Auckland University… Read more Audio
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Phoenix women's coach confident about bringing home the win
13 Feb 2026There is an air of confidence around the Wellington Phoenix women's A-League team this season that has their coach believing they could win the league. Last week the Bev Priestman-coached team briefly… Read more Audio
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Sextortion complaints jump nearly 50 percent
13 Feb 2026Sextortion complaints have jumped almost 50 percent according to online safety watchdog Netsafe. The online scams are a type of blackmail where someone threatens to share nude images or sexually… Read more Audio
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Businesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fire
13 Feb 2026Tourism-dependent businesses in the central North Island town of Waimarino have faced hard times since November's fire in Tongariro National Park. The blaze, which burned through almost 3000 hectares… Read more Audio
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Donald Trump dumps climate change shaping scientific ruling
13 Feb 2026America's correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about what the US president has called the "largest deregulation in American history." He made the comment after dumping a scientific ruling… Read more Audio
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Weather warnings for districts bouncing back from damage
13 Feb 2026There is an orange heavy rain warning baring down on several districts that are barely back on their feet after the extreme weather three weeks ago. Wet, windy and sticky weather is forecast for many… Read more Audio
Thursday, 12 February 2026
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Political turmoil continues in Australia
12 Feb 2026Australian correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about political turmoil continuing in Australia with the country's opposition leader Sussan Ley facing a leadership challenge after less than a… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 12 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Kiwi Cam Melville Ives qualifies for snowboard halfpipe final
12 Feb 2026Today started at the snowboard halfpipe and will end on the ski slope for New Zealand athletes at the Winter Olympics. This morning Cam Melville Ives qualified for the halfpipe final and now, like us… Read more Audio
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Mt Maunganui businesses facing quiet conditions
12 Feb 2026Some Mount Maunganui businesses are facing the equivalent of winter trading conditions in the middle of summer after the deadly landslip and the closure of the campground and hot pools, according to… Read more Audio
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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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