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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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Wednesday, 9 July 2025
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Auckland's KIND cafe shutting its doors
9 Jul 2025Morningside's Kind cafe is shutting up shop after 7 years . The owner said it has been going backwards in the face of rapidly rising cost, including rent, changes in spending habits and staff leaving… Read more Audio
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Sea Lion likely stabbed by human in third Catlins killing
9 Jul 2025It's been revealed a third Sea Lion killed in the Catlins was likely stabbed by a human. Now a reward for information leading to the killers convictions has been more than doubled to twelve thousand… Read more Audio
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"Senseless and stupid" smashing of headstones in Auckland graveyard
9 Jul 2025The smashing of headstones by vandals at an Auckand chapel have been described as "senseless, stupid and unecessary". Police are investigating the damage at St Stephens Chapel, after receiving a… Read more Audio
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Hamiltonians disappointed French rugby team not hanging around
9 Jul 2025Hamiltonians are disappointed the French rugby team won't be spending the entire week in town before their match. Les Bleu have chosen to spend most of the week in Auckland, despite not playing a… Read more Audio
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Independent regulator to oversee English football
9 Jul 2025British MPs have voted in favour of a bill establishing an independent regulator to oversee men's football in England's top five divisions. The football governance bill was passed four hundred and… Read more Audio
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A chocoholics dream, Hutt Hot Chocolate challenge kicks off
9 Jul 2025A chocoholics dream, a competition to create a unique hot chocolate drink. The Sweet as Hutt Hot chocolate challenge was started in 2015 by the Hutt City council to help regenerate the city centre and… Read more Audio
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200 pre-schoolers poisoned by school meals in China
9 Jul 2025Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about 200 pre-schoolers in China who were poisoned by meals prepared by school chefs. Audio
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Forcing vendors to take cash a step backwards - Retail NZ
9 Jul 2025Retail NZ has said it believes forcing vendors to take real folding money would be a step backwards. It comes after New Zealand First introduced a members bill that would make it illegal to refuse… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
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Small Aussie town in spotlight after mushroom murderer found guilty
8 Jul 2025Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about an otherwise sleepy regional town in country Victoria becoming the focus of global media attention after a jury returned a guilty verdict… Read more Audio
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Parents of murdered farmer remain hopeful for the truth
8 Jul 2025Fifteen years after Feilding farmer Scott Guy was shot dead, his parents remain hopeful the truth over what happened that cold winter morning will emerge. Bryan and Jo Guy say their lives are now… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 8 July 2025
8 Jul 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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British Formula One winners awarded Lego trophies
8 Jul 2025Trophies come in all shapes and sizes, and some are more memorable than others, but the British Formula One Grand Prix podium-getters were awarded something unique. The top three finishers at… 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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