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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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Thursday, 3 July 2025
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Thousands of households unable to call 111 amid wild weather
3 Jul 2025More than 1000 households have been left without internet or mobile coverage in Golden Bay during today's wild weather, with residents even unable to dial 111. So far, the weather doesn't appear to… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 2 July 2025
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Three staff arrested at hospital where Lucy Letby worked
2 Jul 2025United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about three former senior staff members of the hosptial where convicted murderer Lucy Letby worked, who have now been arrested. As… Read more Audio
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Immigration visit law change doesn't go far enough - advocates
2 Jul 2025Pacific advocates say a proposed law change for out-of-hours immigration visits, like dawn raids, doesn't go far enough. The contentious enforcement practice involves immigration officers searching… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 2 July 2025
2 Jul 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Evening Sport for Wednesday 2 July 2025
2 Jul 2025The countdown is on until the official return of the Warriors women. After five years in the wilderness, the Wah-hines are finally back in the NRLW and will mark their return against the Roosters this… Read more Audio
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Jaffa lovers disappointed by discontinuation
2 Jul 2025Jaffa fans are coming to grips with the news the orange-coated chocolate treat will soon be no more. Confectionery company RJs has this week confirmed it stopped making the long-time Kiwi favourite… Read more Audio
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Tasman residents voice frustration at flood response
2 Jul 2025Residents voiced their frustration at the official response to last week's flooding at public meetings held in the Tasman district today, as the region preps for more heavy rain due to start falling… Read more Audio
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Pensioners resorting to extreme power rationing to tackle costs
2 Jul 2025Some pensioners are resorting to extreme power rationing to keep up with rising costs. Turning off hot water cylinders for days at a time and heading to bed as soon as it's dark to save on… Read more Audio
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Council 'typo' could've cost it $20 million
2 Jul 2025An apparent typo could have cost a North Island council $20 million in lost revenue. At a meeting last month, the New Plymouth District Council passed a resolution saying rates figures in its annual… Read more Audio
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Mosquitos could become a tool for disease control
2 Jul 2025Pesky blood sucking mosquitoes could turn into power houses of disease control. Auckland University researchers have a million dollars in government funding to investigate whether the insects can be… Read more Audio
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Climate change resilient apple proving popular
2 Jul 2025A new type of climate change resilient apple is proving popular overseas, with exports tipped to nearly double this year. The 'Sassy' apple, bred by Plant and Food Research and grown by Taylor Corp in… Read more Audio
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Eventful opening round of Wimbledon
2 Jul 2025Top speed exits, protests, curfews and courtside spews, it was an eventful opening round of the Wimbledon tennis championship. Sports reporter Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen. 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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