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Thursday, 3 July 2025
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All Blacks team named to play France in Dunedin
3 Jul 2025The first Dutch All Black, four debutants, a backline shuffle and a lock at loose forward are the talking points of the All Blacks team named to play France in this weekend's first test in Dunedin… Read more Audio
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Kiwis worried about arrest over student loan debt crackdowns
A former IRD prosecutor is calling for changes to the student loan system so that Kiwis living overseas aren't put off coming home because they're worried about being arrested at the border. In April… Read more Audio
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of most serious charges, denied bail
3 Jul 2025United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest updates in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial - Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his criminal federal… Read more Audio
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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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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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