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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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Monday, 23 June 2025
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Evening business for Monday 23 June 2025
23 Jun 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Seymour warns against rushing judgement on US airstrikes against Iran
23 Jun 2025The Acting Prime Minister is warning against rushing to judgment on the United States' airstrikes on Iran, saying the rest of the world is not waiting to hear New Zealand's position. David Seymour has… Read more Audio
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Ponsonby Road's flavour shifting to hospitality
23 Jun 2025'Queuing for brunch and browsing the shops is a rose tinted memory.' That from a Ponsonby business who say landlords are willing to let some of Ponsonby road's more well known shops empty out in order… Read more Audio
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NZDF Hercules heading to Middle East to help evacuate Kiwis
23 Jun 2025A defence force hercules is on route to an undisclosed location in the Middle East, to help evacuate New Zealanders from the conflict zone if its able to. Some air space has been closed since the… Read more Audio
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Barber training centre in Auckland CBD offering free trims
23 Jun 2025Whether you're after a fade, slick back, perm or a buzz cut look no further - a barber training centre in the Auckland CBD is offering free trims. If you don't mind yours being the first hair the… Read more Audio
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Celebrations continue after Crusaders win
23 Jun 2025The celebrations are continuing in red and black country following the Crusaders Super Rugby triumph at the weekend. Crowds are gathering in central Christchurch this afternoon to catch a glimpse of… Read more Audio
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Cleaners doubling as security guards at two Waikato Hospitals
23 Jun 2025Cleaners doubling as security guards at two rural Waikato Hospitals have left staff worried about their own safety and that of patients. These are among findings in a report obtained by Checkpoint… Read more Audio
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Interislander ferry Aratere to retire in August
23 Jun 2025Tourism operators aren't sure whether they'll welcome smooth sailing or face choppy waters once the Interislander service loses one of its ferries. The Aratere retires in August, reducing the Cook… Read more Audio
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First All Black side for 2025 named
23 Jun 2025The 33-man squad was announced today at the Coastal Rugby Club in South Taranaki - home of returning Captain Scott Barrett. There were a number of other returns and some suprises in coach Scott… Read more Audio
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Calls for drink spiking test kits in Lyttleton
23 Jun 2025A banks pensinsula business group wants to make drink spiking test kits available at local pubs and clubs after serious concerns about womens safety were raised in an online chat group. A Lyttleton… Read more Audio
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KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals applications doubled
23 Jun 2025One of the organisations vetting KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals has said applications to dip into the retirement fund have more than doubled in the past two years. This comes as some fund managers… Read more Audio
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Tensions after US strikes on Iran nuclear sites
23 Jun 2025Tensions flare across the Middle East with the prospect of full-scale war between Iran, Israel and the United States looming. Iran has warned the US to brace for retalliation following its strikes on… 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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