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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, 26 May 2025
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Councils in Lower North Island against downgraded expressway plans
26 May 2025Two district councils in the Lower North Island are banding together against down graded plans for an expressway through their districts. More than a decade since it was originally proposed - a… Read more Audio
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New Zealand drivers have contrasting fortunes
26 May 2025The Formula One circuit made a stop at the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, while Indycars had their biggest race of the year at Indianapolis. Liam Lawson picked up his first Formula One points of the… Read more Audio
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Stand-off over plans for Khandallah craft beer pub
26 May 2025The proposal is for a craft beer and pizza joint in a building on Burma road, that had been home to a licenced cafe but has since closed. The people behind "station kitchen" also operate several other… Read more Audio
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One in critical condition after Taihape three-vehicle crash
26 May 2025One person was flown to hospital in a critical condition after a three-vehicle crash closed State Highway 1 just south of Taihape. Authorities say three people suffered injuries in the crash. Reporter… Read more Audio
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Head of US Homeland Security arrives in Israel
26 May 2025Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about how the lack of humanitarian aid continues to be a major issue for Palestinians in Gaza - and how there are questions about the group… Read more Audio
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Fuel market new comer offering 91 unleaded for $2.23 a litre
26 May 2025A new comer to the fuel market is disrupting prices at the pump - but how long can the lower prices last? U-Go, Z's no frills self service station is offering 91 unleaded at $2.23 a litre, when the… Read more Audio
Friday, 23 May 2025
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UK signs deal to give control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
23 May 2025United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK signing a deal to hand control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the Bank HSBC telling it's UK staff they have to work from… Read more Audio
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Govt tells businesses they'll get tax incentive to invest in assets
23 May 2025The Finance Minister has taken the government's new Investment Boost scheme on the road, telling businesses the government will give them a tax incentive to invest in assets. There appears to be… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 23 May 2025
23 May 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Michael Mayne confirmed as Football Ferns' new head coach
23 May 2025Michael Mayne has been confirmed as the Football Ferns' new head coach becoming their first New Zealand-born coach in more than 20 years. Mayne has been the interim coach since last year and has… Read more Audio
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20 children die from malnutrition in Gaza over the last few days
23 May 2025More than 90-truck loads of humanitarian aid have made it into Gaza, after an almost three month blockade by Israel. The aid, including flour, baby food and medical equipment, has been taken to… Read more Audio
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Confusion over how police investigate crimes like shoplifting
23 May 2025There is confusion over whether police are using a financial threshold to decide whether they investigate crimes like shoplifting and financial scams. Checkpoint has seen a document that lays out… 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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