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Tuesday, 20 May 2025
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Security guards lack critical training at Waikato Hospital - ex-staff member
20 May 2025Some security guards at Waikato Hospital have expired qualifcations, while others lack critical training. That is according to a senior security officer and licenced private investigator who resigned… Read more Audio
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Debate for Te Pati Maori MPs punishment cut short
20 May 2025The much-anticipated debate surrounding the punishment for Te Pati Maori has been abruptly cut short - after a surprise vote from the coalition to delay it till next month. The unexpected development… Read more Audio
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Bowel cancer survivor protests for screening age to be lowered
Last year the government announced it's progressively lowering eligibility for free bowel cancer screening to 58 years old, down from 60. It also ended a pilot programme that allowed Maori and… Read more Audio
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Dan Hooker's 32 fighters match 'straight-out thuggery'
20 May 202532 fighters, no pros, no weight limits, winner takes all; with a prize pot of $50,000. It's being billed as a battle to be "king of the streets." The tournament is being heavily promoted by Dan… Read more Audio
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Protestors call for lowering of age for free bowel cancer screening
20 May 2025Bowel Cancer sufferers, survivors and their supporters gathered at Parliament on Tuesday to call on the Government to lower the age of eligibility for free bowel cancer screening tests. Several dozen… Read more Audio
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Massey University's pall roll mix up causes stress for staff
20 May 2025A staff member at Massey University couldn't pay his rent when he didn't receive his salary after the introduction of a new payroll system at the institution. The man then had to show proof of the… Read more Audio
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Black Ferns need to beat USA to reclaim Pacific Four title
20 May 2025Black Ferns need to beat USA to reclaim Pacific Four title Audio
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Trump has phone call with Putin to discuss Ukraine ceasefire
20 May 2025The United States President has held a rare phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump has described the call as "excellent" but Putin seemed less… Read more Audio
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Man delivers and sells Costco butter from Auckland to Taranaki
20 May 2025A man from Taranaki has been making a side hustle out of delivering cut price groceries from the giant wholesaler to New Plymouth hundreds of kilometres away. Kaleb Halverson spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Why is Costco's butter half the price of NZ supermarkets prices?
20 May 2025If you're a baker, or just like to smear it on your toast in the morning, you've probably noticed the price of butter steadily climbing in recent months. But there is one place where prices haven't… Read more Audio
Monday, 19 May 2025
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UK govt 'absolute losers' around AI decisions - Sir Elton John
19 May 2025United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK Government set to host EU leaders in London, in the first summit since Brexit and how criminals in the UK could soon be… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 19 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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