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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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Group of former MPs not letting pay equity overhaul go quietly
26 May 2025The government may be keen to move on from the pay equity overhaul and the uproar it caused - But a cross-party group of former MPs is not letting it go quietly. Dame Marilyn Waring is leading the… Read more Audio
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Retail NZ wants meeting with police minister over police shoplifting change
26 May 2025Retail New Zealand wants an urgent meeting with the police minister over concerns retail crimes under a certain value may not not be investigated. Checkpoint has seen a police directive to staff that… Read more Audio
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Dan Hooker's controversial 32 fighter contest held in backyard
26 May 2025A controversial and apparently unregulated backyard fight contest, had at least one gang member smashing it out for a $50,000 dollar prize. Social media posts show the event promoted by a well known… Read more Audio
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Nelson flash floods: roads blocked, water spills into shops
Nelson residents were taken by surprise on Monday morning when flash flooding hit the town, with the deluge blocking roads and water flooding into shops. The downpour saw around 40 millimetres of rain… Read more Audio
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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
Checkpoint
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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