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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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Tuesday, 15 April 2025
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18 year old aims to wear Silver Fern in three different sports
15 Apr 202518 year old Braxton Sorenson McGee is aiming to wear the Silver Fern in three different codes. But it was the rookie fullback's defining play in the Super Rugby Aupiki final on Saturday that has got… Read more Audio
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Social supermarket opens doors to Hastings families
15 Apr 2025A new social supermarket has opened its doors to Hastings families struggling to cover the cost of groceries. People referred by social agencies are allocated a certain number of points to spend at… Read more Audio
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Donald Trump meets El Salvador's president in White House
15 Apr 2025Donald Trump met El Salvador's president in the White House on Tuesday. The main issue on the agenda was a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and locked up in a notorious prison… Read more Audio
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How much screentime are children getting at school?
15 Apr 2025Digital technology recommendations on the Ministry of Education website say children two to six years old should have minimal screen time, with a sessions a maximum of 15 minutes at a time. It's… Read more Audio
Monday, 14 April 2025
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34 killed in Russian missile attack in north eastern Ukraine
14 Apr 2025Europe correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how 34 people have been killed in a Russian missile attack in north eastern Ukraine, one of the men who planned the Manchester Arena bombing… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Monday 14 April 2025
14 Apr 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Golfer Rory McIlroy has career grand slam
14 Apr 2025It was nearly a Masters meltdown for golfer Rory McIlroy at Augusta today. The Northern Irishman was on the cusp of victory, but a bogey on the 18th hole sent it to a play-off with England's Justin… Read more Audio
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Westland District Mayor on govt tourism investment
14 Apr 2025The government is investing 13.5 million dollars in Tourism New Zealand, to coax international visitors to Aotearoa; focusing on Australia, Germany, China, the United States, South Korea and India… Read more Audio
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Leaked report shows govt planning to cut Kahui Ako
14 Apr 2025A principal said axing a 100 million-dollar scheme that provides extra pay for thousands of teachers is an awful, backward step. But another said most school leaders in Auckland will back the move. A… Read more Audio
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Family declined NZ residency, son's needs considered 'burden'
14 Apr 2025A South African family has been declined residency because their son's considered a burden on New Zealand's health and special education system. Joshua Meets, whose family has lived in New Zealand for… Read more Audio
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Govt puts sexuality education framework out for consultation
14 Apr 2025The government has put out a framework on relationships and sexuality education for consultation, after removing guidelines in June over New Zealand First's concerns about what it calls gender and… Read more Audio
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Woman felt like burden when seeking mental health support
14 Apr 2025A Wanaka woman said she was made to feel like a burden when she was trying to get help in a time of crisis. She's told her story following a report that shows there are huge barriers for people in the… 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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