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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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Friday, 19 December 2025
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Kiwisaver providers treating customers to Christmas gifts
19 Dec 2025'Tis the season for corporate gifts. But have you had one from your KiwiSaver provider? It turns out, some people have been treated to a few early Christmas presents - an umbrella in one case and a… Read more Audio
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Death of a prominent activist sparks protests in Bangladesh
19 Dec 2025Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about the death of a prominent activist has sparked protests in the capital of Bangladesh, as well as a group of scientists in India who have… Read more Audio
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Animal shelters gearing up for the busiest time of year
19 Dec 2025While a bunch of us are winding down for the festive season, others are gearing up for one of their busiest times of the year. Animal shelters are among them. The charity Helping You Help Animals or… Read more Audio
Thursday, 18 December 2025
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Australia to introduce measures targeting hate speech
18 Dec 2025Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about Australians continuing to grapple with the consequences of this week's Bondi terror attack, with the government there today revealing a… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 18 December 2025
18 Dec 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Netball NZ CEO resigns after turbulent year
18 Dec 2025New Zealand Netball's nightmare year continues. After the highly publicised standing down and reinstatement of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua, CEO Jennie Wyllie has now resigned. Sports… Read more Audio
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Gloriavale's school to be shut down
18 Dec 2025The school in the secretive west coast christian community, Gloriavale, is effectively being closed down.The Secretary for Education anounced she is cancelling Gloriavale Christian School's… Read more Audio
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Oyster farmers still waiting for promised compensation from Watercare
18 Dec 2025Nearly two months on from a sewage spill that completely destroyed their crops, Mahurangi oyster farmers are still waiting to see a full compensation package. 1200 cubic metres of sewage overflowed… Read more Audio
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Prisoners denied basic right to an hour of exercise
18 Dec 2025The boss of Corrections has repeatedly broken the law by denying prisoners their basic right to an hour of exercise outside their cells every day, according to High Court ruling. It ordered chief… Read more Audio
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Call to end 'exploitation causing' visas tied to a single employer
18 Dec 2025An open letter to political leaders is calling for them to end visas tied to a single employer, saying they set the stage for potential exploitation and abuse and make it harder for victims to escape… Read more Audio
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Concerns around lack of care for elderly patients in hospitals
18 Dec 2025The family of an elderly woman with severe dementia was so concerned about the standard of her hospital care that they rostered themselves on shifts to look after her. And for another severely ill… Read more Audio
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Corrections chief held accountable for prisoners not being let out of cells
18 Dec 2025A High Court judge has ordered the Department of Corrections boss to obey the law or face contempt of court proceedings if he fails to make sure prisoners aren't let out of their cells for an hour… 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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