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Wednesday, 4 June 2025
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Fire destroys Paihia waterfront landmark
4 Jun 2025There was heartbreak in Northland today after fire destroyed a landmark which has graced the Paihia waterfront for more than 50 years. Once Kelly Tarlton's Museum of Shipwrecks and later a popular… Read more Audio
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PM's press secretary allegedly ‘recorded sex workers’
4 Jun 2025The Prime Minister's deputy chief press secretary allegedly collected photos of women and recorded encounters with Wellington sex workers according to news outlet, Stuff. Political Editor Jo Moir… Read more Audio
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Kiwi boxer David Nyika set for return to the ring
4 Jun 2025Kiwi boxer David Nyika is set for a return to the ring. Nyika will fight this month for the first time since his vicious defeat against Jai Opetaia. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Sight impaired at risk of losing guide dogs after dog attacks
4 Jun 2025Roaming dog attacks in Auckland could mean sight impaired people living in the southern suburbs could miss out on a guide dog after a savage attack on a handler and his guide dog. Blind low vision New… Read more Audio
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More than half of Kiwis support social media ban for under 16s
4 Jun 2025More than half of New Zealanders support a social media ban for under 16 year olds, according to the latest RNZ Reid-Research poll. It comes as the government looks into options to restrict social… Read more Audio
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Calls for government to fully fund menopause consultations
4 Jun 2025A women's health advocate wants to the government to fully fund menopause consultations. It follows a Checkpoint story about an Auckland woman who was told a GP menopause consultation to discuss… Read more Audio
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Surivors of Lynn Mall terrorist attack give evidence at inquest
4 Jun 2025Survivors of the Lynn Mall terrorist attack in Auckland have given evidence today as they seek closure from a coronial inquest. Following legal arguments yesterday, the hearing began in earnest today… Read more Audio
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Prolific shoplifter sentenced for nearly forty offences
4 Jun 2025A prolific Tauranga shoplifter has been sentenced to two years behind bars after being convicted of nearly forty offences. Police say the investigation started with a single complaint through a retail… Read more Audio
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Gary Stead calls time on Black Caps coaching career
4 Jun 2025Gary Stead has called time on his Black Caps coaching career after seven years in charge. Earlier this year Stead stepped away from the white ball role and now it's confirmed he won't be the Test team… Read more Audio
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South Korean leader elected following martial law turmoil
4 Jun 2025Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a new leader being elected in South Korea after months of political turmoil triggered by impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law… Read more Audio
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Metservice issues weather warnings for heavy rain, wind and snowfall
4 Jun 2025MetService has issued multiple weather warnings and watches across the country for heavy rain, strong wind and snowfall. The forecaster said the wild weather could also bring thunderstorms accompanied… Read more Audio
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Animal de-sexing a priority in wards rife with roaming dogs
4 Jun 2025One Auckland councillor said there's so many roaming dogs in his ward there are streets he doesn't feel safe walking on, and some areas are no go zones. Last year there was a 17 percent increase in… 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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