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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, 8 April 2025
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Black Caps advertising for new white-ball coach
8 Apr 2025The Black Caps are advertising for a new white-ball coach after Gary Stead stepped away from the role he held for eight years. Stead is still to confirm whether he will remain as Test coach after his… Read more Audio
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Mini Tornado leaves trail of damage across Levin
8 Apr 2025Debris was quickly cleared, including trees blocking State Highway 1, but some residents are left waiting for assessors to check the damage to their property. Levin's mayor said there's a feeling of… Read more Audio
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Seeka Kiwifruit Industries share prices drops 11 percent
On Monday, more than two billion dollars was shaved off the New Zealand share market. Finance Minister Nicola Willis signalled while New Zealand's economy is strong, we won't be immune. One of the… Read more Audio
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Night ‘n Day wants access to supermarket home brands
8 Apr 2025A convenience store chain looking to bust up the big supermarket duopoly has a shopping list of what's needed to achieve that. The Woolworths and Foodstuffs chains dominate New Zealand's supermarket… Read more Audio
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Woman guilty of stealing over $180,000 from elderly mother
A woman's been found guilty of stealing over 180,000 dollars from her elderly mother while she had control of her bank account - a type of crime elder advocates say is becoming more and more common… Read more Audio
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Govt speaks on NZ economy and US tariff regime
8 Apr 2025The coalition government has sought to reassure New Zealanders that it has the economy in hand - as the United States' radical tariff regime risks a global recession. The US President Donald Trump has… Read more Audio
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Blues and Moana Pasifika set to battle at Eden Park
8 Apr 2025The Blues and Moana Pasifika will battle for city supremacy this Saturday, both sides with contrasting fortunes so far this season. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Dunedin croquet club looking to double member numbers
A Dunedin croquet club is looking to attract new enthusiastic players as it aims to double its number. Forbury Park Croquet Club President Sue Chilton spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Donald Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China
8 Apr 2025While many countries are looking to hustle up a tariff deal with the Trump administration, China is promising to stand firm. Beijing' commerce ministry said the United States' threat to increase… Read more Audio
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Wellington boys school bans energy drinks
A Wellington boys school is banning highly caffeinated energy drinks from next term after a spike in students going to the sick bay after drinking them. A post on the Saint Patrick's College website… Read more Audio
Monday, 7 April 2025
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Row started after Israel deports two British MPs
7 Apr 2025Europe correspondent Diane To spoke to Lisa Owen about a diplomatic row going on between the United Kingdom and Israel, the response to Donald Trump's tariffs across Europe and how scientists in… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 7 April 2025
7 Apr 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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