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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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Wednesday, 26 March 2025
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US officials messaging service can have 1000 people in chat
26 Mar 2025The free open source technology being used by top US officials to communicate highly sensitive information can have up to a thousand people in a single group chat, making it hard to keep track of… Read more Audio
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Fears over govt proposal creating assistant psychologist roles
26 Mar 2025"Dumbing down the profession," that's the fear of some psychologists who are worried a government proposal to create new assistant psychologist roles will paper over workforce shortages and could lead… Read more Audio
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Greens doubling-down on their criticism of beat police
26 Mar 2025The Prime Minister said the Greens are in la la land - and Winston Peters said they're for anarchy. Even Labour's Chris Hipkins is unimpressed and said the Greens' position is ill-advised - and an… Read more Audio
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What's the difference between flu jabs this season?
26 Mar 2025Flu season has hit the northern hemisphere hard - with many countries experiencing their highest case numbers in years. Many will be lining up at workplaces or doctors offices to get the annual flu… Read more Audio
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Protesters picket in bid to stop Queenstown council sewage plan
26 Mar 2025Treated wastewater could pour into a Queenstown river within days despite protesters pleading for councillors not to treat it like a sewer. The Queenstown Lakes District Council plans to use emergency… Read more Audio
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Watercare plans to spend 13 billion fixing Auckland infrastructure
26 Mar 2025Auckland's water provider plans to spend over 13 billion dollars fixing the city's water infrastructure but households can expect to pay more for the upgrade. Watercare said it will embark on 1000… Read more Audio
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Liam Lawson's future in Formula One uncertain
26 Mar 2025An overseas news outlet is reporting Liam Lawson is set to be dumped by Red Bull Racing just two races in to the 2025 Formula One season. Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Wairoa Little Theatre putting on first production in 5 years
26 Mar 2025Wairoa Little Theatre is putting on its first production in five years after battling through Covid-19 and Cyclone Gabrielle that devastated the region. The theatre has also struggled to coax locals… Read more Audio
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South Korea wildfires reportedly kill more than a dozen
26 Mar 2025Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about wildfires in South Korea reportedly killing more than a dozen people and a controversial church known as the 'Moonies' being ordered to disband by… Read more Audio
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US officials leaked group chat: what is good ettiquette?
26 Mar 2025News that top United States security officials accidently added a journalist to their group chat discussing their war plans may have struck fear for some who have suffered a messaging misfire. The top… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
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Evening business for March 25
25 Mar 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Anthony Albanese in support of under fire Rabbitohs mascot
25 Mar 2025Reggie the Rabbit was filmed pushing a nine year old child after the Rabbitohs NRL loss to the Sharks on Sunday. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. 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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