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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, 14 March 2025
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Joseph Parker eying up another world title shot
14 Mar 2025While anticipation is building for Liam Lawson's start on the Grid in this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, another New Zealand sportsman could be edging towards a huge moment on the… Read more Audio
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Sex workers say banks are making life more difficult
14 Mar 2025"It's a legal industry. We should bank it". That was the view of ANZ Chief Antonia Watson on whether sex workers should be able to get bank loans easily. It came up as an issue during a select… Read more Audio
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More details emerge of train hijacked by militants in Pakistan
14 Mar 2025Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about more details coming to light about a passenger train that was hijacked by militants in Pakistan and an update on former Philippines president… Read more Audio
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Palmerston Street under seige from stray cat colony
14 Mar 2025"They were everywhere, every corner you looked in." That said by a woman on a suburban street under siege from a stray cat colony who is calling for change so residents can reclaim their properties… Read more Audio
Thursday, 13 March 2025
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Political row erupts in Aus after Trump raises US trade barrier
13 Mar 2025In Australia a political row has erupted after learning the country's close alliance with America counts for little. This comes after Donald Trump raised a protective trade barrier around the United… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Thursday 13 February 2025
13 Mar 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Liam Lawson welcomed in Melbourne for F1 debut with Redbull
13 Mar 2025Liam Lawson has been welcomed to the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne for his formula one debut with Red Bull by thousands of giddy fans. The 23 year old was promoted to the Red Bull senior… Read more Audio
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What's behind the mahi that goes into Bluff oysters?
13 Mar 2025When you think about a New Zealand delicacy, it's hard to go past a plump Bluff oyster. Whether they're eagerly plucked straight from the pottle or freshly shucked and served with champagne, bluffies… Read more Audio
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Four people in hospital in Wairarapa after taking unknown drug
13 Mar 2025Police are investigating after four people ended up in Hospital in Wairarapa after taking suspect substances. They were called to a house in Masterton last night where a person was in a critical… Read more Audio
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Infrastructure Investment Summit kicks off in Auckland
13 Mar 2025Government ministers have spent the day wooing potential investors, trying to convince them that New Zealand is the safest place for them to splash their cash. The Infrastructure Investment Summit has… Read more Audio
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90 year old from Wellington regular attender of dance classes
13 Mar 2025A Wellington woman is proving age is no barrier, as a regular attender of dance classes at the age of 90. It's Rona Glover's birthday, and she said she won't be slowing down anytime soon. Reporter… Read more Audio
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Tory Whanau opens up about considering quitting mayoralty
13 Mar 2025Tory Whanau has opened up about how she seriously considered quitting the mayoralty, being "humiliated in front of the whole country" and fighting the patriarchy. The Wellington mayor has faced… Read more 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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