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Thursday, 13 November 2025
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$160 million revamp of the country's only vet school completed
The final stage of a $160 million dollar revamp to New Zealand's only vet training school is complete. At Massey University's Palmerston North campus today new building Nga Huia officially opened its… Read more Audio
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Robertson to name All Blacks side to face England
13 Nov 2025The All Blacks face a big test this weekend at Twickenham. Scott Robertson names his side tonight to face England, which is expected to have a few changes to the one that beat Scotland last weekend… Read more Audio
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Ousted Te Pāti Māori MPs hold discreet meeting with former colleagues
13 Nov 2025"Way below the line". That's how ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris has described how the political party has treated him and fellow MP Mariameno Kapa Kingi. The pair was expelled from the… Read more Audio
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Longest ever US government shut down coming to an end
13 Nov 2025US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the longest ever US government shut down coming to an end after 43 days, after the House of Representatives narrowly approved a bill that will… Read more Audio
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Fish and chips moving away from the days of cheap takeaways
What used to be a quick, cheap and cheeky take-away has turned into a whopper of a bill. Between September 2005 and September 2025, the consumer price index had risen 66 percent, the food price index… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
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MPs debating BBC situation in House of Commons
12 Nov 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about MPs debating the situation around the BBC in the House of Commons, as well as the so-called "Cryptoqueen" who has been jailed in… Read more Audio
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Survivors of abuse in care say government promises were hollow
A year on from the Prime Minister's apology, survivors of abuse in care have fired a shot across the bows of the government, telling them their promises were hollow and their actions are failing… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 12 November 2025
12 Nov 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Local volunteers support firefighters battling Tongariro blaze
12 Nov 2025Drones with thermal imaging equipment have been checking the flanks of the big burn at Tongariro National Park for hotspots, and Department of Conservation fire crews remain on duty today. At the… Read more Audio
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Phoenix women lost more than half of fans last season
12 Nov 2025The Wellington Phoenix women lost more than half of their attending fans last season. On average the Phoenix had 739 people at their home games at Porirua Park in the 2024/25 A-League Women… Read more Audio
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The rise and fall of Andrew Coster
He was once considered a liberal darling and champion of progressive policing, now Andrew Coster's reputation and legacy are in tatters. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
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Police commissioner says IPCA report reveals cover up
The IPCA report that has found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police has revealed a long police roll of dishonour; staff and senior officers identified only by their ranks, each hidden… 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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