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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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Thursday, 20 November 2025
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Feral cats to be added to Predator Free 2050 hitlist
20 Nov 2025"Stone cold killers". That's how Conservation Minister Tama Potaka describes feral cats, which he's just added to the Predator Free 2050's hitlist. It means that feral cats will join the likes of… Read more Audio
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US military officials in Ukraine to discuss end to war
20 Nov 2025US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a number of US military officials visiting Ukraine to discuss bringing an end to the war with Russia, as well as more twists and turns in the… Read more Audio
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Are mobile phones a distraction while eating out?
20 Nov 2025Is the mobile phone becoming the dominate side dish during meals out? A top new resturant in London's Mayfair is banning phones in a bid to encourage diners to immerse themselves in the dining and… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
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British MPs repond to MI5 espionage alert
19 Nov 2025UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the response to a formal espionage alert issued by MI5 and a ban on plastic wet wipes on England shelves coming into force in 2027. Audio
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Evening business for 19 November 2025
19 Nov 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Black Caps vs West Indies marred by rain again
19 Nov 2025Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen about the Black Caps vs West Indies suffering another rain delay and the result of the All Whites match against Ecuador. Audio
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Pike River mine families still fighting
19 Nov 2025Some Pike River mine families are still fighting for a corporate manslaughter law 15 years after the diaster that killed 29 men. The deaths lead to the creation of WorkSafe and the 2015 Health and… Read more Audio
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Govt announces end to Rotorua emergency housig motels
19 Nov 2025The government has announced an end to emergency housing motels in Rotorua - fulfilling a campaign promise. The minister responsible, Tama Potaka, said it will restore the town's safety, dignity, and… Read more Audio
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Worksafe changes won't lead to another Pike River - Van Velden
19 Nov 2025Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke Van Velden said she doesn't believe the changes the government is making to Worksafe will lead to another Pike River disaster. Van Velden has been… Read more Audio
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Mounting calls for stronger dog control law
19 Nov 2025A petition calling for a stronger dog control law has put the spotlight back on Northland's, and the nation's, problem with roaming dogs. Dog attack victims say they're too scared to walk to their… Read more Audio
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New Cook Strait ferry project to be under $2 billion - Peters
19 Nov 2025Rail Minister Winston Peters said the budget for the new Cook Strait ferry project is less than half the cost of the previous Government's ill-fated mega ferry plan, even though the new ferries cost a… Read more Audio
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Play sand postive for asbestos at West Auckland primary school
19 Nov 2025A west Auckland primary school has told parents the coloured play sand it's been using is positive for asbestos. It's arranging decontamination and air quality tests. The sand is part of a major… 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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