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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 February 2025
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Taiwan's coast guard detains a China-linked cargo ship
26 Feb 2025Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about Taiwan's coast guard detaining a China-linked cargo ship and a major bank in Asia looking to cut thousands of roles in favour of artificial… Read more Audio
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Govt plans to give citizens more powers to arrest
26 Feb 2025Amendments to the crimes act will mean citizens can intervene and detain someone who for example is making off with a trolley full of groceries without paying. The power will extend to any crimes act… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
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More details emerge on Australian jet flying above warships
25 Feb 2025China has brushed off a live-firing incident last week in international waters between New Zealand and Australia as nothing much out-of-the-ordinary. However, more details have emerged in the… Read more Audio
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Police arrest protestors at Lake Roto-kakahi sewerage site
25 Feb 2025Council contractors have resumed laying pipeline for a sewerage scheme at Lake Roto-kakahi in Bay of Plenty after police last night arrested protesters opposing the work. Eighty officers moved to… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 25 February 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Former New Zealand Breakers guard and coach dies in Japan
25 Feb 2025Kevin Braswell, who was born in Baltimore, underwent emergency heart surgery last month. He joined the Breakers in 2010 and also played for Southland Sharks and coached Wellington Saints in the… Read more Audio
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Ukraine peace deal must have security guarantees - Macron
25 Feb 2025French President Emmanuel Macron said any peace deal in Ukraine must come with security guarantees and must not be a surrender of Ukraine. The comments follow a meeting with Donald Trump at the White… Read more Audio
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Bayly's resignation: What's okay and not okay in the office?
The former Minister announced he was holding himself to account and quitting his Commerce and Consumer Affairs and ACC portfolios after the incident last Tuesday. It follows a separate incident in… Read more Audio
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Principals put concerns to group behind school lunch programme
After weeks of late, unsuitable or unsavory school lunches, two west Auckland schools today had their first opportunity to put their concerns to a real-life person from the group behind the revamped… Read more Audio
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Thousands gather to watch first day of Te Matatini
25 Feb 2025The first day of Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga has set a high benchmark with thousands gathering under the shadow of Taranaki Maunga to watch the their favourite kapa haka groups take the stage… Read more Audio
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Witness recalls moment he stops car that ran over woman
25 Feb 2025A witness has recalled the moment he stopped a motorist from driving away after a woman was allegedly struck by a car in Wellington. The woman, who is 66 years old, is still in critical condition… Read more Audio
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Is the OE getting replaced by supersized holidays?
25 Feb 2025An overseas experience has long been considered a rite of passage for young New Zealanders - but it could be losing its appeal. A new survey by Auckland Airport shows the days of years-long OEs could… 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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