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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, 19 June 2025
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Major Cardrona expansion almost ready to open
19 Jun 2025It has been 10 years and tens of millions of dollars in the making, now Cardrona Alpine Resort is set to show off a whole new side of the mountain. Skiers, snowboarders and the resort's staff are… Read more Audio
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Dargaville contends with long-running drought
19 Jun 2025So far in 2025 Northland's been battered by record-breaking rain, a cyclone and even a tornado. But the region has also had to contend with a long-running drought, and nowhere was that more keenly… Read more Audio
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Paul Gallen to face Sonny Bill Williams in ring next month
19 Jun 2025Paul Gallen certainly isn't holding back as he prepares to finally square off in the ring with Sonny Bill Williams next month in Sydney. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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400,000 households getting accomodation supplement
19 Jun 2025A growing number of people are turning to the Government for help just to keep the roof over their head. Data shows almost 400,000 households are receiving the accommodation supplement, which helps… Read more Audio
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Uncertainty if US will join Israel in attacking Iran
19 Jun 2025Washington DC correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Lisa Owen about how President Trump is keeping the world guessing about whether or not the US will join Israel in attacking Iran, and how… Read more Audio
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Kaikoura residents drive to Blenheim to sit license tests
19 Jun 2025People in Kaikoura wanting to to sit their licences are being driven out of town, having to go hundreds of kilometres away to get pratical test. A mobile testing unit comes to Kaikoura regularly but… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
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Global genetic testing company fined millions for data breach
18 Jun 2025United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about global genetic testing company, 23andMe being fined millions by a UK watchdog over a massive data breach, as well a cyclist who… Read more Audio
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Auckland supermarket in ruins after huge fire
18 Jun 2025A supermarket boss says the first look inside a popular shopping spot ravaged by fire in central Auckland was a confronting scene. 24 hours after a massive blaze broke out New World Victoria Park… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 18 June 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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State of Origin coach in spotlight for controversial comments
18 Jun 2025Things are heating up ahead of game two of State of Origin tonight. While Queensland need a win to keep the series alive, the spotlight has instead fallen on coach Billy Slater for controversial… Read more Audio
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Government gives itself new RMA powers to override councils
18 Jun 2025The government has given itself new powers to override councils, if they their decisions will negatively impact economic growth, development or employment. Housing and RMA reform minister Chris Bishop… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister in China
18 Jun 2025The Prime Minister is rattling through a blitz of business promos on his first day in China, showcasing New Zealand's wares, and pitching it as a tourist destination. Deputy political editor Craig… 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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