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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 November 2025
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Kids outsmarting tech blocks to play games at school
14 Nov 2025A warning to parents about young children out smarting locks and blocks that are supposed to stop them get onto certain website. In a newsletter to parents a Waikato school says its aware of some… Read more Audio
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Indian authorities still investigating fatal car explosion
14 Nov 2025Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about Indian authorities continuing to investigate a car explosion that killed eight people in the capital Delhi, as well as so-called "tea bag… Read more Audio
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Why gender matters when it comes to car insurance
14 Nov 2025If you've asked for a car insurance quote recently, you may have been asked your gender. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds finds out why. Audio
Thursday, 13 November 2025
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A&P show returns full strength after last year's cut backs
13 Nov 2025A wet and windy day in the Garden City didn't put off crowds of punters turning out to the first day of Canterbury's agricultural and pastoral show. An annual fixture in Christchurch - and back with a… Read more Audio
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Trump wades into controversial court case surrounding Netanyahu
13 Nov 2025Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owwen about Donald Trump wading into a controversial court case surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as Israel opening up… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 13 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Otago fast bowler shines at Black Caps T20 series
13 Nov 2025The Black Caps' T20 series against the West Indies has concluded in Dunedin today and an Otago fast bowler was one of the stars. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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NZ's transparency ratings could take a hit after police cover up - watchdog
Scheming, a liar, and a cover up. That is some of the language used to describe the behaviour of a disgraced top cop Jevon McSkimming, and the way his colleagues handled allegations against him. An… Read more Audio
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Woman who survived violent kidnapping speaks out as abuser admits to murder
"I've been trying so long to shine light on the fact that this person is dangerous". That from a woman who survived sustained abuse by a man who stalked and kidnapped her, almost 15 years ago. Today… Read more Audio
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Do the scathing IPCA report recommendations go far enough?
A scathing IPCA report into the way police handled sexual assault allegations against one of their own recommends a raft of changes around the management of integrity and conduct issues in the force… Read more Audio
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Oyster farmers say it will take years to recover from sewage overflow
13 Nov 2025They're purveyors of some of the world's most sought-after culinary delicacies, but Mahurangi's oyster farmers have been reduced to eating beans on toast most days, their hair going grey, their nerves… Read more Audio
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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
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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