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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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Monday, 16 June 2025
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UK moves jets to Middle east amid Israel-Iran conflict
16 Jun 2025United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK moving jets to the Middle East amid the Iran-Israel conflict, all while Sir Keir Starmer attends the G7 meeting Audio
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Dissapointment and grief as food rescue service set to close
16 Jun 2025There is disappointment and grief that a food rescue service and community hub in Wellington is set to close after 15 years. The Free Store redistributes surplus food from more than 60 eateries free… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 16 June 2025
16 Jun 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Nico Porteous stepping away ahead of Winter Olympics
16 Jun 2025Two-time Winter Olympic Games medalist Nico Porteous won't wear the silver fern again as the 23-year-old announced he was stepping out of competition. He isn't calling it a retirement but he is… Read more Audio
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Hillmorton patient killed brother decades before second murder
16 Jun 2025A Christchurch woman who was brutally murdered by her gardener had no idea he'd killed before and had spent years as a mental health patient. Faye Phelps' son is adament his 83 year old mother would… Read more Audio
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Kiwis told to leave Iran and Israel amid conflict
16 Jun 2025Kiwis in Iran and Israel are being advised to leave as soon as it is safe to do so, as both countries promise new waves of attacks. On Friday, Israel attacked Iran by targeting nuclear sites, but… Read more Audio
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Workers could be worse off under potential change to sick leave
16 Jun 2025Government plans to change the number of paid sick days workers can take could leave part time employees worse off. Since changes in 2021 New Zealand workers are legally entitled to ten paid sick days… Read more Audio
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The 100 top restaurant dishes in Auckland
16 Jun 2025Aucklanders have nominated the city's top 100 restaurant dishes. The fifth annual 'Iconic Auckland Eats' list whittled down well over 3000 submissions to a selection of 100 local restaurants. Felix… Read more Audio
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Deadly Israel-Iran conflict enters fourth day
16 Jun 2025The deadly conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fourth day, with warnings of new missile attacks amid international pleas for de-escalation. The deathtoll in both countries is mounting… Read more Audio
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Passengers trapped in fatal Taranaki capsizing
16 Jun 2025A witness to Sunday's tragic capsizing in Taranaki, which claimed two lives, has said the small pleasure boat was side-on to breakers at the Patea bar before being swamped. Paul Mandela said the… Read more Audio
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Crusaders and Chiefs lined up for Super Rugby final
16 Jun 2025The Crusaders and Chiefs have both secured a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific final after hair-raising games for both teams in the semi's. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Harness racer dragged across track, holds on to save horse
16 Jun 2025Video of a harness racer, who was dragged face down for metres by her bolting horse, has gone viral with the footage viewed more than 1.5 million times. Crystal Hackett had just won a race at… 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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