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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, 23 June 2025
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Tensions after US strikes on Iran nuclear sites
23 Jun 2025Tensions flare across the Middle East with the prospect of full-scale war between Iran, Israel and the United States looming. Iran has warned the US to brace for retalliation following its strikes on… Read more Audio
Thursday, 19 June 2025
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Doubts over viability of social media ban for under 16s
19 Jun 2025Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about how there is fresh doubts about the viability of a planned ban on social media for those aged under 16 and the 50th anniversary of the… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Thursday 20 June 2025
19 Jun 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Run It Straight organisers criticised by coroner
19 Jun 2025Run It organisers have come under criticism from a coroner who said it should not be considered a sport. Bruce Hesketh has slated the competition as a perilous activity that makes no attempt to… Read more Audio
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Auckland dog lovers plan legal action over off-leash dog ban
19 Jun 2025A group of Auckland dog lovers are planning legal action over a decision to ban off leash pooches at a popular suburban park. Auckland Council is currently reviewing dog rules at dozens of local and… Read more Audio
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Funding to Cook Islands on pause after partnership agreement
19 Jun 2025Nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance to the Cook Islands is on pause as New Zealand reacts to its Pacific neighbour's ever-closer ties with China. Wellington claims it was not consulted… Read more Audio
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Principals fight ‘unethical’ boys school-only rugby competition
19 Jun 2025A dispute over school boy rugby is kicking off; with claims a proposed new competition is discriminatory and could lead to an arms race where colleges aggressively recruit top players to the detriment… Read more Audio
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Govt cuts $20 million in funding to Cook Islands
19 Jun 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been fielding questions about New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands as his government cuts nearly $20 million in funding to our Pacific neighbour… Read more Audio
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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
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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