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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, 6 November 2025
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All Blacks gearing up for second test of end of year tour
6 Nov 2025The All Blacks are gearing up for the second test of their end of year tour. After a nervy win over Ireland last weekend in Chicago, this week they're in Edinburgh to face Scotland. The All Blacks… Read more Audio
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Auckland transport extending Ponsonby parking charges
6 Nov 2025Auckland Transport wants to extend parking charges in the popular Ponsonby dinning district to end the current "free for all". It is looking to extend paid street parking out to 9pm on Thursdays to… Read more Audio
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Death toll rises in Kentucky cargo plane crash
6 Nov 2025US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the death toll from a cargo plane crash in Kentucky rising, as well as Supreme Court hearing on whether Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs were… Read more Audio
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Over $6 million being spent on bringing Michelin stars to New Zealand
Michelin stars could apparently guide more tourists to Aotearoa. The prestigious stars are awarded to restaurants offering quote " outstanding cooking" and the guide of the same name reviews and… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
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England train attack accused linked to multiple other incidents
5 Nov 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British Police linking the train-attack accused to multiple incidents, as well as a debate among rsidents of "Prince Andrew Road"… Read more Audio
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Wellington's Depression Recovery Centre almost certain to close
5 Nov 2025Wellington's Depression Recovery Centre is now almost certain to close after it received news this afternoon that Health NZ won't save it. ACC recently stopped funding clients to use Whakamatutu's… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 5 November 2025
5 Nov 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Good weather is good news for Black Caps test
5 Nov 2025The sun is shining in Auckland which is good news for the Black Caps and cricket fans who have had to endure some rain-interrupted games in the early part of the international season. In a couple of… Read more Audio
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Mental health advocates welcome funding but raise concerns
5 Nov 2025Mental health advocates are welcoming a funding boost for crisis care but are concerned there's no national plan and decisions are being made based on decades old data. The government has detailed a… Read more Audio
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Govt confirms considerations to move homeless out of Auckland CBD
5 Nov 2025Government ministers have confirmed they are considering measures to move homeless people out of Auckland's city centre, but the details remain unclear. Representatives from Auckland City Mission, and… Read more Audio
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Vaccination efforts ramp up as measles outbreak concerns experts
5 Nov 2025Vaccination efforts are ramping up as part of a nationwide Measles Immunisation Week campaign amid an outbreak that's got experts concerned. There are now 17 known cases of the highly-infectious… Read more Audio
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Unemployment hits a nine year high
5 Nov 2025Unemployment has hit a near nine year high, at 5.3% in the three months ended September. That's 160,000 people out of work, the highest since early 1994. The percentage of unemployed young people… 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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