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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, 24 October 2025
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Fakes and Forgeries exhibition opening in Mangaweka
24 Oct 2025In a competition inspired by the famous Foxton forger, dozens of artists have submitted their best imitations in the hope of earning a coveted central North Island counterfeiting crown. The biennial… Read more Audio
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Thousands of homes without power in Southland and Clutha
24 Oct 2025The Southland and Clutha Districts are under local states of emergency with thousands of homes and services without power and some without water too. The Minister for Emergency Management made the… Read more Audio
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Wind flips caravans and tears down sheds in Eketahuna
24 Oct 2025Power is still out for about 2000 properties in the lower and central North Island after Thursday's severe storm. While locals are surveying the damage there - a State of emergency has been declared… Read more Audio
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White Ferns semi-final hopes dashed
24 Oct 2025The White Ferns Cricket World Cup semi-final hopes are over following a 53 run loss to India this morning in what has been a disappointing World Cup campaign. They have a final pool game against… Read more Audio
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What should you do with $10,000?
24 Oct 2025It's not a life-changing Lotto win but $10,000 can still be enough to improve your financial future, experts say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to financial experts about what you… Read more Audio
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China's military shakeup
24 Oct 2025Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a shakeup among the Chinese military's top brass. Audio
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Contact tracers find first case of measles on Cook Strait ferry
24 Oct 2025New Zealanders are being warned to make sure they're immunised against measles if they're travelling off shore with active outbreaks in a number of countries and a rising number of cases here. Four… Read more Audio
Thursday, 23 October 2025
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Australian house prices surging
23 Oct 2025Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Australian property market, where the latest data has shown home prices around the country are surging, and are only expected to keep… Read more Audio
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Mourners pay tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger
23 Oct 2025Mourners have paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger at an official funeral today, with current and former MPs from various parties travelling up the Wellington coast to attend. The Prime… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Thursday 23 October
23 Oct 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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White Ferns chase last semi-final spot at Cricket World Cup
23 Oct 2025The White Ferns need sunny skies in Mumbai as they chase the last semi-final spot at the Cricket World Cup. Tonight's game against the hosts is a must-win - for both teams. Sports reporter Felicity… Read more Audio
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Air New Zealand has a new captain
23 Oct 2025Air New Zealand has welcomed a new CEO amidst a turbulant time for the airline. Just yesterday the national carrier revealed it is expecting a half year loss of up to $55 after an anticipated bump in… 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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