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Tuesday, 14 October 2025
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Woman suffering complications after overseas surgery
14 Oct 2025A medical tourist who is suffering debilitating complications after her stomach surgery in Turkey went wrong is issuing a warning. Sherie had gastric sleeve or weight loss surgery to reduce the size… Read more Audio
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South Island's biggest supermarket opens its doors
14 Oct 2025There were eager shoppers as far as the eye could see at the opening of the South Island's biggest supermarket on the outskirts of Christchurch today. The $40 million development in Rolleston will… Read more Audio
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Te Pāti Māori accuses MP of 'major overspending issues'
14 Oct 2025Te Pāti Māori has accused one of its MPs of "major overspending issues" and her son of abusing Parliamentary security. The late-night email sent to party members and obtained by RNZ makes a string of… Read more Audio
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Global ticket seller Viagogo says it did not mislead customers
14 Oct 2025Global ticket reseller Viagogo has told the Court of Appeal that it did not mislead consumers. Last year it lost its legal battle with the Commerce Commission after being found to have repeatedly… Read more Audio
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White Ferns in must-win situation at Crick World Cup mid-point
14 Oct 2025The White Ferns are in a must-win situation at the halfway point of the Cricket World Cup. Tonight they play Sri Lanka in Colombo and need a second victory to keep their hopes of a semi-final place in… Read more Audio
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First event at Christchurch's new stadium to feed kids in need
14 Oct 2025It's hoped a full house at Christchurch's new stadium will also mean full bellies, as ticket go on sale for its first event. The event is virtual and money from each ticket will buy a lunch for a… Read more Audio
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Victims identified in Tennesse fatal explosion
14 Oct 2025United States correspondent, Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the 16 victims of a fatal explosion in Tennesee who have now been identified, as well as President Donald Trump threatening China… Read more Audio
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Gold hunter giving up day job to search professionally
14 Oct 2025Could we be on the cusp of an amateur gold rush? In the past year the price of gold has increased 65%, to over $7000 dollars an ounce. Mal Blown is one of the amateur gold hunters who has jumped into… Read more Audio
Monday, 13 October 2025
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UK Prime Minister attends international peace summit
13 Oct 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK Prime Minister attending the internation peace summit in Egypt, as well as hour long queues forming at airports around Europe… Read more Audio
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The Pike River film premieres in Greymouth
13 Oct 2025The Pike River film premieres in New Zealand tonight at the Regent Theatre in Greymouth on the West Coast. It tells the story of the fight for justice following the disaster through the eyes of Anna… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 13 October 2025
13 Oct 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Sammie Maxwell puts record win down to ability to ask for help
13 Oct 2025Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell has faced battles on and off the bike and today she became the first New Zealander to win a Cross Country World Series title. The 23-year-old clinched the title in the… 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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