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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, 16 October 2025
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Trump authorises CIA operations in Venezuela
16 Oct 2025US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump authorising the CIA to conduct operations in Venezuela. It follows a number of recent fatal strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug… Read more Audio
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New Police Association boss talks body cameras
There's a renewed push for police to wear body cameras and its coming from the front line. The Police union says officers support being wired for sound and vision on the job. Audio
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
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UK PM addresses parliament after Gaza peace summit
15 Oct 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about UK Prime Minister Keir starmer addressing parliament after returning home from the Gaza peace summit, as well as a discovery of… Read more Audio
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Resene workers protest for living wage
15 Oct 2025"A slap in the face". That's the response from a Resene worker over the latest pay offer from the paint company to its factory workers. Employees, unions and supporters gathered outside Resene's head… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 15 October 2025
15 Oct 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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All Whites disrupt Norway's nine-game winning streak
15 Oct 2025It wasn't a win on the scoreboard for the All Whites but they did manage to ruin Norway's nine-game winning streak this morning. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Not enough aid getting in Gaza despite pause in hostilities
15 Oct 2025Despite the pause in hostilities humanitarian agencies have said no where near enough aid is getting into the decimated Gaza strip. Israel is refusing to open the Rafah crossing between Egypt and… Read more Audio
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Awakino mother and kids lucky to be evacuated just in time
15 Oct 2025An Awakino mother rescued from floodwaters surrounding her home says she feels incredibly lucky her family got out when they did. Jamie Ward had her three children and a cousin in her care as flood… Read more Audio
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People unknowingly purchasing products linked to modern slavery
15 Oct 2025The average Kiwi household is unknowingly spending nearly $80 a week on products linked to extreme exploitation of workers, or 'modern slaves'. A World Vision report estimates in 2022 New Zealand… Read more Audio
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DOC launching programme for fresh rangers to learn on the job
15 Oct 2025The Department of Conservation is launching a new cadet programme for rangers to get on the job experience. DOC says it wants to invest in its future workforce & protect New Zealand's unique eco… Read more Audio
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Rescue mission on for country's rarest kiwi species
15 Oct 2025A rescue mission of the country's rarest kiwi species is being rewarded. The rowi population in South Westland dropped to an estimated 160 birds in the 1990s. But there's been a lot of mahi to bring… Read more Audio
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Silver Ferns selector resigns in protest of treatment of Taurua
15 Oct 2025The fallout from the Silver Ferns coaching saga has deepened over the past 24 hours after selector Gail Parata revealed she's resigned in protest over Netball New Zealand's treatment of Dame Noeline… 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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