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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, 10 October 2025
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Who does an age gap relationship mean for your finances?
10 Oct 2025If you're in a relationship with an age gap, it may affect your financial planning, particularly when it comes to retirement. Currently there are over 3000 people who are receiving NZ Super despite… Read more Audio
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North Korean ruling party turns 80
10 Oct 2025Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about a massive parade which is expected in North Korea as the ruling party turns 80, as well as an Indian state that is set to introduce a day of… Read more Audio
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School truancy jumping before school holidays
Hundreds of thousands of students are skipping out on school early, as school attendance rates drop sharply in the days leading up to school holidays. It is thought cheaper airfares and accommodation… Read more Audio
Thursday, 9 October 2025
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Cultural barriers limiting Asian communities access to mental health services
9 Oct 2025The people behind a new mental health initiative directed at Wellington's Asian community say language and cultural barriers are limiting the community's access to mental health services. They say… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 9 October 2025
9 Oct 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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All Whites aim for win in third clash with Poland
9 Oct 2025The All Whites will play their first of two highly-ranked European sides this year when they take on Poland in Chorzów tomorrow morning. It'll be the third time New Zealand has clashed with Poland at… Read more Audio
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Te Pāti Māori acknowledges need to sort out internal issues
9 Oct 2025Te Pāti Māori has laid out its vision for the future, as part of what is supposed to be their "reset day". In the last hour, its leaders acknowledged they need to sort out some internal issues in… Read more Audio
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Is heading to the regions really the answer for young people out of work?
9 Oct 2025For the nearly 13% of young people not currently in work or study, the Prime Minister reckons he's got an answer: head to the regions. The government wants to stop people becoming "trapped" on the… Read more Audio
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Cancer surival rates falling behind other countries
9 Oct 2025Cancer survival rates in New Zealand are falling behind other similar countries. Too many people are being diagonosed with late stage cancer in Emergency Departments or through accute hospital… Read more Audio
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Queenstown restricts free-for-all freedom camping
9 Oct 2025Queenstown Lakes District councillors have hit the brakes on free-for-all freedom camping by agreeing to restrict it to 141 car parks across the region. Councillors this afternoon voted for a new… Read more Audio
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Gloriavale school could have registration removed
9 Oct 2025A private school in the secretive Gloriavale christian sect could have it's registration yanked because of serious concerns about whether it is providing a physically and emotionally safe environment… Read more Audio
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Canterbury students forced out of halls as demand soars
9 Oct 2025First-year University of Canterbury students are being forced to hunt for flats or live at home as capacity in the halls of residences is stretched to the limit. More than 4000 students have applied… 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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