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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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Monday, 6 October 2025
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Families of three detained on Gaza flotilla deeply worried
The families of three New Zealanders detained as part of the Gaza protest flotilla say they deeply admire them - but are also deeply worried. Youssef Sammour, Rana Hamida and Samuel Leason were… Read more Audio
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Criticism over new rules for young people accessing benefit
6 Oct 2025Criticism is ramping up about the government's proposed new threshold for young people needing to access the benefit. From next November, 18 and 19 year olds will have to take a parental assistance… Read more Audio
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Parents of toddler who died from sepsis will 'never recover'
6 Oct 2025The parents of 3-year-old who died from septic shock say they'll never recover from the death of their eldest child. An investigation by the Health and Disability Commission found Alexzander… Read more Audio
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First witness gives evidence at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest
The first witness to give evidence at a coronial inquiry looking into the deaths of 13 people during Cyclone Gabrielle says Gisborne's civil defence was better organised than Hawkes Bay. Ken Cooper… Read more Audio
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All Blacks end Rugby Championship with win but no trophy
6 Oct 2025The All Blacks have ended their Rugby Championship campaign with a win, but not the ultimate prize. They beat the Wallabies 28-14 in Perth, however the competition trophy was handed over to the… Read more Audio
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Investigation into bricklayers for alleged cartel behaviour
6 Oct 2025Allegations of cartel behaviour and bid rigging - a group of South Island brick layers have fallen foul of the Commerce Commission after an investigation into pricing information being shared by… Read more Audio
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Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages
6 Oct 2025Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Hamas which has agreed to release Israeli hostages as part of a US-backed peace plan. It's a key part of a proposal to end the war in… Read more Audio
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Rotorua unemployment soars above national average
6 Oct 2025Get off the couch, stop playing play station and find a job, that was the Prime Minister's message to unemployed young people, but it might not be that simple in some parts of the country. Christopher… Read more Audio
Friday, 3 October 2025
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UK grappling with fatal Synagogue attack
3 Oct 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how the government and public have responded to the fatal attack on a Manchester Synagogue which occured overnight. Audio
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Evening business for 3 October 2025
3 Oct 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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First group of kiwi Winter Olympians named
3 Oct 2025The first crop of kiwis to represent Aotearoa at next year's Olympic Winter Games have been named. Eight athletes were announced today for Milano Cortina 2026, led by the country's most decorated… Read more Audio
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Investigation on dogs certified by unaccredited trainer
3 Oct 2025Officials are investigating complaints about dogs certified by a Manawatu disability assistance dog trainer that's had its accreditation removed. K9 Search Medical Detection was dropped from the list… 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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