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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, 29 September 2025
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Teen makes South Island chess history
29 Sep 2025For the first time in its more than 70 year history, a woman has won the South Island Chess Championship and she's a 16 year old high school student. Year eleven student from Auckland's Kristin School… Read more Audio
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Trump says "something special" in store for the Middle East
29 Sep 2025Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump claiming he has "something special" in store for the Middle East ahead of his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu. Audio
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Residents fundraising for speed cameras to bust boy racers
29 Sep 2025A group of Christchurch residents are so fed up with boy racers they're fundraising for speed cameras to collect evidence against those driving dangerously and waking residents in the dead of the… Read more Audio
Friday, 26 September 2025
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Have years of wins for the All Blacks made fans indifferent?
26 Sep 2025The All Blacks have held the Bledisloe Cup since 2003, so has that dulled their desire for more success against the Wallabies? And what about New Zealand fans, do they care as much as they used to, or… Read more Audio
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UK PM to announce plans for digital ID cards
26 Sep 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Prime Minister Keir Starmer being expected to make a big announcement regarding digital ID cards, as well as Liverpool FC cracking… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 26 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Black Ferns to face France in hopes of bronze
26 Sep 2025The Black Ferns conclude their World Cup campaign against France tomorrow morning in the playoff for bronze. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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'Liar of the worst kind' - Patient advocate says Luxon's failed cancer patients
26 Sep 2025The Prime Minister has said he is "delivering" on National's election promise not to forget blood cancer patients despite some telling Checkpoint they feel forgotten. Checkpoint has spoken to a number… Read more Audio
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Loafers lodge killer found guilty of murder and arson
A sense of relief and justice was palpable at the High Court in Wellington today as the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was convicted of murder. But it was underscored by incredible… Read more Audio
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PM hoses down hopes of patients holding out for funding
The Prime Minister has hosed down the hopes and expectations of blood cancer patients holding out for more funding for drugs and treatments, despite promises made during the election campaign. However… Read more Audio
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High schoolers prepare for Shakespeare showcase
26 Sep 2025A group of high schoolers from around the country are running lines and pacing the floor of a Wellington school this week, preparing for a Shakespeare showcase. The Shakespeare Globe Centre New… Read more Audio
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Primary students cover Split Enz album for 50th anniversary
A group of primary students from Hamilton East School has recorded an album that is about to be pressed on vinyl and sold in record stores. The album is a cover of Split Enz debut album, Mental Notes… 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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