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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, 28 March 2025
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King Charles hospitalised due to effects of cancer treatment
28 Mar 2025United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about King Charles recovering after being hospitalised due to side effects from cancer treatment. She also spoke about UK consumer group… Read more Audio
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Northland has highest proportion on unemployment benefits
While much has been made of Wellington's job cuts, it's Northland that consistently has the highest proportion of its population on unemployment benefits. In February, 11 percent of the working age… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 28 March 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Fears Taumoefolau will be poached from Moana Pasifika
28 Mar 2025He's been the breakout star this season for Moana Pasifika, but the brighter Kyren Taumoefolau shines, the closer the buzzards get. Taumoefolau has been attracting plenty of attention but fears are… Read more Audio
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Anthony Albanese announces election date as May 3rd
28 Mar 2025After months of speculation - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially announced Australians are heading to the polls on May 3rd. Mr Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have started their… Read more Audio
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State house offered to man with disability still empty
28 Mar 2025Shane Emeny who is paralysed has been stuck in emergency housing for four years waiting for a house to become available. But even though one did a year ago, it still has to be modified to suit his… Read more Audio
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Queenstown Airport on treated wastewater going into Shotover
28 Mar 2025Queenstown Airport said pumping treated sewage into the Shotover river is not the only way to lower the risk of bird strikes from the animals congregating on waste water near the runway. It would be… Read more Audio
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70th anniversary for lowest cricket score in men's test
28 Mar 2025All out for 26 in a cricket test, Friday marks the 70th anniversary of that unwanted record for the New Zealand cricket team. At Auckland's Eden Park they were bowled out for the lowest score in a… Read more Audio
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Founder of Rodin Cars speaks on Liam Lawson's sacking
28 Mar 2025Liam Lawson, in his first full season in Formula 1, has struggled in the opening two rounds; failing to finish in the Australian Grand Prix and then qualified 14th for the sprint race in Shanghai… Read more Audio
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Warriors missing key player after Dylan Walker's exit
28 Mar 2025While many a sports fan might be lamenting the demotion of Liam Lawson from the top Red Bull racing team. Warriors fans have also been watching a big week for their team but not for the best reasons… Read more Audio
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Investment adviser warning people about credit card surcharges
28 Mar 2025Credit card surcharges are everywhere, but the percentage of the surcharge isn't always consistent - and one investment adviser is warning that people are underestimating their impact. Money… Read more Audio
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28 people have died in South Korea wildfires
28 Mar 2025Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about authorities calling South Korea's wildfires the worst the country has had, a Japanese company claiming it has built the world's first 3D printed… 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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