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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, 17 November 2025
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Government tinkering with the Clean Car Standard again
17 Nov 2025The government is tinkering with the Clean Car Standard again, saying most importers are unable to meet the targets under the scheme as it currently stands. Last year it watered down the standard to… Read more Audio
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Soldier accused of twice attemping to strangle former partner
17 Nov 2025A soldier has been accused of twice attempting to strangle his former partner, to the point she says she was about to pass out and was seeing stars, The Army corporal has pleaded not guilty to two… Read more Audio
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Questions asked about All Blacks direction after big defeat
17 Nov 2025Big questions are now being asked about the direction of the All Blacks under coach Scott Robertson and his staff after a big defeat to England over the weekend. It is the All Black's third loss this… Read more Audio
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Supreme Court upholds ruling that Uber drivers are employees
17 Nov 2025The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that Uber drivers are employees. The company argued it simply provides a digital platform for drivers and riders to connect. Four drivers took the case to court… Read more Audio
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Iran hits panic button over severe drought
17 Nov 2025Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Iran hitting the panic button on its severe drought, as well as a mysterious plane load of Palestinians from Gaza who ended up stranded… Read more Audio
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Kiwis lose $3 billion to scams over the past year
17 Nov 2025New Zealanders have lost $3 billion to scams in the last year according to a new report. 72% of adults encountered a scam in the past year. The average amount of money lost was $3,352, and shopping… Read more Audio
Friday, 14 November 2025
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BBC apologises to Trump but won't go further
14 Nov 2025United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the BBC apologising to Donald Trump but refusing to go further. Audio
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Government invest millions into Dunedin Tunnels Trail
14 Nov 2025A Dunedin community group's pipedream to forge a flat trail through the hilly city to Mosgiel is closer to becoming a reality. The first stage from farmland, through an 1800s Victorian gothic railway… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 14 November 2025
14 Nov 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Black Ferns to have new coach by Christmas
14 Nov 2025The Black Ferns will have a new coach by Christmas. Outgoing coach Allan Bunting says he wasn't pushed but he is not seeking reappointment after the Black Ferns finished third at the Rugby World Cup… Read more Audio
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Retirement village residents opposing policy to ban EVs
14 Nov 2025A group of residents at an Auckland retirement village are trying to put the brakes on a policy which could see electric vehicles banned within its gates. Fairview Lifestyle Village in Albany says… Read more Audio
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Police aware violent stalker in area before he murdered woman
14 Nov 2025Police say a special multi-agency group that's goal is to prevent family violence and protect victims never did a threat assessment of a violent serial stalker who went on to kill weeks after being… 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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