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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, 22 August 2025
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Tech allows emergency services to access phone location info
22 Aug 2025New techonology is going to allow emergency services rapid access to cell phone location information in life threatening situations. Up until now it's been a manual process, with emergency services… Read more Audio
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Slim chance of government securing lower US tariff rate
22 Aug 2025The chances of the government securing a lower US tariff rate for exports are looking slim to none. US President Donald Trump revised tariff rates in August, lifting New Zealand's from 10% to 15%… Read more Audio
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St John cuts may put an end to pet visits
22 Aug 2025Residents at the Radius Hampton Court rest home in Hawke's Bay's Taradale, eagerly await the visits of Cleo the dog each week. But they may be about to lose touch with their canine companion. As… Read more Audio
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St John cuts may put an end to pet visits
22 Aug 2025Residents at the Radius Hampton Court rest home in Hawke's Bay's Taradale, eagerly await the visits of Cleo the dog each week. But they may be about to lose touch with their canine companion. As… Read more Audio
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All Blacks to take on Argentina
22 Aug 2025Another big weekend of rugby is on the horizon. The All Blacks take on Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday morning and there's another huge match in Cape Town where the resurgent Wallabies meet the… Read more Audio
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Are borrowers reaping all the rewards from interest rate cuts?
22 Aug 2025This week the Reserve Bank cut wholesale interest rates, by a quarter of a percent, which caused relief for some. But are borrowers reaping all the rewards from the cut? After the drop was anounced on… Read more Audio
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Map store owner believes physical maps are going nowhere
22 Aug 2025Feeling a bit lost, need a sense of direction, the old school answer to that problem could be a map. The rise of virtual maps and apps that pinpoint your exact location via your phone means it is now… Read more Audio
Thursday, 21 August 2025
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Red carpet out for 21st Pacific Music Awards
Opetaia Foa'i has been named the recipient of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Lifetime Achievement Award at this years' Pacific Music Awards. A pioneering artist, cultural ambassador, and founder of… Read more Audio
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Tensions ramp up between Israeli and Aussie leaders
21 Aug 2025Australia correspondent Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about tensions ramping up between the Israeli and Australian Prime Ministers, as the Albanese government repsonded to Netanyahu's comments. Audio
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Evening business for 21 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Auckland FC confirms no womens team until at least 2027
21 Aug 2025Auckland FC have confirmed its worst kept secret. The club announced that there will be no womens side until at least 2027. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Plans to shut down Eves Valley Sawmill
21 Aug 2025It's understood owners Carter Holt Harvey want to shut down the Eves Valley Sawmill and consolidate its timber operation at its Kawerau plant. The closure will cost more than 140 jobs in the Tasman… 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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