Checkpoint
Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
Episodes
October 27, 2026 • 9 mins
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a new artificial intellegence tool being trialed by some parliamentarians that has tracked thousands of threats and violent comment in the wake of the attack on Australian MP Helen Haines.
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October 27, 2026 • 4 mins
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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October 27, 2026 • 7 mins
The latest figures from the electoral commission show enrolments are still short of its target. The Electoral Commission is aiming to get 94.7 percent of eligible voters signed up, the same as 2023. The most up to date figures show overall enrolment sitting at 92.8 percent. Chief electoral officer Karl Le Quesne spoke to Lisa Owen.
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October 27, 2026 • 3 mins
A West Auckland leader says the stalled opening of an long awaited intensive care unit is a "smack in the face" for the community. Waitakere Hospital's brand new six bed Intensive Care Unit is full equipped and has been due to be running by the end of the year. But it's sitting empty with no operating budget, no staff and no opening date. Rowan Quinn reports.
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October 27, 2026 • 12 mins
A war if words has broken out between the Sensible Sentencing Trust and the Greens over a billboard the trust is responsible for. The ad has images of Marama Davidson, Chris Hipkins and Chloe Swarbrick with the words "Backing the Gangs" as well as the Green Party's election slog "For All of Us". The Green's have complained to the Advertising Standards Authority, accusing the trust of impersonating the party and slammed its connecti...
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October 26, 2026 • 9 mins
Political ads have caused a stir on the campaign trail today, with the Greens lodging a formal complaint about a billboard they say is impersonating them. New Zealand First, meanwhile, has attracted criticism after its candidate and former Defence Minister Ron Mark used an ad to the blame the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui on diversity, equity and inslusiveness.
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October 26, 2026 • 3 mins
Silver Fern Maddy Gordon says she has had enough of the constant booing when she mocked the boisterous Australian crowd in the third Test in Sydney. The Silver Ferns have a three-nil unassailable lead in the Constellation Cup after beating Australia on Sunday. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
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October 26, 2026 • 6 mins
A 24 hour scooter race fundraising for charity has been inspired by one of the worlds oldest road races, Le Mans. The Hawke's Bay Kart Club Track will host teams of at least five riders circling the track for 24 hours. 'Le Monz' is the brain child of the Jolly Good Chaps Charitable trust. Race organiser, Glenn Fulcher spoke to Lisa Owen.
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October 26, 2026 • 7 mins
One of Auckland's most popular parks is going to start charing for parking from December. Epsom's Cornwall Park is a popular destination with a farm and cafes. The trust that manages the park is now looking to charge up to $5 an hour for parking to help manage overwhelming crowds. Cornwall Park chief executive Murray Reade spoke to Lisa Owen.
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October 23, 2026 • 6 mins
Former Olympic rower Les O'Connell had his gold medal stolen in February when his Christchurch home was burgled. O'Conell won the medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about the months-long endeavour to get it replaced.
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October 23, 2026 • 5 mins
The UK government is working to identify any potential exposure of its online systems from a cyber security flaw which is also affecting websites globally. UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke with Lisa Owen.
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October 23, 2026 • 2 mins
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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October 23, 2026 • 3 mins
In Dunedin, young voters are dragging the chain, with almost half of those under the age of 25 not enrolled. South Island Correspondent Tim Brown reports from Dunedin's student quarter.
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October 23, 2026 • 6 mins
K9-kuddles has been going into student halls' of residence for a decade, helping stressed students keep calm and carry on, espsecially at exam time. However, co-founder Jacinta Grey and her two dogs Ernie and Whitney are retiring. Jacinta spoke with Lisa Owen.
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October 23, 2026 • 6 mins
Health Minister Simeon Brown met with familes of children being treated at the Starship Hospital following treatment delays and problems with staff numbers. Child Cancer Foundation chief executive Monica Briggs spoke to Lisa Owen.
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October 23, 2026 • 4 mins
National says the resignation of Labour's Tamaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni shows its opponents can't be trusted on law and order. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more.
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October 22, 2026 • 4 mins
Air Marshal Tony Davies has resigned after admitting an "inappropriate relationship" while in a position of command. Minister of Defence Paul Goldsmith said his position was no longer tenable due to integrety matters. Political editor Jo Moir spoke with Lisa Owen.
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October 22, 2026 • 7 mins
A leading health researcher is concerned about the return of smoking in pop culture and the risk it poses to smoke-free goals. Professor Janet Hoek, co-director of ASPIRE Aotearoa - research for a tobacco-free future, spoke with Lisa Owen.
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October 22, 2026 • 4 mins
The survivor has to deal directly with the school where the abuse happened and says he's getting nowhere. He says he's frustrated and unable to move on. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more.
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October 22, 2026 • 3 mins
The thrilling T20 opener saw India chase down the Black Caps' 225 run total, coming out with a win in the opening tour match. Sport editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
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