Checkpoint

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

Dozens killed while lining up for food in Gaza

July 21, 2025 • 4 mins
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about dozens of people being killed while lining up for food in Gaza, as well as Irsrael issuing new evacuation orders for Palestinians in the Gaza strip.
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Sounds Air announces further regional flights to be cut

July 20, 2025 • 8 mins
Sounds Air has announced further cuts in their regional routes meaning tourists jumping between spots in the South Island like Blenheim and Christchurch will first have to travel North to Wellington. From the 28th of September, Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wanaka flights will stop. The company cites escalating costs like a 145% increase in the civil aviation authority levies and a weak New Zealand dollar among ...
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Identities of British spies and SAS soliders leaked

July 18, 2025 • 7 mins
United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the identities of British spies and SAS soldiers being leaked as part of a huge data breach that also put thousands of Afghans at risk of reprisal from the Taliban, as well as 16 and 17 year olds in the UK now being able to vote in the next election.
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Canterbury students missing class due to lack of parking

July 18, 2025 • 3 mins
Frustrated University of Canterbury students are missing out on lectures or late for class because of the daily struggle to find a car park on campus or surrounding Ilam streets. Some have resorted to parking in staff spots so they can rush to exams, while others run the risk of getting tickets by breaching two-hour limits. Joe Shaw reports.
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Evening business for Friday 18 July 2025

July 18, 2025 • 4 mins
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Hamilton gearing up to host All Blacks vs France

July 18, 2025 • 5 mins
Hamilton is gearing up to host the All Blacks and France tomorrow evening. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
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Patients to be moved to Rotorua if Taupo Hospital closes

July 18, 2025 • 4 mins
Contingency measures drawn up by concerned Taupo Hospital clinicians show plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupo's clinic to close. The hospital, which serves a population of 40,000 people in the tourist region, has struggled to attract enough senior doctors to fill its roster. This forced the hand of workers to plan for the worst. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham obtained a copy of the Escalation a...
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Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu 'DJ Mu' dies

July 18, 2025 • 4 mins
New Zealand hip-hop great King Kapisi says he will always be proud of Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu, for taking Wellington and South Pasific music to the world. Mr Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, died suddenly on Wednesday. He was a pioneer of the New Zealand music scene, and a force behind Fat Freddy's Drop, one of the most successful bands to come out of Aotearoa. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.
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DeLuney interrupts crown during closing arguments

July 18, 2025 • 3 mins
Murder-accused Julia DeLuney interrupted the Crown during closing arguments at the High Court in Wellington this morning. She's on trial for the murder of her mother Helen Gregory on January 24 last year, a crime she denies. Kate Green reports.
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Child exploitation and beastiality material allegedly found on former top cop's work devices

July 18, 2025 • 3 mins
It can now be revealed child exploitation and beastiality material were allegedly found on former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work devices. McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful cop in May amid separate investigations by the Independent Police Conduct Authority and police. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
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Christchurch entreprenuer selected for Dragons Den mentorship

July 18, 2025 • 6 mins
A Christchurch entrepreneur whose business idea was once backed by the Kings charity for startups - has now landed another major supporter and cash boost. Nicole Gaviria has been selected from 16,000 business owners around the world to be mentored by Dragon's Den investor and Host of the Diary of a CEO podcast, Steven Bartlett. It's one of the world's most popular business podcasts, reporting 50 million monthly listeners. Nico...
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All Blacks seeking series sweep over France

July 18, 2025 • 3 mins
The All Blacks are seeking a series sweep over France with victory in tomorrow night's sold out third and final test in Hamilton and locals are keen to brush off any suggestion the city isn't a desirable destination. All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made ten changes to his starting side for the match, with seven of the new players from the Chiefs. Rugby reporter Joe Porter reports.
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Changes to needle exchange contract spark concerns

July 18, 2025 • 3 mins
Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left people worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing. Health NZ has not renewed the contract for DISC Trust, which has operated needle exchange services across the South Island for 35 years. Health chiefs have instead opted for a new provider. Katie Todd reports.
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Hollywood backed Wrexham to play Wellington Phoenix

July 18, 2025 • 4 mins
Welsh football arrives on our shores this weekend with the Wellington Phoenix playing Wrexham in a pre-season clash. Wrexham's Hollywood owners have helped bring attention to the club off the pitch, while the players have achieved three successive promotions from non-league football to the English Championship on the pitch. But Wrexham aren't the only club getting the celebrity treatment. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to...
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Mother challenges MOE over 'outdated' school holidays model

July 18, 2025 • 3 mins
One Tauranga mother is challenging the Ministry of Education over what she says is an outdated model for school holidays. Karina Tendler told RNZ the number of breaks kids have during the year seems to rely on an outdated expectation that families have one parent home all the time. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looked into the issue and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
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Dozens killed in severe wet weather across Asia

July 18, 2025 • 6 mins
Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about severe wet weather across Asia which has killed dozens of people, as well as two North Korean defectors who have made their debut in a brand new K-pop group.
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NZ wool company puts out open letter to NZ Rugby over beanies

July 18, 2025 • 6 mins
It's the business equivalent of sporting's yellow card - a New Zealand wool company putting out an open letter to New Zealand rugby about the acrylic beanies that are made overseas. Norsewear posted on social media saying die hard fans had contacted them upset once they had realised their beanies were "synthetic, offshore imports". This lead the company to ask why our sporting legends don't wear the fabric our Kiwi identity is...
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Death of outback murderer hasn't killed hope of finding victims remains

July 17, 2025 • 7 mins
Australian correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the death of the man convicted of the outback murder of British tourist Peter Falconio 24 years ago which has not brought an end to hopes that the dead man's missing remains could still be located. 
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Auckland mental health facility Segar House to shut down

July 17, 2025 • 2 mins
An Auckland mental health facility catering for people with long-standing or chronic problems will shut down. Health NZ has been consulting on its proposal to close Rauaroha Segar House, and this afternoon told patients and staff the service will close its doors. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
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Evening business for 17 July 2025

July 17, 2025 • 4 mins
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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