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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, 18 July 2025
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Identities of British spies and SAS soliders leaked
18 Jul 2025United 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… Read more Audio
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Canterbury students missing class due to lack of parking
18 Jul 2025Frustrated 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… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Friday 18 July 2025
18 Jul 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Hamilton gearing up to host All Blacks vs France
18 Jul 2025Hamilton is gearing up to host the All Blacks and France tomorrow evening. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Patients to be moved to Rotorua if Taupo Hospital closes
18 Jul 2025Contingency 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… Read more Audio
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Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu 'DJ Mu' dies
18 Jul 2025New 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… Read more Audio
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DeLuney interrupts crown during closing arguments
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… Read more Audio
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Child exploitation and beastiality material allegedly found on former top cop's work devices
18 Jul 2025It 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… Read more Audio
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Christchurch entreprenuer selected for Dragons Den mentorship
18 Jul 2025A 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… Read more Audio
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All Blacks seeking series sweep over France
18 Jul 2025The 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… Read more Audio
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Changes to needle exchange contract spark concerns
18 Jul 2025Changes 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… Read more Audio
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Hollywood backed Wrexham to play Wellington Phoenix
18 Jul 2025Welsh 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… 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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