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Wednesday, 29 January 2025
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First electric hydrofoiling boat joins Auckland ferry fleet
29 Jan 2025A one-of-a-kind electric boat has joined Auckland's ferry fleet, carrying passengers on a high speed tour of the Hauraki Gulf. The VS-9 is a ten-seater hydrofoiling tour boat built by Auckland-based… Read more Audio
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FENZ speaks on fires caused by battery powered devices
29 Jan 2025Earlier this month an iPad left inside a parked car in Mount Manganui exploded after its lithium battery overheated. The device was sitting on a blanket, fueling a car fire. There's also been five… Read more Audio
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Speed reductions brought to an end
29 Jan 2025Drivers wanting to travel faster on State Highways around the country will soon get their wish. 38 sections of the roading network will be reversed back to their previous higher speed limits by NZTA… Read more Audio
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Calls for govt financial support for school holiday programmes
The school holidays are only just finishing up and for many parents that means they've spent weeks juggling the stress of childcare alongside returning to work. For a lot of families, the only or best… Read more Audio
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Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Brittania split sparks legal dispute
29 Jan 2025The bitter split between the skipper and the backer of the British America's Cup challenge looks set to have ramifications for the next event. INEOS Brittania, funded by billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe… Read more Audio
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Christchurch 9 year old breaks frisbee world record
29 Jan 2025In December, Christchurch's Sarah Wadsworth threw a frisbee a massive 104.31 metres; making her the first girl in the world under ten to achieve that distance. But its not her first world title, she's… Read more Audio
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Thousands of Palestinians return to north of Gaza strip
Thousands of Palestinians have returned to the north of the Gaza strip marking a major milestone in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to… Read more Audio
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Police speak on violent assaults stemming from online purchases
29 Jan 2025Canterbury police say more than a dozen people have been threatened, attacked or robbed while collecting goods listed on social media or online market places. In some cases buyers thought they were… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
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Australia: Questions raised on Optus and Telstra regulation
28 Jan 2025There's concern in Australia about what some regard as a too-cosy relationship between the major telco providers and the industry regulator whose job is to ensure customers are treated appropriately… Read more Audio
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NZ reviews aid for Kiribati after high-level meeting cancelled
28 Jan 2025The Kiribati government has hit back at claims it snubbed New Zealand's Foreign Minister, saying it was actually the Kiwis who cancelled a meeting between Winston Peters and the country's president… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 28 January 2025
28 Jan 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Steven Adams turns back NBA clock for Houston Rockets
28 Jan 2025Steven Adams said he is returning to the form which earned him a $30 million NBA contract. Now with the Houston Rockets, Adams is close to full fitness again after battling an ongoing knee injury… 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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