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Checkpoint

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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00:02:17

Power outage affecting much of Far North

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2025/10/31

A major power outage is affecting much of the Far North. Lines company Top Energy says more than 23 thousand homes and businesses are currently without power. CEO of Top Energy Russell Shaw spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:01:42

Kiwis facing redemption as Pacific Champs return to...

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2025/10/31

The Kiwis are chasing redemption, and the Kiwi Ferns want to get one over the best in the world, when rugby league's Pacific Championships return to Auckland. After a week off, the Kiwis face a Tongan side and the Kiwi Ferns face Australia in another double-header on Sunday. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:03:58

Stinking voodoo lillies to flower for first time in...

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2025/10/31

Who ever said "be sure to the smell the flowers along the way" probably never sniffed the complex blend of rotting meat, wet dog and sewage; apparently the signature fragrance of Voodoo lillies. It seems only fitting that two varieties are on the cusp of blooming this halloween in the Begonia house at Wellington's botanic garden. Visitor Experience Manager at Wellington Gardens, Raydeen Cuffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:49

Waitangi Tribunal recommends expansion of citizenship...

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2025/10/31

The Waitangi Tribunal is recommending the government expand citizenship rights to second generation Maori born overseas after complaints the current system is racist and ignores tangta whenua's whakapaka. John Bryers Ruddock who is Ngapuhi took an urgent case to the tribunal after returning to Aotearoa with his three children only to find they are not citizens; instead classed as overstaying. Actor Keisha Castle-Hughes, went through the same process with daughter who was born in New York and

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00:07:52

Watercare 'extremely disappointed and sorry' after...

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2025/10/31

Watercare says it is extremely disappointed and sorry that a fault with one its plants saw Auckland oyster farms contaminated and unable to harvest. The Matakana farmers are devastated yet another sewage overflow into the Mahurangi River has left them unable to collect oysters for another 28 days. Watercare Ceo Jamie Sinclair spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:03:53

Measles cases now linked to a third school

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2025/10/31

An epidemiologist says the number of measles cases over the next few days will tell the extent of the outbreak, with cases now linked to a third school. 13 measles cases are confirmed across New Zealand, with thousands of others identified as close contacts. Auckland Grammar School is the latest high school linked to a confirmed measles case, as well as two in Wellington. Amy Williams reports.

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00:05:28

Crackdown on out of district dumpers avoiding rates

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2025/10/31

There is a crackdown on out-of-district discount-hunting dumpers travelling kilometres to off-load their rubbish at the Waihi tip because it is cheaper. About half the people dropping rubbish at the Waihi Refuse Station in the Hauraki District don't pay rates there. Subsidising their rubbish habits is costing local ratepayers about $600,000 a year - but that is all about to change. Hauraki mayor Toby Adams spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:04:28

Students sacrifcing study as they struggle to get by...

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2025/10/31

It may be called a living costs loan, but is it really enough to live on? As the cost of essentials rise rapidly some students say the loans are nowhere near enough to make ends meet. Each year, the government-run agency Studylink adjusts the price of living cost payments in line with inflation. However is linking these vital student loans to inflation a fair way to do it, given the price of essentials like food, rent and power are rising far faster than the rate of inflation? As Evie

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00:02:49

Blaze at asbestos-filled pub deemed suspicious

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2025/10/31

A blaze at an old asbestos-filled pub that closed several schools around Palmerston North has been deemed suspicious. Residents say strong winds spread thick smoke from the fire at the once popular Fitzherbert Bar in the central city. Bill Hickman reports.

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00:03:43

Lawson blamed for near-miss incident with marshals

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2025/10/31

Mexican motorsport officials are at odds with New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson, after he was involved in a near-miss incident with two marshals who were running on the track to collect debris during this week's Mexico Grand Prix. Mexico's motorsport federation have now placed the blame for the incident with Lawson, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:02:48

First home buyers earning significantly more than...

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2025/10/31

When you think of first-home buyers, you might imagine young people just starting out and nowhere near the top of the salary ladder. But data shows people able to purchase that first home are earning significantly more than your average houshold. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:05:22

APEC Summit taking centre stage following Trump trade...

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2025/10/31

Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about the APEC Summit taking centre stage following Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's trade talks, as well as Indonesia's free school meal programme which is under investigation again after hundreds of children fell ill from food poisoning.

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00:05:41

Huntly desperate for more police as businesses forced...

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2025/10/31

Huntly is desperate for more police on the beat with businesses forced to play amateur detective, patrolling the streets and filming burglaries in action themselves. In a letter to the Minister of Police one shop owner says crime has been escalating with six break ins in a week and a spate of thefts by people riding ATV or quad bikes. Jamie Parker owns the Computer Consultancy Limited shop in Huntly and wrote the letter to the minister, he spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:27

Surge in inflation comes as shock to Australian markets

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2025/10/30

Australia corresponent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a surge in inflation coming as a shock to markets and economists, dashing hopes that the country's central bank could deliver a much anticipated interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup day next week.

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00:04:07

Evening business for 30 October 2025

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2025/10/30

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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00:03:53

Silver Ferns lose out on Constellation Cup to Australia

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2025/10/30

It was a win followed by a loss - all in one outing for the Silver Ferns last night. The upshot was Australia reclaiming the Constellation Cup. A new innovation introduced this year saw an additional 14-minutes played between the sides in Christchurch to decide the series - after the teams won two tests each. Sports reporter Daniel Gilhooly spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:28

Two more measles cases confirmed

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2025/10/30

There's another two cases of measles both in Auckland bringing the total in this outbreak to 13. At a briefing today Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora revealed it can cope with up to a hundred cases a week, but acknowleges that would really stretch services. Te Whatu Ora says its further preparing hospitals and is planning a vaccination event next week and it is urging people to get immunised. Clinical Director at the National Hauora Coalition, Dr Nina Bevin spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:05:27

Worries Online Gambling Bill could lead to more...

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2025/10/30

"All it takes is one taste and once you've tasted it, it will spiral out of control." That from an Auckland man who's worried if the Online Casino Gambling Bill goes ahead more people could become addicted to gambling. The bill, expected to pass in February next year, will grant licences to up to 15 online casino gambling operators. The minister in charge says it will prioritise harm minimisation while collecting tax revenue, with four percent ringfenced for community returns. But experts say

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00:08:50

Farmers vote to sell Fonterra's iconic brands

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2025/10/30

More than 88 percent of Fonterra's famer shareholders today voted to sell Mainland, Kapiti and Anchor to French dairy giant Lactalis for $4.2 billion. Winston Peters' has labelled the decision utter madness, economic self-sabotage and an outrageous short-sighted sugar hit. It's estimated farmer shareholder will get an average tax free payout of about $392,000. Chair of Fonterra's coperative council and farmer, John Stevenson spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:03:53

Proposal to reduce frequency of WOF checks

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2025/10/30

Road users have a little over a month-and-a half to give feedback on the government's land transport reforms. The government is proposing to reduce the frequency of Warrant of Fitness checks for light vehicles, and simplifying the permits system for heavy trucks. They're also considering extra safety features for required for imported vehicles. Industries and the Automobile Association have mixed views on what impacts the changes could bring. Lucy Xia reports.

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