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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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00:07:03

Clutha crying out for more help one week on from...

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2025/10/30

Clutha's crying out for more help after last weeks devastating wind storm. Farmers have got kilometres of fencing that needs fixing after being taken out by falling trees, more than 1600 homes in the district are still without power, and water levels in Lawrence are critically low. Clutha District Mayor Jock Martin spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:02:38

Appeal into stronger sentence for spying soldier...

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2025/10/30

Should the clanging of prison gates replace the rigour of military detention for a soldier who tried to spy on New Zealand? That's the decision a panel of three judges will now grapple with after a day of appeals in Wellington. The Court Martial Appeals Court is deciding whether the sentence imposed on the soldier for attempted espionage is too light; whether he can be named; and if Radio New Zealand should be allowed to appeal against a further suppression ruling. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham

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00:03:09

Football Ferns honour former captain

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2025/10/30

The Football Ferns fittingly honoured former captain Ali Riley ahead of today's game against the world no.2 USA in Missouri. Riley was capped 163 times for New Zealand and has ended her career playing club football in Los Angeles. After the pre-match on-field celebration Riley watched on as the Ferns lost six-nil. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:34

Kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke Island

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2025/10/30

A Kiwi chick has been born on Waiheke island, the first in the area. The parents were recent arrivals too, among 10 kiwi released on the eastern most isolated side of Waiheke on Te Matuku peninsula last year as part of an urban re-population project. Emma Craig from Save the Kiwi spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:05:14

French dairy giant to buy Fonterra's iconic brands

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2025/10/30

Fonterra's sale of its consumer brands to the world's largest dairy conglomerate based in France got an overwhelming vote of approval from dairy farmer shareholders today. Lactalis is paying the New Zealand dairy cooperative over four-point-two billion dollars to buy Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. The decision to sell the brands was made during a short on-line special meeting this morning. Sally Wenley reports.

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00:05:56

Trump meets with President Xi Jinping for high stakes...

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2025/10/30

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's high-stakes trade meeting with China's Xi Jinping, as well as at least 60 people being killed in attacks on alleged drug boats following the latest US strike in the Pacific Ocean.

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00:04:41

Prince William reportedly involved in battle over...

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2025/10/29

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about reports that Prince William is involved in encouraging Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge, as well as Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Adern making an appearance in Scotland next month to promote her new film.

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00:05:03

Evening business for 29 October 2025

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2025/10/29

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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00:04:39

Silver Ferns banking on win to force series decider...

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2025/10/29

The Silver Ferns need to win tonight's final Test against Australia in Christchurch to force a series decider, if they want to hold on to the Constellation Cup. The Silver Ferns have never won back to back Constellation Cups against their arch-rivals. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:01

Dozens of Southland farmers struggling to milk cows...

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2025/10/29

Tired, cold and cut off from communications - dozens of Southland farmers are struggling to milk their cows and have had to rely on generators. Last week's devastating storm collided with peak milking season, adding another layer of complexity and frustration. More than 4000 customers in the districts are still without power. Fonterra has been helping co-ordinate efforts, and Group Director of Farm Source Anne Douglas spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:04:03

Principals and teachers 'disgusted' at government's...

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2025/10/29

"Disgusted, absolutely ridiculous and past being disappointed". Those are just some of the reaction from Principals and teachers to the government's proposed primary school curriculum. The overnight publication of draft curriculums for six learning areas and recent changes to the already-published maths and English curriculums have prompted a virtual revolt by the Principals Federation. It says it does not trust the Education Ministry or Education Minister, Erica Stanford. Education

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00:09:12

Line companies call for law change to prevent trees...

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2025/10/29

Trees are one of the root causes of power outages, it is costing customers big time and the line companies want urgent law changes to deal with the problem. About 95 percent of the outages in Southland and Otago during last week's storm were caused by trees taking out lines. In 2024 alone, lines companies spent $67 million on tree management, a cost passed on to customers. The government is planning law changes, but the lines companies dont think it's going far enough, fast enough. Electricity

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00:06:54

Queen hornet found for first time in New Zealand

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2025/10/29

Hornets are causing a biosecurity buzz in Auckland. A queen yellow legged hornet was found in the early stages of building a nest in Glenfield on the North Shore on October 17, while two males were spotted earlier in the year in Grafton and Albany. It is the first time a Queen has been found in Aotearoa. Biosecurity Neew Zealand northern commissioner Mike Inglis spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:03:01

Experts warn measles outbreak likely to grow

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2025/10/29

Health experts are warning that the measles outbreak will likely grow due to low vaccination rates and new cases that aren't linked to overseas travel. There are currently 11 known measles cases throughout the country, and the number of close contacts is about 2000.The historically low immunisation rates among children mean we are especially vulnerable to a large outbreak - and one expert says if we don't act fast then we could be hurtling towards a national epidemic. Alexa Cook reports.

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00:03:19

Residents meet with officials to discuss weather damage

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2025/10/29

Battered by last week's gales and weary from six days without power, rural Clutha residents have finally had the chance to sit down with officials - and with each other. At community events in some of the worst hit areas, authorities have been pleading with residents to be patient and cautious. Katie Todd went along to one of the meetings in Lawrence, and filed this report.

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00:03:59

Sky secures rights to summer and winter Olympics...

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2025/10/29

Sky has beaten out TVNZ to secure the broadcast rights for the summer and winter Olympics through to 2032. The announcement comes after Sky lost out to TVNZ earlier this year to secure rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, signalling renewed competition for domestic broadcast rights for major sporting events. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:08:30

Police doubling down on recruitment drive as deadline...

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2025/10/29

The police are doubling down on their recruitment drive as the deadline for bolstering the front line looks set to come and go. The government pledged to have 500 more front line officers in two years, which is by next month. The force is up against an aggressive recruitment drive by Australian police looking to coax officers across the ditch, but has just launched its own campaign. Acty Deputy Commissioner Tusha Penny spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:07:45

Weather and power cuts take down cell towers

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2025/10/29

In the face of more frequent and extreme weather events, and our heavy reliance on mobile phones, is the network robust enough? Last week's storm wiped out cell phone comms for great chunks of Southland and the Power is still out to thousands of homes there. 130 cells towers were knocked off line after the power went down in the strong winds, and with limited battery back ups there was a scramble for generators. Telecommunications Forum CEO Paul Brislen spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:18

Paedophiles using the dark web access to childcare...

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2025/10/28

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about an investigation that has found paedophiles are using the dark web to learn how to gain access to childcare centres and abuse children while avoiding detection. If you are affected by any of the issues in this story you can free call or text 1737 any time to speak to a trained counsellor, for any reason. You can also call Youthline: 0800 376 633,free text 234, or email talk@youthline.co.nz

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00:01:47

Silver Ferns in with chance of retaining...

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2025/10/28

If the Silver Ferns beat Australia in the last game of netball's Constellation Cup tomorrow night - they'll be headed for over-time to decide the series winner. The Diamonds are ahead 2-1 but the Silver Ferns are still in with chance of retaining the trophy in Christchurch. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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