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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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00:06:26

Australian mayor warning local leaders about capping...

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2025/11/14

"Be careful what you wish for" - a warning from an Australian mayor who has been talking to local body leaders about capping rates. Local Government Minister Simon Watts is working on a rates cap model with the policy details to be announced before Christmas. New South Wales has had a rates capping system in place for 40 years and councils have to apply to go above the cap. This year the Northern Beaches Council asked for a 40% rate rise, and ended up being allowed to charge ratepayers 25%

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00:03:31

Increase in need to escape abusive homes shocks...

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2025/11/14

A Rotorua women's refuge says it has been shocked at the increase in the number of those needing to escape abusive homes over the past 18 months. But the rise in those affected by family violence isn't just a Rotorua problem, with one Auckland provider telling RNZ the economic situation has compounded the problem there, too. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

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00:03:13

Cyclone Gabrielle Witness warns councils must do more...

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2025/11/14

A witness in the inquest into 13 deaths linked to Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay has warned the coroner that more people will be harmed unless local councils set trigger levels for rivers, so everyone knows when an evacuation is needed. The second phase of the coronial inquiry ends today in the Hastings District Court. For three weeks Coroner Erin Woolley has been looking at why hundreds of people's lives were put at risk during the 2023 weather event when they weren't evacuated in time

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00:04:52

Brand value of India women's cricket team shoots up...

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2025/11/14

The brand value of India's top women cricketers has gone through the roof - following their fairytale World Cup triumph on home soil. Top sports marketing experts are calling it a "watershed moment" for women's cricket. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:03:02

How long do you have to wait for Lotto winnings?

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2025/11/14

Lotto has hit a record $55 million this weekend - but how long might you have to wait for your money if you win? Turns out you might have to exercise a bit of patience before you dash out to buy yourself a new Ferrari or a round-the-world trip, with one woman told she had won too much to be paid straight away. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:05:56

Kids outsmarting tech blocks to play games at school

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2025/11/14

A warning to parents about young children out smarting locks and blocks that are supposed to stop them get onto certain website. In a newsletter to parents a Waikato school says its aware of some children using their own gmail accounts and VPN's to access the school wifi to play online games. Tamahere Model Country School says its also notice a rise in the children coming to school tired, and its because they've been up in the night online gaming. Principal Waveney Parker spoke to Lisa

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00:04:48

Indian authorities still investigating fatal car...

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2025/11/14

Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about Indian authorities continuing to investigate a car explosion that killed eight people in the capital Delhi, as well as so-called "tea bag drugs" washing up on a South Korean Island.

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00:02:35

Why gender matters when it comes to car insurance

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2025/11/13

If you've asked for a car insurance quote recently, you may have been asked your gender. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds finds out why.

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00:03:28

A&P show returns full strength after last year's cut...

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2025/11/13

A wet and windy day in the Garden City didn't put off crowds of punters turning out to the first day of Canterbury's agricultural and pastoral show. An annual fixture in Christchurch - and back with a more prestigious title - the Royal A and P show is expected to attract more than 100,000 people over three days. Organisers are promising a return to full strength after last year's show was scaled back because of financial troubles. Anna Sargent was there.

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00:05:29

Trump wades into controversial court case surrounding...

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2025/11/13

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owwen about Donald Trump wading into a controversial court case surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as Israel opening up another border crossing into Gaza for aid deliveries.

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00:06:22

Evening business for 13 November 2025

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2025/11/13

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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00:03:04

Otago fast bowler shines at Black Caps T20 series

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2025/11/13

The Black Caps' T20 series against the West Indies has concluded in Dunedin today and an Otago fast bowler was one of the stars. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:05:28

NZ's transparency ratings could take a hit after...

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2025/11/13

Scheming, a liar, and a cover up. That is some of the language used to describe the behaviour of a disgraced top cop Jevon McSkimming, and the way his colleagues handled allegations against him. An IPCA report has found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police after they failed to properly investigate alleged sexual offending by McSkimming. A transparency watchdog says that scathing IPCA report could see New Zealand's transparency ratings take a hit. Julie Haggie of Transparency

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00:12:12

Woman who survived violent kidnapping speaks out as...

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2025/11/13

"I've been trying so long to shine light on the fact that this person is dangerous". That from a woman who survived sustained abuse by a man who stalked and kidnapped her, almost 15 years ago. Today that same man, Nathan Boulter admitted murdering a Christchurch woman earlier this year. Nortessa Montgomerie, the woman he kidnapped, was distressed to hear Boulter had struck again. She spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:08:27

Do the scathing IPCA report recommendations go far...

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2025/11/13

A scathing IPCA report into the way police handled sexual assault allegations against one of their own recommends a raft of changes around the management of integrity and conduct issues in the force. But do the suggestions go far enough to restore and protect confidence and trust in the organisation that's supposed to protect us? Co-chair of Te Matakahi, the Defence Lawyers Association, Elizabeth Hall spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:03:33

Oyster farmers say it will take years to recover from...

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2025/11/13

They're purveyors of some of the world's most sought-after culinary delicacies, but Mahurangi's oyster farmers have been reduced to eating beans on toast most days, their hair going grey, their nerves shot. Last month the farmers were hit with a livelihood-ruining sewage overflow after a power surge at a new wastewater treatment plant in Warkworth. Yesterday, a $1 million compensation deal was struck, but the 10 farmers say $100,000 each is only a drop in the sewage-polluted ocean compared to

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00:03:44

$160 million revamp of the country's only vet school...

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2025/11/13

The final stage of a $160 million dollar revamp to New Zealand's only vet training school is complete. At Massey University's Palmerston North campus today new building Nga Huia officially opened its doors. It's home of state-of-the-art research labs and student facilities for the 750 aspiring vets undergoing their five-year degrees. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham took a look around.

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00:05:54

Robertson to name All Blacks side to face England

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2025/11/13

The All Blacks face a big test this weekend at Twickenham. Scott Robertson names his side tonight to face England, which is expected to have a few changes to the one that beat Scotland last weekend. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:04:20

Ousted Te Pāti Māori MPs hold discreet meeting with...

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2025/11/13

"Way below the line". That's how ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris has described how the political party has treated him and fellow MP Mariameno Kapa Kingi. The pair was expelled from the political party on Monday. But it's been revealed they've held a discreet meeting with their former colleague Oriini Kaipara and a representative for Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:15

Longest ever US government shut down coming to an end

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2025/11/13

US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the longest ever US government shut down coming to an end after 43 days, after the House of Representatives narrowly approved a bill that will provide the necessary funding to re-open government.

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