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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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00:06:49

Amazon cloud computing platform causes global...

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2025/10/21

US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Amazon's cloud computing platform causing a global internet outage, as well as part of the White House being demolished to accommodate a new ballroom.

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00:06:55

School spending hundreds of thousands on counsellors...

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2025/10/21

A school north of Auckland says it is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a year on counsellors for students to help repair damage done by social media. Whangaparaoa College is funded for one and a half counsellors but is now paying for the equivilant of almost five. Whangaparaoa College principal Steve McCracken spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:04:27

French authorities hunting for Louvre thieves

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2025/10/20

UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about a robbery on the Lourve in which thieves stole France's crown jewels, as French authorities continue to hunt down those responsible.

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00:03:57

Williamson set to return to Black Caps after seven...

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2025/10/20

Kane Williamson is set to play his first match for the Black Caps in more than seven months when he joins the one-day squad for the series against England. The last time the 35-year-old played for his country was in the ODI Champions Trophy final loss to India in Dubai in March. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:07:21

Inflation reaches highest level in a year

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2025/10/20

Inflation has crept up to 3% according to Stats NZ figures, the highest in over a year, and nudging the upper limit of the reserve banks target band. The rise from 2.7% is largely due to domestic prices creeping up, including food and energy. Infometrics Chief Executive and Principal Economist, Brad Olsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:04:39

Oppostion take swipes at Labour policy announcement

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2025/10/20

The Labour party has launched its first new policy this term - and it hasn't taken long for its opponents to start taking swipes at it. Today opposition leader Chris Hipkins announced a future fund which would invest in New Zealand infrastructure and businesses only. It is being welcomed by Infrastructure NZ and supporters of small-business but the government and its coalition partners have been quick to pile in - with the NZ First leader calling it a cheap knock off of its own policy and a

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00:09:29

Young Taranaki job hunters struggling to find work

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2025/10/20

Two young Taranaki job hunters have been out of work for months and relying on the benefit despite both having completed the Stratford Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs programme, as well as actively looking for jobs. Taranaki is top of the table when it comes to 15-24 year olds not in employment education or training. Ash Tolland and Isaac Murray spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:04:29

Labour Party releases first policy announcement

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2025/10/20

The Labour Party wants to set up a 'Future Fund' to invest in New Zealand infrastructure and businesses. It is the party's first policy announcement since it's bruising defeat at the last election. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:04:28

Aucklanders clash over proposed fortnightly rubbish...

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2025/10/20

It's an idea that some Aucklanders want to see binned before it's even begun, while others say moving from weekly to fornightly rubbish collection is a no brainer. Submissions opened last week on a proposal halve the number of collections in the suburbs of Panmure, Te Atatu Peninsula and Clendon Park, with the pilot scheme to be expanded should it prove successful. Aucklanders create enough rubbish to fill Eden Park pretty much every week and the council hopes it will encourage people to

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00:02:32

Sports academy announced as latest charter school

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2025/10/20

It won't be just books, pens and paper in the backpacks of students at an Upper Hutt school opening next year. Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced a sports school, the New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa will join the list of charter schools the government is backing. Nick James reports.

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00:06:08

Nottingham Forest manager sacked after 39 days

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2025/10/20

Nottingham forest manager Ange Postecoglou has been sacked after only 39 days in charge of the English Premier League side, making it the second shortest tenure ever. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:20

Researchers developing AI tool to assist embyro...

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2025/10/20

Auckland University researchers are developing an AI tool that can help analyse and select the most viable embryos for IVF. At the moment the process of selecting a fertilised egg for transfer to recipient relies heavily on a visual assessment of embryo videos and can be subjective and prone to variability. It is hoped the use of artificial intelligence will make selection a precision process. Nicholas Knowlton is a senior research fellow at the University of Auckland and spoke to Lisa

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00:05:24

Israel launches deady strikes on Gaza, cuts off all aid

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2025/10/20

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Israel launching a series of deadling air strikes on Gaza, as well as cutting of all aid into the strip. Israel said the strikes were in response to a Hamas attack on two Israeli soldiers. Regional leaders are now scrambling to try and de-escalate the situation and get the ceasefire back on track.

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00:07:16

Christchurch school offering financial incentives for...

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2025/10/20

A Christchurch school is offering financial incentives to families whose kids meet attendance targets. The government has set a target of 80% of students being in class 90% of the time by 2030. Te Kōmanawa Rowley Primary School has set a slightly lower target than the government in a bid to boost attendance. Students who turn up for 80% of the time in term four will get a new uniform for next year and free stationary. Principal, Graeme Norman spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:04

Most Australians keen to stick with US alliance,...

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2025/10/16

Most Australians want to stick with the US alliance, despite dwindling public opinion towards the Trump administration and its effects on democracy.

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00:05:26

Evening sports updtate

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2025/10/16

Evening sports updtate with Felicity Reid.

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00:06:52

Hello Fresh fined for misleading customers

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2025/10/16

Hello Fresh has been fined for a hard sell campaign that turned misleading for customers.

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00:08:59

Hutt Hospital ED doctor on planned strike action

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2025/10/16

Dr Tanya Wilton is an ED doctor at Hutt Hospital. She tells Lisa Owen it was shocking to hear the Health Minister accuse senior doctors of being unethical over strike action.

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00:04:19

Health Minister scolds senior doctors over strike plans

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2025/10/16

Health Minister Simeon Brown has scolded senior doctors in a take-no-prisoners address to their annual conference in Wellington today. In his speech, he accused them of crossing an "ethical line" for choosing strike action, and said they were putting politics before patients. But his words were met with groans, laughter and cries of disbelief from the couple of hundred specialists packing the room - some of whom will be walking off the job again next week over deadlocked contract negotiations

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00:02:47

Auckland Museum opens most galleries after asbestos find

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2025/10/16

Five months after the discovery of asbestos closed Auckland Museum, its finally reopened the doors to the majority its main attractions - including the cherished volcano house. Remediation work to get rid of the asbestos could exceed $10 million, while a 10 percent decline in visitor numbers left the museum with no choice but to disestablish 31 roles. But as Louise Ternouth reports, it's hoped today's re-opening will help bring the museum back to life.

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