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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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00:07:24

Remaining Israeli hostages due to be released

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2025/10/13

Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about the fast approaching release of the remaining Israeli hostages. It is part of the first phase of what is a fragile peace deal between Israel and Hamas - that will also see nearly 2000 Palestinians prisoners and detainees freed. US President Donald Trump is making his way to Israel for the release, before heading to Egypt for a summit to try and finalise an end to the war in Gaza.

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00:06:55

IRD cracking down on people owing small amounts

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2025/10/13

Ignoring your tax debt wont make it go away - that message from IRD as it cracks down on people owing relatively small amounts. The department is phoning people who owe more than $1000 and have had the debt for more than 6 months. IRD Customer Segment leader Tony Morris spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:03:36

Cultural barriers limiting Asian communities access...

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2025/10/09

The people behind a new mental health initiative directed at Wellington's Asian community say language and cultural barriers are limiting the community's access to mental health services. They say stigma, a lack of cultural awareness and the fear of an invasion of privacy is causing many Asian people to wait until they reach crisis point before they ask for help. Bill Hickman reports.

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00:05:28

Evening business for 9 October 2025

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2025/10/09

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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00:04:06

All Whites aim for win in third clash with Poland

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2025/10/09

The All Whites will play their first of two highly-ranked European sides this year when they take on Poland in Chorzów tomorrow morning. It'll be the third time New Zealand has clashed with Poland at senior international level and the All Whites have yet to get a win. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:05:06

Te Pāti Māori acknowledges need to sort out internal...

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2025/10/09

Te Pāti Māori has laid out its vision for the future, as part of what is supposed to be their "reset day". In the last hour, its leaders acknowledged they need to sort out some internal issues in order to ensure the current coalition is a one term government. It comes as the party's newest MP Oriini Kaipara gave her maiden speech in the House today, before the house was suspended by the Speaker following the waiata tautoko after the speech, because a wharekura student broke into a haka

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00:04:52

Is heading to the regions really the answer for young...

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2025/10/09

For the nearly 13% of young people not currently in work or study, the Prime Minister reckons he's got an answer: head to the regions. The government wants to stop people becoming "trapped" on the jobseeker benefit, so from November next year they are introducing a parental assistance test; meaning 18 and 19 year olds who's parents earn more than $65,000 a year will no longer be able to claim the benefit. Luxon says primary industries like horticulture are crying out for young people to come

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00:08:32

Cancer surival rates falling behind other countries

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2025/10/09

Cancer survival rates in New Zealand are falling behind other similar countries. Too many people are being diagonosed with late stage cancer in Emergency Departments or through accute hospital admissions according the Cancer Control Agency. It says that's a symptom of poor access to primary care. Cancer Control Agency chief executive Rami Rahal spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:07:10

Gloriavale school could have registration removed

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2025/10/09

A private school in the secretive Gloriavale christian sect could have it's registration yanked because of serious concerns about whether it is providing a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. The Secretary of Education has written to the school, giving it five weeks to respond. Lawyer representing Gloriavale leavers, Brian Henry spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:03:35

Queenstown restricts free-for-all freedom camping

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2025/10/09

Queenstown Lakes District councillors have hit the brakes on free-for-all freedom camping by agreeing to restrict it to 141 car parks across the region. Councillors this afternoon voted for a new freedom camping bylaw, more than a year after the last one was quashed in the High Court. Katie Todd reports.

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00:03:33

Canterbury students forced out of halls as demand soars

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2025/10/09

First-year University of Canterbury students are being forced to hunt for flats or live at home as capacity in the halls of residences is stretched to the limit. More than 4000 students have applied for spots across eight halls for next year, when there are only 2700 places available. Christchurch has become a popular city of choice for students, with enrolments booming to around 25,000 an all-time high for a third year running. Anna Sargent reports.

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00:04:52

Silver Ferns attempt to put off court dramas to one side

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2025/10/09

The Silver Ferns are trying to put off court dramas to one side as they prepare for what will be their toughest test series this year. Over the weekend Netball New Zealand announced that coach Dame Noeline Taurua was being suspended for the rest of 2025, less than two weeks before a series against Australia. Sports Reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:05:41

Forbes review finds police should have alerted...

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2025/10/09

The review prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has found that the police should have alerted the government earlier under the "no surprises" convention. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ordered the "deep dive" in June after Forbes quit his office due to revelations he had covertly recorded audio of Wellington sex workers. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:05:30

Former FBI director pleads not guilty to making false...

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2025/10/09

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Former FBI director James Comey who has pleaded not guilty to charges bought against him by the Justice Department.

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00:06:22

OCR cut leaves mortgage holders better off while...

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2025/10/09

Reaction to the Reserve Bank's 50 basis point cut to the OCR has been mixed, dependent on people's age and stage. Assuming the reduction is passed on in full, minimum repayments for a family with a 25-year, $500,000 mortgage will be more than $400 less a fortnight than they were in the middle of last year. But for people who are on a fixed income and relying on savings, like retirees, it's an effective pay cut. Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:03:37

Fisheries minister wants fish farming to rival beef...

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2025/10/08

The minister in charge of fisheries says more ocean space is needed for the farming of kai moana, so that aquaculture can one day rival New Zealand's beef sector. Shane Jones opened the industry's annual conference in Nelson today, speaking again of the need to create a new global-scale protein-based industry. Samantha Gee reports.

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00:04:10

UK opposition leader forced to defend attendance at...

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2025/10/08

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about UK opposition leader Kemi Badenoch being forced to defend attendance at her party's conference, as well as Nigel Farage who has been in court regarding a death threat.

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00:03:14

Evening business for 8 October 2025

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2025/10/08

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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00:05:28

Stern warning for rugby players switching to R360

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2025/10/08

A stern warning has been sent to rugby and league players considering a switch to R360. The rebel league is reportedly set to launch in October next year and claims to have agreements in place with 200 top players from around the world. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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00:06:20

Why aren't we adapting quicker to climate change?

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2025/10/08

The temperature is rising, so are sea levels, and the weather is getting more extreme. So if that iis what the science is showing us, why aren't we adapting more quickly to the risks? That is the question Earth Sciences New Zealand is looking to answer through a new $12 million research programme. Principal Scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand, Nick Cradock-Henry spoke to Lisa Owen.

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