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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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00:04:28

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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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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