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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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    Political turmoil continues in Australia

    Australian correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about political turmoil continuing in Australia with the country's opposition leader Sussan Ley facing a leadership challenge after less than a year in the job.

    7 min

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    Evening business for 12 February 2026

    News from the business sector, including a market report.

    5 min

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    Kiwi Cam Melville Ives qualifies for snowboard halfpipe final

    Today started at the snowboard halfpipe and will end on the ski slope for New Zealand athletes at the Winter Olympics. This morning Cam Melville Ives qualified for the halfpipe final and now, like us, he'll watch on for a couple days as other Kiwis try to get themselves into medal positions. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

    4 min

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    Mt Maunganui businesses facing quiet conditions

    Some Mount Maunganui businesses are facing the equivalent of winter trading conditions in the middle of summer after the deadly landslip and the closure of the campground and hot pools, according to one restaurant owner. He is now appealing to the government and council for financial help. Some businesses closed due to the slip have only just re-opened this week. Owner of Rustica Italian Food pizzeria, Michele Delaini spoke to Lisa Owen.

    7 min

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    Peters promises to campaign on a referendum on Maori seats

    Winston Peters has revived an old policy, promising to campaign on a referendum on the Maori seats. The opposition is calling it cynical race-baiting. Russell Palmer reports.

    2 min

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    Nangs easily accessible despite calls for restrictions

    A Checkpoint investigation has revealed how easy it is to get potentially dangerous nitrous oxide or nangs in large quantities with virtually no questions asked. That's despite it being illegal to supply, possess or use the gas recreationally. Nitrous oxide, known as nangs or cream whippers, has legitimate medical and catering uses, but can have serious side effects when huffed. A growing number doctors and community leaders calling for restrictions on the gas. Checkpoint reporter Teuila Fuatai has been looking into this and spoke to Lisa Owen.

    7 min

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    Bay of Plenty man walking with club in case of roaming dog attacks

    A Bay of Plenty man has begun walking with a club in case he has to fend off roaming dogs. There are growing calls for an overhaul of the 30 year old dog control act in the face of increasing attacks. Tommy Wilson, who lives in Te Puna in the Bay of Plenty, spoke to Lisa Owen.

    7 min

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    NZ First MP says judge must have known she was yelling at Deputy PM

    New Zealand First MP Casey Costello has told a Judicial Conduct Panel that the judge accused of disrupting a political party event must have known she was yelling at the then-Deputy Prime Minister. District Court Judge Ema Aitken is accused of yelling at Winston Peters during an event at Auckland's exclusive Northern Club, calling him a liar describing his comments disgusting. Today, the panel for the first time heard from the judge herself. Finn Blackwell reports.

    3 min
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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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    RNZ
  • Años de actividad
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodios
    1.1 k
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