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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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Thursday, 5 February 2026
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PM heckled during Waitangi speech
5 Feb 2026A protestor's speech, a scuffle, and a few scathing comments. The coalition leaders were heckled at Waitangi today as they made their election-year pitches - but it wasn't smooth-sailing for the… Read more Audio
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Could a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors
Could the rural equivalent of tinder targetted at health professionals help attract doctors to remote areas and keep them there. The boss of one health organisation thinks so. Audio
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Wellington Water treatment plant 'catastrophic failure' - mayor
5 Feb 2026Wellington Water's chief executive said an inspection of the the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant today has revealed the damage is as bad as they feared. An equipment breakdown at the plant has… Read more Audio
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Social media driving trend of injectable peptides
Social media is driving a boom in the use of untested and potentially harmful drugs that claim to help achieve Hollywood good looks. Despite being unnaproved by Medsafe, these types of peptides are… Read more Audio
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Players weigh in on Super Rugby Pacific changes
5 Feb 2026Super Rugby Pacific is just over one week a way and fans have a few new law changes to look forward to. Officials say they are designed to make for a better viewing experience. RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke… Read more Audio
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Demand high for Wellington school stationery drive
5 Feb 2026A Wellington charity supplying school stationery to families who can't afford it may be forced to turn people away because demand is so high. Te Awakairangi School Stationery Drive, supplies children… Read more Audio
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Hundreds of federal agents removed from Minnesota
5 Feb 2026US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the removal of hundreds of federal agents from Minnesota. Audio
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Concerns Wellington waste water treatment plant spill will put species at risk
5 Feb 2026DOC's worried seventy million litres of raw sewage being pumped into the sea around the capital could contaminate a nearby marine reserve... and put several species at risk. The beaches are off limits… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
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British Police investigating former ambassador to the US
4 Feb 2026United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British Police launching a criminal investigation into the former UK ambassador to the US, as well as a new report that has found… Read more Audio
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Evening business for Wednesday 4th February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Black Foils' anxious wait for parts to fix busted boat over
4 Feb 2026The Black Foils' anxious wait for parts to arrive in New Zealand for the busted back of the SailGP boat is over. Over the last couple of days the newly manufactured parts have made it from the United… Read more Audio
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The Warehouse cutting over 250 head office jobs
4 Feb 2026The Warehouse has announced it is cutting more than 250 jobs in its head office in a bid to cut operating costs. The company is partnering with an IT firm to tap into technology efficiencies including… Read more Audio
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About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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