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Friday, 30 January 2026
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Police warn protestors against crossing Harbour Bridge
30 Jan 2026Police say any protestors attemping to cross Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow will be stopped, but they are warning motorists of potential delays. NZTA has declined an application by the Freedom and… Read more Audio
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Tai Rawhiti farms facing huge clean up and access problems
Some farms in Tai Rawhiti are facing huge clean up jobs and access problems following heavy rain and flooding last week. Mud and slips have cut off roads and communities higher up the coast near Hicks… Read more Audio
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Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston declined parole
The Parole Board has declined parole for convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston. The 50-year-old will remain behind bars until at least November 2027. Weatherston was an academic at Otago University… Read more Audio
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How do you invest in wine?
30 Jan 2026One of the things former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham's son, Brooklyn, made headlines for this week was sharing "the world's most expensive" wine with his wife, Nicola Peltz. It was reportedly an 1831… Read more Audio
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Should isolated communites be allowed to clean up after weather events?
30 Jan 2026Last week's severe weather has highlighted the differing ways some small communities approach the cleanup, with some saying locals need to be empowered to muck in themselves rather than waiting for… Read more Audio
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GPs warn ADHD changes may not be as effective as needed
30 Jan 2026GPs and nurse prescribers will be able to diagnose attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD in adults from next week, but they won't be funded for it. Those working in the sector are warning… Read more Audio
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Controversy and drama rife in Australian Open
30 Jan 2026Jellyfish, smashed rackets and illegal grunts - the Australian Open has delivered plenty of drama this year. The four top seeded men hit the court today to secure their spot in this weekend's final… Read more Audio
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Rodent sniffer dog called in after rat found on predator free island
30 Jan 2026A semi-retired specialist investigator has been called back to active duty after an intruder was discovered in a sanctuary off the coast of Rakiura, Stewart Island. Detector Gadget, a rodent sniffer… Read more Audio
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Trump set to reopen Venezuelan airspace
30 Jan 2026Americas correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about President Trump preparing to reopen the airspace over Venezuela for commercial travel, after it was closed for almost a month as a result… Read more Audio
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Coromandel businesses encouraging visitors despite weather damage
Coromandel businesses are encouraging people to visit this weekend, despite parts of the region being hammered by severe weather last week. The last part of State Highway 25 that was closed due to… Read more Audio
Thursday, 29 January 2026
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Australian police delay announcing terrorist investigation
29 Jan 2026Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about Police in Western Australia who have come under fire for taking two days to announce an investigation into a "potential terrorist attack" on… Read more Audio
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Annual waterfront cleanup brings trash and treasures
29 Jan 2026More than a hundred people mucked in today to clean up the capital's waterfront. Wellington Museum's Great Big Waterfront Clean-Up happens annually, and it's now in its eighth year. Krystal Gibbens… 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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