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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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Tuesday, 3 March 2026
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Strikes continue across the Middle East as Iran conflict heads into fourth day
3 Mar 2026The US conflict with Iran is approaching its fourth day, with continued strikes in the Middle East. The Iranian death toll has reportedly topped 550. Dozens more have been killed in Lebanon, with… Read more Audio
Monday, 2 March 2026
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UK Defence Secretary speaks on Iran air strikes for first time
2 Mar 2026United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK's response to the Iran strikes, as Defence Secretary John Healey spoke for the first time since the air strikes began. Audio
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Evening business for 2 March 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Black Caps secure place as one of top four T20 teams
2 Mar 2026The Black Caps have secured their place as one of the top four teams in the world in T20 cricket, but they are still chasing the elusive silverware. A semi-final win against one of the form teams of… Read more Audio
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Dairies and vape shops should not be selling nangs - Retail NZ
2 Mar 2026Corner dairies and convenience stores should not be selling nangs or nitrous oxide at all according to Retail NZ. It is illegal to sell the gas for huffing, but a Checkpoint investigation found corner… Read more Audio
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PM says he can't comment on whether Iran strikes were lawful
2 Mar 2026The Prime Minister says he cannot make an assessment on whether the United States and Israel's attack on Iran was lawful, as New Zealand isn't party to all the information. The government has called… Read more Audio
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Could conflict in Iran affect New Zealand's economy?
Could the fall out from conflict in the Middle East flatten New Zealand's economy? Strikes on Iran by the US and Israel have closed airspace and disrupted flights, as Iran retaliates. The Hormuz… Read more Audio
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Thousands of flights disrupted as military strikes continue in Middle East
Thousands of flights have been disrupted as military strikes continue in the Middle East. Flights in and out of airports in Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha and other international hubs in the region have been… Read more Audio
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Coronial inquiry into death of 10-month-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering begins
A paediatrician who assessed 10-month-year-old Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering, who died in 2020, says his injuries were so severe, it was like he'd been swung into a hard surface like a cricket bat… Read more Audio
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Rural community wants something done about dog attacks on sheep
A rural Auckland community is wanting to see something done about dog attacks on their sheep, raising concerns a person could be next. Residents in Paremoremo are sounding alarm bells saying the risk… Read more Audio
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Thrilling weekend of Super Rugby
2 Mar 2026After another thrilling weekend of Super Rugby, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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By what age should children be financially independent?
2 Mar 2026At what age should your children be financially independent? 40 percent of kiwi parents surveyed by YouGov believe they should be by 20 to 25 years old. 33 percent went even younger, saying offspring… Read more Audio
Checkpoint
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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