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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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British comedian and author David Walliams facing serious allegations about his conduct towards teenage fans and female colleagues, meanwhile police are assessing new information following the conviction and sentencing of Russell Brand.
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News from the business sector, including a market report.
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All Whites captain Chris Wood says there's been no player input requested as the search for a new coach continues. New Zealand Football didn't renew Darren Bazeley's contract and he's set to finish up the role after four years in charge. Moving forward the long-time skipper has a few criteria he'd like the new coach to meet. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
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5 min
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British comedian and author David Walliams facing serious allegations about his conduct towards teenage fans and female colleagues, meanwhile police are assessing new information following the conviction and sentencing of Russell Brand.
5 min
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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All Whites captain Chris Wood says there's been no player input requested as the search for a new coach continues. New Zealand Football didn't renew Darren Bazeley's contract and he's set to finish up the role after four years in charge. Moving forward the long-time skipper has a few criteria he'd like the new coach to meet. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Auckland is in the midst of an unusually large bee swarming season after a milder than usual winter. In October, a driver was forced to take a nap inside their car after hundreds of bees settled on the vehicle for about two hours while they were parked up. President of the Auckland Beekeepers Association, Ken Brown spoke to Lisa Owen.
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A health watchdog has found a litany of failures in an understaffed and overcrowded ED meant by the time doctors realised a woman was having a heart attack, she had gone home and later died. That was after waiting 11 hours for help she did not get. 47 year old Michelle Pillay had an extensive medical history, including type 1 diabetes. Michelle's partner Roison Connelly waited with her for those 11 hours, and spoke to Lisa Owen.
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People in Kaitāia got the news today they've been dreading - and half expecting - for months. One of the town's biggest employers, the Triboard Mill, is expected to close next year with the loss of almost 160 jobs. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has more.
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Today marks 108 years since the guns fell silent after four years of brutal conflict in the First World War. Across the world armed forces, veteran's groups and civilians marked the moment with two minutes of silence at 11am this morning. Bill Hickman has more.
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Right now we have a caretaker government in place, and the country is expected to remain in limbo at least until the end of the month, but it could be much longer. Some Ministers are about to lose their warrants, effectively their licence to do the job, because they haven't been re-elected. So what power does a caretaker government actually have? Public Law Advisor at Simpson Grierson, Sally McKechnie spoke to Lisa Owen.
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The aftershocks of the infamous Sandpaper-gate scandal continue to reverberate through Australian cricket, eight years on. Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has reignited the controversy with a fresh account in his new book, claiming the whole team had knowledge of the ball-tampering plot. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Police are investigating after a fire at a Hamilton park destroyed thousands of dollars of football gear for junior players. Witnesses say people were aiming firecrackers at each other at Discovery park shortly before the blaze was reported. The Northern United Sports club stores its gear in the building the went up in flames. Mark Oliphant from the sports club, spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it has lifted a self-imposed 2000km limit on the range of its ballistic missiles.
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A regional airline says it's a painful wait for a decision on the future of Kāpiti Airport. Owners PropCo have entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement that requires the airport near Paraparaumu beach to close. It's home to the Kapiti Aero Club, which has been given notice its lease will end on November 30. Sounds Air flies from Kapiti Airport, CEO Andrew Crawford spoke to Lisa Owen.
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After 13 years closed and hundreds of millions of dollars in budget blowout, Wellington's town hall redevelopment has entered its final phase. The town hall will re-open in the central city in February next year, after shutting in 2013 for significant earthquake.
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Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about concerns for an Australian security guard who has gone missing after joining the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
4 min
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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The Black Caps are fighting for survival in the One day series against India. The third match was underway in Hamilton after a rain delay. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
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A group of Christchurch residents are crowd sourcing funds for a surveillance camera to discourage noisy street hoons. Lyttleton's had problems with loud cars and motorbikes using some roads like racing tracks, with the hills amplifying the noise. The group, Quieter and Safer Roads, has raised $4000 for a high-tech camera to clock speeds and noise levels. They hope the data will convince authorities to come up with a long-term solution. Lyttelton Harbour resident Dave Dunlay spoke to Lisa Owen.
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The CEO of RNZ who is staying on until his contract ends, says he's taken responsibility, despite the broadcaster running up an almost $12 million deficit on his watch. A litany of budget blowouts and accounting errors are being blamed. CEO Paul Thompson and the board Chair, Brent Impey say they were oblivious to any money problems until last month. The CFO departed abruptly in October. Deputy Political Editor, Craig McCulloch talked through the latest with Lisa Owen.
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MPs new, returning, and departing have converged on Wellington for their caucus meetings - for some of them their first, and for others their last. It's been a busy day, National bade farewell to some of its heavy hitters, and a returning Labour MP almost immediately put his foot in it. Christopher Luxon revealed he has sat down with Qiulae Wong. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports.
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Rain and drizzle made for a damp and grey day at Christchurch's Addington Raceway, but punters provided the colour, turning out in some snappy outfits for the New Zealand Trotting Cup. There were 13 races, but fashion in the field also provided great entertainment, as did the festival atmosphere. Rachel Graham reports.
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Jackets on, shovels out as ground breaks on a $506 million wind farm in the hills west of Dunedin. The Puke Kapo Hau wind farm received fast track approval in July and marks the second stage of the Mahinerangi farm project. Together they're set to become the country's biggest wind farm, generating enough power for the equivalent of about 92,000 homes. Tess Brunton reports.
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There's concern that children are allegedly being used to sell black market cigarettes. A months long RNZ investigation has found that illicit tobacco is being sold over the counter without mandated health warnings and for a fraction of the cost of retail brands. Customs acting investigations manager, Nigel Barnes spoke to Lisa Owen.
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The struggling New Zealand Breakers have suffered another blow with influential import Parker Jackson-Cartwright ruled out for the rest of the Australian NBL season. Overnight the club got confirmation that the American point guard has a stress fracture in his tibia that requires immediate rest and rehabilitation. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
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TV regular and comedian Dai Henwood has died at the age of 48 after living with colon cancer for six years. His management company announced the sad news on social media. Dai's manager, Richard Carrington from Notorious Management spoke to Lisa Owen.
6 min
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the spy scandal involving the CEO of the world's second largest company, which is now being investigated by the FBI, according to the US president.
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Some Canterbury University staff are holding back student grades and exam results over deadlocked pay talks. Members of the Tertiary Education Union started a partial strike today. It says the staff are being offered "crumbs" and asked to do more work for pay that's going backwards in real terms. Canterbury University law professor, and member of the tertiary education bargaining team, Annick Masselot spoke to Lisa Owen.
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There's one name that pet owners adore. It's been the top name for New Zealand pets for the past eight years. Sammy Carter reports.
5 min
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the head of the UK military warning the country is not doing enough to prepare for the growing threat from Russia, as well as the UK's planned social media ban for under-16s could soon extend beyond the likes of Instagram, TikTok and Snapchata threats.
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News from the business sector, including a market report.
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The Rugby League World Cup dream is over for Samoa and Tonga. Both were eliminated from the tournament over the weekend, setting up a Kiwis vs Kangaroos final, but some feel the deck was stacked against the Pasifika sides. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Students at a Manawatū secondary school are scrambling to arrange their final classes and exams after the boarding hostel's operating licence was suspended. The sudden suspension at Hato Pāora College, near Feilding, took effect at 5 o'clock on Friday evening. Boarders at the state-integrated Māori boys' school were sent home that day. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Scientists have been captivated by a relationship between a male donkey and a bull in Ethiopia. Interspecies relationships in the animal kingdom aren't especially unusual, but a same sex liaison between a donkey and bull is, given they also had partners in their own species. Animal behaviour and welfare expert, Gosia Zobel spoke to Lisa Owen.
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A person has been arrested in relation to the investigation into the death of Baby Ru, RNZ can reveal. Last month marked three years since Bay Ru was killed. Three people were inside the Poole St, Taitā home on 22 October 2023 when Baby Ru suffered blunt force trauma so severe it fractured his skull. RNZ Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Lisa Owen.
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RNZ has revealed a near $12 million budget blowout after a litany of financial blunders, setting the stage for sweeping job cuts. In its just published annual report, the public broadcaster set out plans to axe the equivalent of 58 full-time jobs by the end of March 2027. Media commentator and co-founder of the Newsroom website, Mark Jennings spoke to Lisa Owen.
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After repeatedly insisting he had ruled out working with Opportunity, National leader Christopher Luxon has said he will call Qiulae Wong 'shortly'. The Opportunity Party has made its way to Parliament after an historic victory on Saturday. It comes as National bids farewell to some of its most Senior MPs. With the final result of the election still yet to be confirmed, no party has met for formal coalition talks. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira has more.
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Three people have died after a car crash in south Auckland last night. The car, which RNZ understands was traveling over 150kmh, lost control and collided with a concrete wall at BurgerFuel Takanini. Felix Walton reports.
10 min
Newly elected members of parliament have started making their way to the office. Election night results as they stand puts 35 new MPs into the house. Seven of those come from Opportunity, who all stepped into parliament for the first time today. New MP's Opportunity's Jessica Hammond, and Labour's Dominik Yanzick spoke to Lisa Owen.
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The All Blacks held on to a more than century-old unbeaten streak over the weekend. The side beat Scotland 43-21 in Edinburgh - recording another win in the Nationals Rugby Championship. Despite a challenging week mired in grief for the All Blacks, the Scots couldn't shake the 121 year old record. Sports reporter Patrick McKendry spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about a train collision in Egypt that has killed several people and injured more than a hundred others, as well as flooding in the Gaza Strip that has washed away tents housing thousands of displaced Palestinians.
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It's an expensive business running a country, and on the preliminary election results, an overhang would likely add up to 11 more MPs to Parliament. But what will that cost taxpayers? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.
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RNZ has dug itself into a $12 million financial hole. Redundancies and other cuts are part of the plan to dig it out. It's just released books show an $11.8 million deficit due to a litany of budget blowouts and other accounting errors. The CFO, Hilary Parker resigned and walked off the job in early October. Nearly 60 full-time jobs will be cut by March. Board chair, Brent Impey spoke to Lisa Owen.
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It's hoped a $300 million development could bring jobs back to Ruapehu after the devestating loss of the district's pulp mill two years ago. The proposal would see a data centre and wood pellet factory built at the old Winstone Pulp mill site in the central North Island. Anya Fielding has more.
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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about more disruption for air travel across Europe and the UK, as well as big news out of the UK regarding reality TV show Married at First Sight.
3 min
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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The All Blacks are set for a clash against the Scots in the early hours of Sunday morning. It kicks off Dave Rennie's final leg of his first season in charge. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
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The National Party big blue bus is on the final leg of its campaign journey, as election day looms. Political reporter Lauren Crimp and National Party leader Christopher Luxon were both onboard and spoke to Lisa Owen.
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An advocacy group fighting for everyone's right to freedom camp is warning it will challenge any blanket bans in court. Wanaka residents are calling for a ban on freedom camping at a popular spot on Beacon Point Road overlooking Lake Wanaka. Queenstown Lake District Council is currently reviewing bylaws controlling freedom camping, but the NZ Motor Caravan Association warns any outright ban could be unlawful. Spokesperson James Imlach spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Opportunity is knocking on the door to parliament, but the last poll of the election campaign suggests it will be a line call. The Fresh Water strategy poll has Opportunity on just 5.1%. Opportunity party leader, Qiulae Wong spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Disillusionment and distrust of politicians is rife in the Southland coal towns of Ohai and Nightcaps. Most of the miners are now long gone and the character of the area is rapidly changing for those left behind. In the final story of our Backroads to the Beehive series, South Island Correspondent Tim Brown takes a trip down State Highway 96.
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Drone and AI technology is helping regeneration efforts in the central North Island's Tongariro National Park after two fires tore through last year. The first, most damaging blaze closing the popular Tongariro Crossing track for over a week. A smaller blaze a month later caused further damage to the same area. Field correspondent Jimmy Ellingham took a look at the recovery.
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