no RNZ podcasts@rnz.co.nz https://www.rnz.co.nz/acast/checkpoint.rss episodic false https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm. https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--H5gYrrnw--/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_300,q_auto,w_300/v1769638651/4JU1RF0_checkpoint_external_cover_v2_png?_a=BACCd2AD https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint RNZ en (C) Radio New Zealand 2026 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +1300 Growing measles outbreak hits London 00:04:57 world politics 2c02960f-be40-472a-b310-2582f53c0646 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023259/growing-measles-outbreak-hits-london Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for Monday 16 February 00:03:44 business d2c1ce79-d5f1-4918-89de-1245cc879549 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023258/evening-business-for-monday-16-february Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:29:00 +1300 Canadian Winter Olympic curling team face cheating allegations 00:05:42 sport 2721519f-928c-42a9-abd1-997206c80efc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023257/canadian-winter-olympic-curling-team-face-cheating-allegations Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:21:00 +1300 Man suffering nerve damage over a year after hospitalisation for nangs use 00:07:25 a411fab2-f6d5-4d1d-851a-7a1a98c61e9b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023256/man-suffering-nerve-damage-over-a-year-after-hospitalisation-for-nangs-use Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:12:00 +1300 FENZ receives hundreds of call outs as severe weather hits 00:04:12 weather ca54c897-b210-4b34-ab8d-fdb956d6f933 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023260/fenz-receives-hundreds-of-call-outs-as-severe-weather-hits Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +1300 Thousands without power across lower North Island 00:03:56 weather 867719a4-493d-449a-91bc-7da0f6c04a41 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023255/thousands-without-power-across-lower-north-island Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:46:00 +1300 Thousands without power as weather lashes lower North Island 00:09:31 weather 874aa77c-6271-4c25-929b-b44f8175f81f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023249/thousands-without-power-as-weather-lashes-lower-north-island Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:37:00 +1300 Boil water notice lifted after affecting thousands in Christchurch 00:04:36 29f551da-0742-4f21-9c20-eacc54dbba1a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023248/boil-water-notice-lifted-after-affecting-thousands-in-christchurch Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:33:00 +1300 Eden Park to host 2027 State of Origin match 00:04:02 sport 2508c712-d971-4a97-8e83-925957b0b79b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023247/eden-park-to-host-2027-state-of-origin-match Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +1300 Plastic surgeon treating multiple dog attack victims weekly 00:07:24 650e9585-02f9-4214-b7a9-691f51e07f93 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023245/plastic-surgeon-treating-multiple-dog-attack-victims-weekly Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:13:00 +1300 Strikes in Gaza threaten ceasefire deal 00:06:50 world politics 571afc5e-b2da-4415-a8ac-9d1c9c98223d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023244/strikes-in-gaza-threaten-ceasefire-deal Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +1300 Weather chaos hits lower North Island as Hutt Valley floods 00:06:44 weather c0965c92-ac17-47fb-a05a-a0c59b339ad5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019023243/weather-chaos-hits-lower-north-island-as-hutt-valley-floods Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:47:00 +1300 Manchester United forced to respond after controversial comments 00:05:29 world,UK 9bd94b66-ba71-4fdf-bbbc-3c271c46d64c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022964/manchester-united-forced-to-respond-after-controversial-comments Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:41:00 +1300 SPCA in search of homes for cats housed in crumbling shelter 00:04:05 business,SPCA 79a25913-bec0-49c6-ad4e-318ba628bdba https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022965/spca-in-search-of-homes-for-cats-housed-in-crumbling-shelter Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:32:00 +1300 Evening business for 13 February 2026 00:04:29 business 3611a70c-d2c0-4e39-85e3-bbdc3e8480ae https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019022961/evening-business-for-13-february-2026 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +1300 Moana Pasifika won't let standards slip without Savea 00:03:28 sport,Moana Pasifika 05a5097e-1622-4cd5-af58-3d7ce0cb0331 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022959/moana-pasifika-won-t-let-standards-slip-without-savea Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +1300 Crown calls for Court of Appeal to dismiss terrorists appeal 00:04:31 crime,law,Christchurch mosque shooter d3535559-93d9-4f79-afda-1c4c1b9794ce https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022957/crown-calls-for-court-of-appeal-to-dismiss-terrorists-appeal Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:14:00 +1300 Christchurch councillor calling for ticket levy at city's new stadium 00:07:02 Christchurch stadium 44f60bb1-9172-4556-ba4e-ec05ad8941d7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022956/christchurch-councillor-calling-for-ticket-levy-at-city-s-new-stadium Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +1300 Tai Rāwhiti residents warned to stock up ahead of weather 00:05:56 weather,Tai Rāwhiti cfdc0f4c-bc45-4e2b-8146-76d6d1b5d0d0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022954/tai-rawhiti-residents-warned-to-stock-up-ahead-of-weather Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:56:00 +1300 Judge accused of yelling at Deputy PM 'one of the best' 00:02:35 law,Judge Ema Aitken 8ab6d4a6-3004-400e-a843-834dbb98c56c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022950/judge-accused-of-yelling-at-deputy-pm-one-of-the-best Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:47:00 +1300 Kiwi cancer patient forced to move to Australia for funded treatment 00:08:23 health,cancer treatment,daratumumab c38fd1b0-af50-4def-9951-6cbc7dea4397 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022951/kiwi-cancer-patient-forced-to-move-to-australia-for-funded-treatment Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:38:00 +1300 High profile cricketer used in betting ads targeting students 00:04:44 Betcha NZ,TAB 032317b5-0290-4d13-936a-593e924b8e04 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022946/high-profile-cricketer-used-in-betting-ads-targeting-students Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:31:00 +1300 Phoenix women's coach confident about bringing home the win 00:04:22 sport 0f5a799a-4331-440a-9752-7f2760511040 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022945/phoenix-women-s-coach-confident-about-bringing-home-the-win Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +1300 Sextortion complaints jump nearly 50 percent 00:06:58 crime,Sextortion 1a797363-82ed-48e1-bd4b-dfe3e93348d6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022944/sextortion-complaints-jump-nearly-50-percent Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:17:00 +1300 Businesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fire 00:04:35 tourism,Tongariro Crossing,Tongariro National Park 0950e2a5-bdc3-4b41-b360-3a1b527a864c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022942/businesses-face-hard-times-in-months-following-tongariro-fire Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:11:00 +1300 Donald Trump dumps climate change shaping scientific ruling 00:04:37 a755e49c-eac2-4397-9f0c-81ff41deadd0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022941/donald-trump-dumps-climate-change-shaping-scientific-ruling Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +1300 Weather warnings for districts bouncing back from damage 00:04:22 weather 576dd148-ee33-4e91-8c2e-d7cec2481c19 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022940/weather-warnings-for-districts-bouncing-back-from-damage Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +1300 Political turmoil continues in Australia 00:06:54 world politics,Australia 3d68b07e-b3ce-4ebb-9f4e-b57ca29656aa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022778/political-turmoil-continues-in-australia Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 12 February 2026 00:05:22 business,economy ffddedc0-5077-4e3a-8d72-59c15e24f929 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019022776/evening-business-for-12-february-2026 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:31:00 +1300 Kiwi Cam Melville Ives qualifies for snowboard halfpipe final 00:03:47 sport 327383a3-f676-4790-acb4-3e3a7870ace1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022775/kiwi-cam-melville-ives-qualifies-for-snowboard-halfpipe-final Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +1300 Mt Maunganui businesses facing quiet conditions 00:06:44 business,environment,weather 3002bcb4-75c8-4b74-bb10-f56593bae790 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022774/mt-maunganui-businesses-facing-quiet-conditions Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:16:00 +1300 Peters promises to campaign on a referendum on Maori seats 00:02:17 politics 1d4ef956-73ae-4b01-8819-6e8e6d933632 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022773/peters-promises-to-campaign-on-a-referendum-on-maori-seats Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:09:00 +1300 Nangs easily accessible despite calls for restrictions 00:07:29 health 54ecafa3-94c0-4c78-a727-aef53315afc7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022772/nangs-easily-accessible-despite-calls-for-restrictions Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:47:00 +1300 Bay of Plenty man walking with club in case of roaming dog attacks 00:06:46 life and society 9b3b60fb-c1b0-4110-bc18-c57ed3979ba0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022771/bay-of-plenty-man-walking-with-club-in-case-of-roaming-dog-attacks Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +1300 NZ First MP says judge must have known she was yelling at Deputy PM 00:02:52 politics 6c5392b1-5e7f-477e-88f7-eb86533509ae https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022770/nz-first-mp-says-judge-must-have-known-she-was-yelling-at-deputy-pm Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +1300 Warnings of shortage over immigration settings for bus drivers 00:03:50 immigration,politics,transport d53b0c76-f000-4f92-bddf-50db2ee95f01 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022766/warnings-of-shortage-over-immigration-settings-for-bus-drivers Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:32:00 +1300 Super Rugby Pacifics set to kick off in Dunedin 00:03:46 sport cbdb3527-9274-4409-b2d7-80c4edc0abc6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022765/super-rugby-pacifics-set-to-kick-off-in-dunedin Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +1300 Cost of living driving love for second-hand sales 00:05:17 business,life and society 162fe24c-2c50-458e-b945-dd10b1b529e8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022764/cost-of-living-driving-love-for-second-hand-sales Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:16:00 +1300 FAA reopens Texas airpace after ordering shut down 00:04:32 world politics,USA 08a07de4-918f-4b31-86fc-0b79bf76e2a5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022763/faa-reopens-texas-airpace-after-ordering-shut-down Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +1300 Two cases of nerve damage linked to nangs use in Hawkes Bay 00:06:40 health 70f7123a-2852-4cc6-86e1-cfc06e68af64 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022762/two-cases-of-nerve-damage-linked-to-nangs-use-in-hawkes-bay Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:48:00 +1300 Gore's iconic trout statue angling for an official name 00:05:27 d1f37ad8-403c-4afc-9925-0a7c2430189b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022623/gore-s-iconic-trout-statue-angling-for-an-official-name Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:43:00 +1300 13 year old arrested after school stabbing in UK 00:04:36 world 4aa581df-1348-4edb-a87b-44c3a1893011 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022622/13-year-old-arrested-after-school-stabbing-in-uk Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 11 February 2026 00:03:44 business,economy,markets 91c00440-8f4f-4aa2-b014-27cd32f35b04 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019022621/evening-business-for-11-february-2026 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:32:00 +1300 Hamilton to host Māori vs Indigenous All Stars rugby 00:03:22 sport d60c559d-84e3-49a6-8250-82d58511189e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022620/hamilton-to-host-maori-vs-indigenous-all-stars-rugby Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:28:00 +1300 Salvation Army report warns that families are starving 00:03:48 57986a34-bd2c-4c3d-b938-34e30f53d46e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022619/salvation-army-report-warns-that-families-are-starving Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +1300 Court of Appeal hears from two further lawyers of Christchurch terrorist 00:04:17 crime 5f3afbcd-4aff-405e-b825-5fd1ab6dd8ca https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022618/court-of-appeal-hears-from-two-further-lawyers-of-christchurch-terrorist Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +1300 Government announces surprise review of Reserve Bank 00:04:36 politics 6ba53e65-2d5f-4176-b68b-a3edecde429a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022617/government-announces-surprise-review-of-reserve-bank Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +1300 Neurologist seeing increasing number of side effects from 00:07:23 health d1b22ab2-1878-40b5-9e92-7a6e926ea2b5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022616/neurologist-seeing-increasing-number-of-side-effects-from Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:50:00 +1300 Growing calls for overhaul of dog control laws 00:07:49 animals 049d03c6-819b-4168-bc24-fdca58491240 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022610/growing-calls-for-overhaul-of-dog-control-laws Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:46:00 +1300 Bay transformed to thriving marine ecosystem thanks to no-take rāhui 00:04:23 environment,te ao Maori 08b2c640-48a9-476f-a4ed-4019d238419a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022609/bay-transformed-to-thriving-marine-ecosystem-thanks-to-no-take-rahui Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +1300 Long-running Auckland bookshop saves itself from closure 00:04:33 books 8b541b71-8ef7-4044-963e-678a4a363e16 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022599/long-running-auckland-bookshop-saves-itself-from-closure Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:31:00 +1300 Kiwi freestyle skier claims bronze at Winter Olympics 00:04:35 sport a8efa9eb-32a1-4119-bebd-3b9a33a22c2f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022596/kiwi-freestyle-skier-claims-bronze-at-winter-olympics Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +1300 Concern about out of control behaviour at Dunedin 'Flo and O Weeks' 00:06:12 Otago 69d8dbcc-2794-4115-be2a-ef19b2b1935a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022598/concern-about-out-of-control-behaviour-at-dunedin-flo-and-o-weeks Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:12:00 +1300 Multiple people shot dead in Canada 00:05:22 world 9644b3c6-f83a-4ba7-be72-7700be3faf65 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022604/multiple-people-shot-dead-in-canada Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +1300 Power prices expected to increase by five percent 00:05:56 97edc3d2-231d-4026-b081-2f782b0f1efa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022588/power-prices-expected-to-increase-by-five-percent Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:43:00 +1300 Violent clashes at Australian protest over Israeli President's visit 00:08:02 world,Australia d9623db0-9034-4fa5-91dc-fd911aa8765a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022468/violent-clashes-at-australian-protest-over-israeli-president-s-visit Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +1300 Evening business for 10 February 2026 00:04:33 business 011032d4-8b9a-4560-b7a2-483b4be80c4e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019022467/evening-business-for-10-february-2026 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:29:00 +1300 Olympic medals falling apart shortly after being won 00:05:11 sport b07fb916-9110-453e-969e-925bd4a7a3fc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022465/olympic-medals-falling-apart-shortly-after-being-won Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +1300 Christchurch terrorist's lawyers outline different version of events 00:05:24 Christchurch mosque shooting,Christchurch terrorist 6295b128-8a3e-4e58-bfc6-096c47270a9d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022466/christchurch-terrorist-s-lawyers-outline-different-version-of-events Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +1300 Coalition and Labour contend over liquified natural gas imports 00:03:43 energy,politics,gas tax af82fd55-b4a7-409f-b68e-a4ef3a4e33e9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022463/coalition-and-labour-contend-over-liquified-natural-gas-imports Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +1300 Father pleading for review of dog laws after daughters witness brutal attack 00:07:59 law,Northland,dogs,roaming dogs 254d2465-5fdc-4b46-ae33-0b00ae328034 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022462/father-pleading-for-review-of-dog-laws-after-daughters-witness-brutal-attack Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:51:00 +1300 Troubled advisory group scrapped four months early 00:04:48 crime,retail crime 1b33a723-8bb7-414a-8cf2-351f05ab9deb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022457/troubled-advisory-group-scrapped-four-months-early Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +1300 Experts say Wellington harbour water safe after sewage spill 00:03:23 Wellington Region,Moa Point ecc5b889-a984-4131-a341-81313453b8a4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022456/experts-say-wellington-harbour-water-safe-after-sewage-spill Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:37:00 +1300 Sadowski-Synnott first NZ medallist of Winter Olympics 00:03:42 sport,2026 Winter Olympics fc70de94-f12c-48cd-a3b7-73284d2f37ec https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022455/sadowski-synnott-first-nz-medallist-of-winter-olympics Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:31:00 +1300 Manawatu parents using savings and loans for school buses 00:04:17 education,transport 882b6514-23ab-4231-82d0-f8fe0657ad69 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022453/manawatu-parents-using-savings-and-loans-for-school-buses Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:29:00 +1300 'Nangs' discarded on Auckland motorways concerns councillor 00:07:12 health,nangs,nitrous oxide d6151f15-c3ca-4231-ae46-391368f27d8b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022454/nangs-discarded-on-auckland-motorways-concerns-councillor Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:12:00 +1300 Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions on Epstein 00:08:11 world,US c30598ce-d9ce-4f9d-af28-83e48eec09cb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022452/ghislaine-maxwell-refuses-to-answer-questions-on-epstein Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +1300 Wellington sewage overflow potential 'catastrophe' - biologist 00:06:37 environment,Moa Point,Moa Point treatment plant 53e85498-497e-4854-a519-90880800b456 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022451/wellington-sewage-overflow-potential-catastrophe-biologist Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:43:00 +1300 UK PM's chief of staff quits over Mandelson's ties to Epstein 00:05:19 world,UK 2e6de329-e999-4db1-8586-dc15910a5b62 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022312/uk-pm-s-chief-of-staff-quits-over-mandelson-s-ties-to-epstein Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:32:00 +1300 Evening business for 9 Februaruy 2026 00:04:05 technology 3136a6f2-3398-4bc5-9ab2-28b74cc5ffdc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019022311/evening-business-for-9-februaruy-2026 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:27:00 +1300 Senior navy officer accused of asking junior officer to kiss them 00:04:42 crime 0faccffe-4567-4734-8a5f-22a116c052b3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022310/senior-navy-officer-accused-of-asking-junior-officer-to-kiss-them Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:18:00 +1300 Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn fractures leg in brutal crash 00:05:20 sport 99257484-a6ca-48ff-ab9c-46411be15fd1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022309/olympic-skier-lindsey-vonn-fractures-leg-in-brutal-crash Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:14:00 +1300 Taupo school closed after alleged arson 00:06:41 education 531bd3e5-f38a-492a-93d9-84fd7cd3122f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022307/taupo-school-closed-after-alleged-arson Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +1300 Christchurch terrorist claims remorse was caused by prison conditions 00:05:17 crime 0a07f665-0977-497a-8ad1-96b21312a184 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022308/christchurch-terrorist-claims-remorse-was-caused-by-prison-conditions Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:48:00 +1300 Government pushing ahead with importing natural gas 00:05:48 energy,politics 9a6e244d-93be-4705-a859-8ecf2df658ab https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022303/government-pushing-ahead-with-importing-natural-gas Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +1300 Eyes on government response to Moa Point sewage meltdown 00:03:08 environment,politics,Wellington Region,Moa Point,sewage 02fdc50b-8268-4651-9db6-555e77ccbfe7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022302/eyes-on-government-response-to-moa-point-sewage-meltdown Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +1300 Judge facing conduct panel over claims she called Peters liar 00:02:40 politics 0c91dc0a-cd4c-44f3-b2b3-7e17e4f75797 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022301/judge-facing-conduct-panel-over-claims-she-called-peters-liar Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +1300 Concerns about 'nangs' use in Hawkes Bay 00:08:04 health,Hawkes Bay 644d0a72-3ead-413f-96e6-ea88a4b33658 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022299/concerns-about-nangs-use-in-hawkes-bay Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:33:00 +1300 Seattle Seahawks triumphant at Super Bowl LX 00:04:48 sport 3fd8f61c-6662-49d4-8735-e68cbab83a99 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022300/seattle-seahawks-triumphant-at-super-bowl-lx Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:14:00 +1300 Nine dead after Lebanon building collapses 00:05:56 world,Middle East 0108881c-1317-498e-81b3-e7cc1d3c0be3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022298/nine-dead-after-lebanon-building-collapses Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +1300 Waioweka Gorge reopens with guide vehicles in place 00:06:21 transport cfe6c8a4-8373-4bbc-b4d2-ba473618fea5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019022296/waioweka-gorge-reopens-with-guide-vehicles-in-place Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:37:00 +1300 Backlash in Australia over Israeli President's visit 00:07:08 world politics,Australia f8c288c2-2606-4125-870b-6ef918860768 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021923/backlash-in-australia-over-israeli-president-s-visit Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 5 February 2026 00:04:18 business,economy 9e9813f7-f8f6-4ed2-adca-320abf6603d1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019021921/evening-business-for-5-february-2026 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:29:00 +1300 Ukrainian rugby coach learning from NZ's best 00:03:57 sport 730b162e-f8cc-4cc4-9bf9-77875e7ae05a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021922/ukrainian-rugby-coach-learning-from-nz-s-best Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:23:00 +1300 East Cape communites still cut off after slips on SH35 00:06:18 environment,transport,weather 06bf4f5a-580f-4be4-8daf-eb971b82c22e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021919/east-cape-communites-still-cut-off-after-slips-on-sh35 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:13:00 +1300 Beaches on the south coast and Lyall Bay remain off limits 00:06:00 environment,health 0f0f6617-2f10-4698-9f76-dd84a9b33640 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021918/beaches-on-the-south-coast-and-lyall-bay-remain-off-limits Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:09:00 +1300 PM heckled during Waitangi speech 00:03:56 national,politics,te ao Māori 9e9b4edd-46cf-48d7-9d4a-1e77b0c4e7c8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021917/pm-heckled-during-waitangi-speech Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:51:00 +1300 Could a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors 00:05:02 employment,health,rural daef0043-300f-4b66-98fd-fcab80db775c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021920/could-a-rural-equivalent-of-tinder-attract-doctors Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:46:00 +1300 Wellington Water treatment plant 'catastrophic failure' - mayor 00:03:30 environment,health,local council e797d615-1825-4d0e-a118-5137ef9e1eab https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021912/wellington-water-treatment-plant-catastrophic-failure-mayor Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:38:00 +1300 Social media driving trend of injectable peptides 00:04:36 health,internet,law,sport fe0b5a56-8bea-4ca5-a18a-4536f78a48e9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021911/social-media-driving-trend-of-injectable-peptides Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:32:00 +1300 Players weigh in on Super Rugby Pacific changes 00:05:54 sport afb2686f-751b-454b-9269-32149c373588 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021910/players-weigh-in-on-super-rugby-pacific-changes Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +1300 Demand high for Wellington school stationery drive 00:05:48 education 8f50a770-8ed1-47f1-8261-97b5c81daef9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021909/demand-high-for-wellington-school-stationery-drive Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +1300 Hundreds of federal agents removed from Minnesota 00:05:06 world politics,USA 4e8304a7-7459-4e1f-ad5c-e822450bc76f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021908/hundreds-of-federal-agents-removed-from-minnesota Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +1300 Concerns Wellington waste water treatment plant spill will put species at risk 00:06:15 environment,local council b39befb0-9713-44a5-adda-a49825e8d72a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021907/concerns-wellington-waste-water-treatment-plant-spill-will-put-species-at-risk Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:47:00 +1300 British Police investigating former ambassador to the US 00:06:56 cfb296c1-14fc-41ad-9f59-7b127b2d4e51 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021743/british-police-investigating-former-ambassador-to-the-us Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for Wednesday 4th February 2026 00:03:30 business,economy 23b6036a-0e91-4d63-a691-8765b9323d8a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019021742/evening-business-for-wednesday-4th-february-2026 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:32:00 +1300 Black Foils' anxious wait for parts to fix busted boat over 00:04:30 sport da2f1cf8-cba6-498f-a63a-c2ed59b7b8fb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021741/black-foils-anxious-wait-for-parts-to-fix-busted-boat-over Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:27:00 +1300 The Warehouse cutting over 250 head office jobs 00:05:27 economy,The Warehouse,Unemployment 934f38ed-7e35-4bab-b02e-0c6fa993b33b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021739/the-warehouse-cutting-over-250-head-office-jobs Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:18:00 +1300 Prime Minister makes return to Waitangi 00:04:20 politics,te ao Maori,Waitangi afc3f9d4-7e7b-4288-baf9-792d953a0dce https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021738/prime-minister-makes-return-to-waitangi Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +1300 Millions of litres of sewage leaking into Wellington beaches 00:10:22 Wellington 47e41fd0-75de-462e-a8f8-3375db1d7ae2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021740/millions-of-litres-of-sewage-leaking-into-wellington-beaches Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:50:00 +1300 Police call for public help in hunt for Olympic gold medal 00:05:17 crime,Canterbury 04a5558d-d5f4-44ff-8560-ff3d6dbb309b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021732/police-call-for-public-help-in-hunt-for-olympic-gold-medal Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:47:00 +1300 Community makes plea to council to stop ignoring sewage plant stench 00:03:53 Canterbury,Bromley,Christchurch,Sewage Plant 94325aad-30da-4b93-be9d-857f3ef229a7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021733/community-makes-plea-to-council-to-stop-ignoring-sewage-plant-stench Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:39:00 +1300 Wanted man shot after allegedly pointing gun at officers 00:01:50 crime,Waikato,Hamilton,Shooting 3f8e3580-a112-46a5-81ae-77175eff76f7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021734/wanted-man-shot-after-allegedly-pointing-gun-at-officers Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +1300 Historic bridge in need of repair for second time in two years 00:03:56 Manawatu ff280a30-50c0-4aef-8ae2-cc55c7274359 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021730/historic-bridge-in-need-of-repair-for-second-time-in-two-years Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:31:00 +1300 Olympic skier determined to compete with ruptured ACL 00:04:22 sport,2026 Winter Olympics 906ca886-dc7b-4c03-81ab-e5a4e2927328 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021729/olympic-skiier-determined-to-compete-with-ruptured-acl Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +1300 Bottle stores ban the sale of Nitro Vodka to renew licenses 00:06:27 69140574-baea-45c9-a6c8-6b4fd22d8bf7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021731/bottle-stores-ban-the-sale-of-nitro-vodka-to-renew-licenses Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:16:00 +1300 Thousands of Epstein documents removed after being made public 00:04:40 international,Jeffery Epstien 38ca19dc-03c4-479c-92b2-9f53062a37d7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021724/thousands-of-epstein-documents-removed-after-being-made-public Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +1300 Unemployment rises to a 10 year high 00:06:33 economy,Unemployment 1766348e-7c8b-4373-ac1d-04b878d44f88 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021722/unemployment-rises-to-a-10-year-high Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:52:00 +1300 Australian political conservatives endure upheaval 00:06:10 world politics,Australia 466bb153-deed-4b8e-a41a-2ffa8a791bfc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021581/australian-political-conservatives-endure-upheaval Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +1300 Feline sausage roll thief on the prowl in Kerikeri 00:06:20 food,life and society 7361d3f3-30ae-489e-9afe-eac223d8856b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021580/feline-sausage-roll-thief-on-the-prowl-in-kerikeri Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:34:00 +1300 Evening business for Tuesday 3 February 2026 00:03:25 business,economy 58cc8192-dae7-41fc-b8ca-64cd27e8ff54 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019021579/evening-business-for-tuesday-3-february-2026 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +1300 Culture of alleged sexism, bullying drove kiwi boxer to quit 00:03:37 sport e39bd8b3-deda-4ed6-b928-381e76a96189 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021578/culture-of-alleged-sexism-bullying-drove-kiwi-boxer-to-quit Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +1300 Teens grieving parents left with questions after coroner's ruling 00:04:53 health bf8569c5-894d-4712-b2b4-0183400b71c7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021577/teens-greiving-parents-left-with-questions-after-coroner-s-ruling Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +1300 Thousands of complaints about stench from treatment plant 00:04:50 environment,health 842bd938-9929-452b-9b8b-6db6baf9fddf https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021576/thousands-of-complaints-about-stench-from-treatment-plant Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +1300 School attendance still a long way from government goals 00:06:08 education 81c31f66-91a2-498b-9ec7-d7e93c304d52 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021575/school-attendance-still-a-long-way-from-government-goals Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:49:00 +1300 Call for Pharmac to fund weight loss medication for teens 00:08:01 0056aaee-90c0-48a5-97f0-2713d38b3ece https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021571/call-for-pharmac-to-fund-weight-loss-medication-for-teens Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +1300 Meta claims social media ban won't work as supporters cry foul 00:03:39 842b9961-5285-49c8-98ad-f7658762cd45 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021570/meta-claims-social-media-ban-won-t-work-as-supporters-cry-foul Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:36:00 +1300 Over $170k raised for whanau in flood ravaged East Cape 00:03:06 b6b1b4ca-629d-41ac-98ac-f4c9bc1c8743 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021569/over-170k-raised-for-whanau-in-flood-ravaged-east-cape Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:31:00 +1300 Squash to debut at 2028 Olympic Games 00:04:27 sport 858ca7ad-a4a0-47ea-aff8-372a75fd90b3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021568/squash-to-debut-at-2028-olympic-games Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +1300 National Iwi Chairs Forum back court challenge against Marine and Coastal Act 00:05:01 07509b02-5ef0-4bfd-8a8b-d2adae1a6ce0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021567/national-iwi-chairs-forum-back-court-challenge-against-marine-and-coastal-act Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:13:00 +1300 Clintons to give evidence about relationship with Epstein 00:08:48 politics,world 16f511dc-13d1-49c0-be4c-f80ef4447fd8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021566/clintons-to-give-evidence-about-relationship-with-epstein Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +1300 Overhaul to drivers licensing leaves some instructors concerned 00:06:02 db5d64e9-4c93-4260-a748-fc368b6ef1fd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021565/overhaul-to-drivers-licensing-leaves-some-instructors-concerned Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:47:00 +1300 Former Prince Andrew under more pressure over Epstein ties 00:06:03 world f788496e-4a2f-476d-b9ed-439ebd1e7643 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021422/former-prince-andrew-under-more-pressure-over-epstein-ties Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for Monday 2 February 2026 00:03:16 business 7047015c-2932-465d-8b8a-f3d9942642ab https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019021420/evening-business-for-monday-2-february-2026 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:31:00 +1300 New laws to take affect for 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season 00:04:22 sport 8b10548a-fb10-49e6-9e30-f86ca764db91 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021419/new-laws-to-take-affect-for-2026-super-rugby-pacific-season Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:25:00 +1300 Are modern windows hurting Kereru? 00:08:04 animals e9010ff5-233e-4bf6-8aeb-4dc0cbda40d0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021421/are-modern-windows-hurting-kereru Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:14:00 +1300 Efforts underway to salvage catamaran that ran aground 00:04:01 26d99656-85c7-4cec-b973-1f56cad85429 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021416/efforts-underway-to-salvage-catamaran-that-ran-aground Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +1300 Government unveils new school report card system 00:09:03 education 3136b16f-dea8-4b5f-a6e2-62157dd9f13a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021418/government-unveils-new-school-report-card-system Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:47:00 +1300 Police appealing for footage of reckless dirt bike riders 00:06:14 4886ac32-41c5-4596-a338-de279b4b50e2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021411/police-appealing-for-footage-of-reckless-dirt-bike-riders Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +1300 Cancer research project collecting lab-grown tumours 00:03:34 health,science 84ad5b27-aa26-4886-96e7-4199d54c86f3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021410/cancer-research-project-collecting-lab-grown-tumours Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +1300 Black Ferns Sevens capture another World Series title 00:05:36 sport 6c7d3693-6689-41ea-b00c-e84dbb3dc86f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021407/black-ferns-sevens-capture-another-world-series-title Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +1300 Kiwi Olympian's gold medal stolen in home robbery 00:06:19 crime,sport da1a17bd-1168-463f-b4dc-c4080ce668c6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021404/kiwi-olympian-s-gold-medal-stolen-in-home-robbery Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +1300 New warnings about possible American attack on Iran 00:04:41 world 9948dbcc-8202-44d9-968b-ca0ad0a5d8db https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021402/new-warnings-about-possible-american-attack-on-iran Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +1300 Councillor calling for hotline to report Airbnb operators 00:06:23 housing 650efd66-99cf-4adb-bbe7-d5fc18aceb42 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021405/councillor-calling-for-hotline-to-report-airbnb-operators Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:46:00 +1300 EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list 00:05:13 world politics,UK 3052f2fe-b277-4022-9711-331ac743517a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021120/eu-adds-iran-s-revolutionary-guards-to-terrorist-list Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:37:00 +1300 Evening business for 30 January 2026 00:04:24 business,economy 58a50b62-14db-40e3-86bc-1dc85565970a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019021118/evening-business-for-30-january-2026 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:32:00 +1300 Anthony Joshua breaks silence on car crash that killed close friends 00:04:02 sport 393a9999-8984-4f80-9d70-461b44fd2d88 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021117/anthony-joshua-breaks-silence-on-car-crash-that-killed-close-friends Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:26:00 +1300 Police warn protestors against crossing Harbour Bridge 00:06:36 law 57b00cfe-a0da-4043-bfc6-74e7c50dbcbb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021116/police-warn-protestors-against-crossing-harbour-bridge Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:14:00 +1300 Tai Rawhiti farms facing huge clean up and access problems 00:05:24 farming,rural,weather 58323863-7744-4eca-97ae-e02deb6b40e8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021115/tai-rawhiti-farms-facing-huge-clean-up-and-access-problems Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:08:00 +1300 Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston declined parole 00:05:40 crime,law a854185a-3530-4bd0-938c-28c97bb573e0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021114/convicted-murderer-clayton-weatherston-declined-parole Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:52:00 +1300 How do you invest in wine? 00:05:25 money 976c8151-7c68-4f3c-829b-8b2030583ebb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021110/how-do-you-invest-in-wine Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +1300 Should isolated communites be allowed to clean up after weather events? 00:03:39 life and society,weather 8a24e2bb-4ffc-4b51-942a-c2b77754038d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021109/should-isolated-communites-be-allowed-to-clean-up-after-weather-events Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:36:00 +1300 GPs warn ADHD changes may not be as effective as needed 00:04:14 health 86c6dbdb-86fd-455c-9117-90f2a0c8857e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021108/gps-warn-adhd-changes-may-not-be-as-effective-as-needed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:32:00 +1300 Controversy and drama rife in Australian Open 00:04:34 sport a4ddd7d8-7d31-4771-ab0b-b88098be812c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021106/controversy-and-drama-rife-in-australian-open Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +1300 Rodent sniffer dog called in after rat found on predator free island 00:06:12 conservation,technology 8918118d-06bf-482a-b492-6bb7f9d30f8b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021104/rodent-sniffer-dog-called-in-after-rat-found-on-predator-free-island Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:16:00 +1300 Trump set to reopen Venezuelan airspace 00:05:16 world politics,Americas f29669b2-e7dc-4c03-a0b6-21f7e56f5aaa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021103/trump-set-to-reopen-venezuelan-airspace Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:06:00 +1300 Coromandel businesses encouraging visitors despite weather damage 00:06:41 tourism,transport,weather d0ca651e-cec3-4c5f-ae5e-b26672485123 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019021102/coromandel-businesses-encouraging-visitors-despite-weather-damage Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:46:00 +1300 Australian police delay announcing terrorist investigation 00:07:12 world f2afb91c-4d08-4cbe-ad9d-4ed0e9e7c357 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020947/australian-police-delay-announcing-terorrist-investigation Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:44:00 +1300 Annual waterfront cleanup brings trash and treasures 00:03:15 fdb29fec-4ad0-4032-9549-0a5c232fa92b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020943/annual-waterfront-cleanup-brings-trash-and-treasures Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for 29 January 2026 00:04:54 business 2ca55733-5987-44a0-82b6-7f8cad3bdf20 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019020939/evening-business-for-29-january-2026 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +1300 Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix booted out of Australia Cup 00:04:09 sport 4ff924da-707d-4859-ba18-869d63711072 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020938/auckland-fc-and-wellington-phoenix-booted-out-of-australia-cup Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:25:00 +1300 How much of a risk are landslides? 00:06:11 climate 20e02680-b578-4658-8ea5-566c424ae40a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020948/how-much-of-a-risk-are-landslides Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:15:00 +1300 Labour, National team up to tackle modern slavery 00:04:09 politics fea1f06f-37db-4645-84d3-fe89430d54f8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020942/opposition-parties-team-up-to-tackle-modern-slavery Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +1300 Staff cuts to blame for massive hosptial IT outage, union says 00:06:45 health 283a9496-bb1c-4f62-a40d-5a587d7f71ba https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020936/staff-cuts-to-blame-for-massive-hosptial-it-outage-union-says Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:48:00 +1300 PM visits weather-hit Te Araroa and Hicks Bay 00:05:03 weather ec03ef30-6844-4909-8aa1-e3f1371dc422 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020949/pm-visits-weather-hit-te-araroa-and-hicks-bay Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:44:00 +1300 Families relying on donations to fund uniforms, stationery 00:03:58 education aef647f1-9968-4aa3-8378-49ce18cf5de4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020941/families-relying-on-donations-to-fund-uniforms-stationary Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:35:00 +1300 What happened to the seaweed pest threatening native species? 00:04:10 bd7fce90-53a2-45fd-8248-c11f7875b181 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020940/what-happened-to-the-seaweed-pest-threatening-native-species Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +1300 Steven Adams NBA season over due to injury 00:04:05 sport 38d95d41-c161-442f-a829-02d4c3b4e6ae https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020937/steven-adams-nba-season-over-due-to-injury Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +1300 Pop up clinic overwhelmed with demand in town lacking dentist 00:06:10 health 5c47e744-2b35-4770-af21-9852b324093f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020930/pop-up-clinic-overwhelmed-with-demand-in-town-lacking-dentist Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +1300 Trump threatens Iran with 'major destruction' 00:06:11 32305e7d-436c-426a-8bb3-17ea678953e1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020929/trump-threatens-iran-with-major-destruction Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:06:00 +1300 Calls for change to 'discriminatory' visa requirements 00:07:47 b9aa70f3-ad8e-4ce4-8e60-df66287d1b22 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020928/calls-for-change-to-discriminatory-visa-requirements Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:49:00 +1300 Heavy rain and flooding across parts of the UK 00:05:32 world 158cf91a-e1c7-4f8f-aaf9-08219e7039cb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020785/heavy-rain-and-flooding-across-parts-of-the-uk Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:46:00 +1300 Businesses reopen as part of Mount Maunganui corden lifted 00:03:34 weather 91fed50a-7c45-4e12-b2a6-61fe6f057a99 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020784/businesses-reopen-as-part-of-mount-maunganui-corden-lifted Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 28 January 2026 00:05:07 business 75d8271b-4e78-40f7-b7d9-6db32c40b41a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019020783/evening-business-for-28-january-2026 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +1300 Auckland FC take unique measures to deal with Australian heat 00:04:24 sport 8e1bd14d-7657-46a2-b7d2-d77abc7f5822 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020781/auckland-fc-take-unique-measures-to-deal-with-australian-heat Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:26:00 +1300 Judith Collins announces retirement from politics 00:04:03 politics 932a62d8-6039-472d-80f9-e555b45e4558 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020780/judith-collins-announces-retirement-from-politics Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:15:00 +1300 More evacuated over potentially life threatening landslips 00:06:14 weather 12991c0e-2cfb-4c73-934c-f1b2865698d3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020779/more-evacuated-over-potentially-life-threatening-landslips Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:08:00 +1300 Storm damage cuts students off from schools 00:06:11 weather 6e866a9a-738e-4d38-a829-ef72edb9ec66 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020777/storm-damage-cuts-students-off-from-schools Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:43:00 +1300 Kiwi soldier speaks on losing leg after fighting in Ukraine 00:14:34 conflict,world ae0135d1-4b28-42ab-87e6-5734ae86dc4c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020776/kiwi-soldier-speaks-on-losing-leg-after-fighting-in-ukraine Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:35:00 +1300 Majority agree PM should go to Waitangi 00:04:10 politics f7f45b9f-6bd6-40d7-9ae9-3faea9571802 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020775/majority-agree-pm-should-go-to-waitangi Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +1300 Outrage in Italy over ICE presence at Winter Olympics 00:02:42 sport 6d0519f2-e5c9-4c28-b525-629fa108455a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020768/outrage-in-italy-over-ice-presence-at-winter-olympics Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +1300 Volunteers putting in the hours to help cut off communities 00:08:28 weather 178468af-b747-4385-94cc-f9868891c36f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020769/volunteers-putting-in-the-hours-to-help-cut-off-communities Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:17:00 +1300 One critical after shooting near US-Mexico Border 00:03:00 world 8992bae0-ce7e-4604-b18d-0962477ead3d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020774/one-critical-after-shooting-near-us-mexico-border Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:06:00 +1300 Greyhound racing industry wants compensation if ban enforced 00:06:41 animals 76990da2-3974-426e-a91b-3f9261a2e8d2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020767/greyhound-racing-industry-wants-compensation-if-ban-enforced Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:46:00 +1300 Australian temperatures shooting up towards 50 degrees 00:07:36 world 530b7844-bdad-4df4-857f-489bcdbad87d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020631/australian-temperatures-shooting-up-towards-50-degrees Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for 27 January 2026 00:02:56 business,economy,markets cc7d941f-3bed-4d54-8c2f-0a1e98dc1732 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020630/evening-business-for-27-january-2026 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:36:00 +1300 Labour Party savages government retail crime advisory group 00:01:51 politics 2fcc2ccf-7cdc-4d77-868a-4831c32bf394 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020629/labour-party-savages-government-retail-crime-advisory-group Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:32:00 +1300 Timing rules out more potential All Blacks coaching candidates 00:03:48 sport 59892d32-9ee6-49f6-978a-77269cd9d493 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020628/timing-rules-out-more-potential-all-blacks-coaching-candidates Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:27:00 +1300 Oakura adjusting to new reality as main road blocked for months 00:04:24 Northland 2501d1c0-b04d-47cd-90b5-a14cd0390f3b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020627/oakura-adjusting-to-new-reality-as-main-road-blocked-for-months Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:17:00 +1300 Questions over whether Mount Maunganui campsite should have been evacuated 00:04:06 d644a998-3db0-45df-a619-dbf774d65f77 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020624/questions-over-whether-mount-maunganui-campsite-should-have-been-evacuated Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +1300 Government assures flood hit regions more financial support to come 00:08:41 a6864823-b0bc-4969-bc98-8ab9d8a17f5f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020623/government-assures-flood-hit-regions-more-financial-support-to-come Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:47:00 +1300 'Strong case for government inquiry' into Mount Maunganui 00:08:34 politics 50e3aec2-8dba-486b-b2a0-e8c44e29b482 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020622/strong-case-for-government-inquiry-into-mount-maunganui Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +1300 Major slips cause challenges for Coromandel district 00:04:46 30a13dc9-dd73-4dba-836d-7db151415b52 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020617/major-slips-cause-challenges-for-coromandel-district Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +1300 Record temperatures hit the Australian Open 00:05:19 sport 22e9a5b2-1f43-48ba-813f-892f6347e010 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020616/record-temperatures-hit-the-australian-open Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +1300 Poll shows National narrowly beat Labour on trust to manage economy 00:04:37 politics eccaad0e-1da1-4855-8db1-d440e7073b70 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020615/poll-shows-national-narrowly-beat-labour-on-trust-to-manage-economy Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:17:00 +1300 Trump speaks to Minnesota leaders about latest ICE shooting 00:04:24 world d9e30d58-35de-4be9-ac86-32afcb3d22cf https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020614/trump-speaks-to-minnesota-leaders-about-latest-ice-shooting Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:09:00 +1300 Otara health clinic opens up overnight to take pressure off ED 00:07:14 health 2ddca1cb-61ff-4c7b-aa37-623921500a15 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020613/otara-health-clinic-opens-up-overnight-to-take-pressure-off-ed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:06:00 +1300 Goverment to provide over $1 million to weather affected areas 00:02:58 politics bacd6da4-981a-4a51-90ea-0b61ac3d9393 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020612/goverment-to-provide-over-1-million-to-weather-affected-areas Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:45:00 +1300 Suspected Russian shadow fleet captain taken into custody 00:05:42 world,UK afcc415b-6453-40a3-b446-c2a3d43e3d92 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020473/suspected-russian-shadow-fleet-captain-taken-into-custody Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:34:00 +1300 Evening business for 26 January 2026 00:04:41 business b045a1c5-a4a6-4384-bd36-d516091c1df8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019020472/evening-business-for-26-january-2026 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:29:00 +1300 Womens defending champion knocked out of Australian Open 00:04:01 sport a31c7d2c-b96a-4e47-be66-e3cf5acc98cb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020470/womens-defending-champion-knocked-out-of-australian-open Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:24:00 +1300 East Cape faces massive clean up as roads remain closed 00:07:00 transport,weather,Mount Maunganui 8fb6fde7-c6f5-4797-b780-563830e19f24 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020469/east-cape-faces-massive-clean-up-as-roads-remain-closed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:12:00 +1300 Huge amount of clean up needed on upper North Island roads 00:06:39 transport b1d9c9da-af3f-4391-861b-6c5384fe2bc3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020468/huge-amount-of-clean-up-needed-on-upper-north-island-roads Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:06:00 +1300 Questions raised about council responsibility in Mount Maunganui landslide 00:04:24 Mt Maunganui landslide,Tauranga City Council 8287a68d-8bbe-4847-b370-7bdaf894acc4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020467/questions-raised-about-council-responsibility-in-mount-maunganui-landslide Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:50:00 +1300 Over half of government retail crime advisory group resigns 00:05:32 fd29bf87-e16f-426f-b13a-1693a40b8f96 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020463/over-half-of-government-retail-crime-advisory-group-resigns Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:44:00 +1300 Students cut off from school as East Cape roads remain closed 00:06:14 education,transport,weather 6d376233-acd4-4989-8d77-16d597dd1d89 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020462/students-cut-off-from-school-as-east-cape-roads-remain-closed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:35:00 +1300 East Cape residents remain cut off days on from storm 00:03:54 weather,East Coast,Te Araroa b96f2862-2d98-4c02-8919-dc47b5a5e6fa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020461/east-cape-residents-remain-cut-off-days-on-from-storm Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:31:00 +1300 Hunt for new All Blacks coach set to begin 00:05:47 sport,All Blacks coach,rugby 7a6d4146-5dfc-41a0-a936-6949252f5aa9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020460/hunt-for-new-all-blacks-coach-set-to-begin Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +1300 PPTA worried about hundreds of teacher vacancies 00:05:46 education,PPTA 48d03019-80be-49e1-b76e-449d1ac991fa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020458/ppta-worried-about-hundreds-of-teacher-vacancies Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +1300 Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to retrieve body of last hostage 00:02:41 world,Israel,Middle East d031533a-9e29-45f4-b5ff-b3f9da8fd045 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020456/israel-launches-large-scale-operation-to-retrieve-body-of-last-hostage Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:06:00 +1300 FENZ warned of slip at Mt Maunganui hours before fatal landslide 00:07:03 Fire and Emergency b0155d9b-dceb-42b2-9faf-5c2a08d2f032 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020457/fenz-warned-of-slip-at-mt-maunganui-hours-before-fatal-landslide Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +1300 Special Broadcast: severe weather update for 22 January 2026 00:20:04 weather,Northland,state of emergency,weather warning b4853b3d-42c1-48c0-975d-01e82425a99a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020109/special-broadcast-severe-weather-update-for-22-january-2026 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +1300 Special Broadcast: severe weather update for 21 January 2026 00:19:23 weather,Bay of Plenty,Northland,Coromandel,Gisborne,Tologa Bay,state of emergency,weather warning 6ad53f83-5bc3-47fa-a830-6d920f67f4cc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019020006/special-broadcast-severe-weather-update-for-21-january-2026 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:49:00 +1300 Checkpoint 2025 highlights 00:11:18 0ba107e6-378c-4223-9967-984c9324a958 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017717/checkpoint-2025-highlights Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Survivors of Manchester Arena Bombing receive good news 00:04:51 Manchester Arena Bombing,UK eb2164a3-f4b0-469b-8cc9-bb1dbef43790 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017708/survivors-of-manchester-arena-bombing-receive-good-news Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:32:00 +1300 Evening business for 19 December 2025 00:03:48 business 873147f8-d548-456c-acf9-128ff6b01f91 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017707/evening-business-for-19-december-2025 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:28:00 +1300 Black Caps well in control of third and final test 00:03:59 sport d45b7a95-30f7-42ca-a6a7-9c9a4ed3048b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017706/black-caps-well-in-control-of-third-and-final-test Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:24:00 +1300 Health workers frustrated at 'underspend' as contract disputes continue 00:04:08 health,money ae607c57-7e61-4783-b696-e2a10f00b765 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017705/health-workers-frustrated-at-underspend-as-contract-disputes-continue Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:11:00 +1300 Retail crime advisory group spent $24k catering, venue hire 00:06:00 crime 949e5bb1-aec0-48c1-a9fc-c4a93fc0ff18 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017704/retail-crime-advisory-group-spent-24k-catering-venue-hire Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Man guilty of Loafers Lodge murders to sentenced to 22 years 00:02:44 crime,Loafers Lodge e19597da-5e30-4661-96da-99cf7816bd06 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017703/man-guilty-of-loafers-lodge-murders-to-sentenced-to-22-years Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:55:00 +1300 Researchers investigating connection between music and dementia 00:03:43 645e67c7-7212-4238-99c1-d196d8537162 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017702/researchers-investigating-connection-between-music-and-dementia Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:49:00 +1300 Vital lab tests facing 'unnecessary' delays as samples sent across country 00:06:28 health 5d43cfff-df21-43c0-a6ff-8cd7e97c38cb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017701/vital-lab-tests-facing-unnecessary-delays-as-samples-sent-across-country Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Struggle to retain lifeguards at renowned drowning blackspot 00:04:58 Water Safety 4cedbae4-81bf-480a-b82d-f677f26548b0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017697/struggle-to-retain-lifeguards-at-renowned-drowning-blackspot Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:33:00 +1300 Health workers waiting for millions in holiday pay 00:04:20 health,money,Health NZ 94eb89d5-e900-46b7-90e2-9c743af463a6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017695/health-workers-waiting-for-millions-in-holiday-pay Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:28:00 +1300 Whitney Hansen set to take charge as new Black Ferns coach 00:04:19 sport,Black Ferns bb0e19bf-f6a1-4623-9e12-b7794b18650e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017694/whitney-hansen-set-to-take-charge-as-new-black-ferns-coach Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Kiwisaver providers treating customers to Christmas gifts 00:03:29 money 6821f054-9721-490c-b200-db947227d646 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017693/kiwisaver-providers-treating-customers-to-christmas-gifts Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Death of a prominent activist sparks protests in Bangladesh 00:05:22 Asia 2c7f55d9-b4f9-414a-800c-01e7d0036c49 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017691/death-of-a-prominent-activist-sparks-protests-in-bangladesh Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:10:00 +1300 Animal shelters gearing up for the busiest time of year 00:07:01 HUHA 33f41f7b-d049-4324-b250-c66a8afa8a0d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017696/animal-shelters-gearing-up-for-the-busiest-time-of-year Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Australia to introduce measures targeting hate speech 00:06:21 world,Australia,Bondi ff8116eb-df6c-427d-8ceb-665d0d108afd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017541/australia-to-introduce-measures-targeting-hate-speech Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:39:00 +1300 Evening business for 18 December 2025 00:03:56 business c313f1d8-1810-45b4-8d7d-bc7a5f3c261b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019017538/evening-business-for-18-december-2025 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:33:00 +1300 Netball NZ CEO resigns after turbulent year 00:03:19 sport,Jennie Wyllie,New Zealand Netball 333fc3ec-5934-4180-a82d-f5b518f2d630 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017537/netball-nz-ceo-resigns-after-turbulent-year Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:27:00 +1300 Gloriavale's school to be shut down 00:06:07 education d5a5a99f-30aa-4de0-9a83-e627729b95b1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017540/gloriavale-s-school-to-be-shut-down Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:18:00 +1300 Oyster farmers still waiting for promised compensation from Watercare 00:05:03 environment,Mahurangi oyster farms,Mahurangi river,Watercare 75a81265-a79b-4cf5-b84a-4649a930adf4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017535/oyster-farmers-still-waiting-for-promised-compensation-from-watercare Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:10:00 +1300 Prisoners denied basic right to an hour of exercise 00:09:56 law,Corrections e2d2e315-8216-4654-a609-a4da1854eb8c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017539/prisoners-denied-basic-right-to-an-hour-of-exercise Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:48:00 +1300 Call to end 'exploitation causing' visas tied to a single employer 00:06:32 b1c5318d-1cae-488d-ae8b-36e47bf6a1c6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017531/call-to-end-exploitation-causing-visas-tied-to-a-single-employer Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Concerns around lack of care for elderly patients in hospitals 00:04:34 health a66b7a13-e2ee-4b47-901b-1e20029c5f9a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017530/concerns-around-lack-of-care-for-elderly-patients-in-hospitals Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:32:00 +1300 Corrections chief held accountable for prisoners not being let out of cells 00:04:09 law,Corrections 764cf383-91f6-4009-8f32-cacb970d67c4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017528/corrections-chief-held-accountable-for-prisoners-not-being-let-out-of-cells Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Black Caps and West Indies well into third test 00:06:28 sport,Black Caps 36177e91-fe34-4737-8164-8855ce6c5ff5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017527/black-caps-and-west-indies-well-into-third-test Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Robert Reiner's son makes first court appearance 00:07:57 US 266b6afc-33af-490c-8919-5ab2446554d2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017526/robert-reiner-s-son-makes-first-court-appearance Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:10:00 +1300 IKEA customers facing delivery delays and payment issues 00:06:50 business,IKEA 19bd7be0-8042-4bd3-bfe5-1ba0d5d4ffff https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017525/ikea-customers-facing-delivery-delays-and-payment-issues Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:47:00 +1300 BBC vows to defend itself in Trump defamation case 00:05:51 world f2dc8b21-ec2c-4608-b962-1a421ebb25d3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017373/bbc-vows-to-defend-itself-in-trump-defamation-case Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 17 December 2025 00:04:28 business,economy,markets 97215916-014b-4097-b76c-139be20fc151 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017371/evening-business-for-17-december-2025 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:31:00 +1300 Black Caps miss out on major money at IPL auction 00:04:12 sport c2499d8b-c08e-49d1-afcb-441711fb9607 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017370/black-caps-miss-out-on-major-money-at-ipl-auction Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:23:00 +1300 Cuts to disability transport scheme will cost those who can least afford it 00:07:19 e3ce4130-2597-4843-89d4-5ed6b1cf58e9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017369/cuts-to-disability-transport-scheme-will-cost-those-who-can-least-afford-it Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:15:00 +1300 Auckland's suburban homeless living in cars, abandoned buildings 00:04:25 housing feee163f-22b6-4c90-a71f-9b14a1facdd9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017365/auckland-s-suburban-homeless-living-in-cars-abandoned-buildings Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 TV advertising company convicted of misleading customers 00:07:13 6ab8e71f-2a9d-4de0-814f-76d45c9b9a24 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017366/tv-advertising-company-convicted-of-misleading-customers Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:54:00 +1300 Māori landowners to have over 3000 hectares returned to them 00:03:40 te ao Maori 4e260b53-a20f-4c5e-bb11-04c087005575 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017364/maori-landowners-to-have-over-3000-hectares-returned-to-them Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Social media's impact on the Bondi massacre 00:07:02 technology cc9508e5-6a70-4127-9c7c-ecc041d1c9f5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017360/social-media-s-impact-on-the-bondi-massacre Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:37:00 +1300 Woman fears son could be traumatised if made aware of information leak 00:03:48 65e1b8aa-7f3b-444a-8035-16feb008218a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017359/woman-fears-son-could-be-traumatised-if-made-aware-of-information-leak Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:32:00 +1300 Olympic great's Grand Slam Track collapses while owing millions 00:03:41 sport e15ad4b6-5f3b-4f7f-bd46-8d2cc734d4cd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017357/olympic-great-s-grand-slam-track-collapses-while-owing-millions Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Steep rise in cost for a classic Christmas dinner 00:07:47 economy,money 62c58d3a-41c3-4ae2-b472-8d0004732683 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017358/steep-rise-in-cost-for-a-classic-christmas-dinner Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:16:00 +1300 Bondi gunmen received 'military-style training' in Philippines 00:05:27 world a5232406-3265-4618-b89f-73de6b4188fa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017355/bondi-gunmen-received-military-style-training-in-philippines Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Parents turning to 'dumb phones' to limit kids social media access 00:09:25 technology 7c822d9b-978b-4ad3-a0d5-c3b9aafdb17c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017354/parents-turning-to-dumb-phones-to-limit-kids-social-media-access Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Australia set to implement tougher gun controls 00:05:53 78f7056a-c4f1-446a-b1fa-a73ee2c84c6a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017205/australia-set-to-implement-tougher-gun-controls Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for 16 December 2025 00:04:03 business,economy 5b86d3e5-da10-4505-8091-2d81bde78e59 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019017203/evening-business-for-16-december-2025 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:33:00 +1300 Kiwi cricketers vying for a life changing pay day 00:04:34 sport c3531ea7-db23-44f2-bc28-3f75d80a9926 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017204/kiwi-cricketers-vying-for-a-life-changing-pay-day Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Guide dogs and handlers attacked by roaming dogs 00:08:03 disability 43c35250-4a7e-40b6-9803-08330592e69b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017202/guide-dogs-and-handlers-attacked-by-roaming-dogs Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:18:00 +1300 Witnesses still shaken by Bondi beach terror attack 00:03:46 world ee3c182e-00c9-463a-ae2a-20dcd62df0ee https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017200/witnesses-still-shaken-by-bondi-beach-terror-attack Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Treasury update reveals bleaker picture than predicted 00:09:22 politics c241c7e5-755d-4af5-9a34-629d7b11e5e7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017201/treasury-update-reveals-bleaker-picture-than-predicted Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:56:00 +1300 Auckland mayor's former staffer fronting anti-rates rise lobby group 00:03:07 local council,politics 9195e43c-c5a7-449e-87b5-076793e044ee https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017195/auckland-mayor-s-former-staffer-fronting-anti-rates-rise-lobby-group Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:51:00 +1300 Summer festivals latest loser in cost of living crisis 00:04:23 leisure,life and society,music,recreation,festivals 2f5125c2-192c-4f17-9b34-51bf66518222 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017194/summer-festivals-latest-loser-in-cost-of-living-crisis Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Bondi beach hero speaks for the first time from hospital 00:04:42 world ba2e27f8-70d8-4062-b263-42666ce05699 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017193/bondi-beach-hero-speaks-for-the-first-time-from-hospital Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:42:00 +1300 Canterbury farmers planting special crops to limit nitrate leaching 00:04:09 environment,farming,rural ee57d236-fddc-4555-88ea-6fa919fb8b32 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017192/canterbury-farmers-planting-special-crops-to-limit-nitrate-leaching Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Getting through an emergency with a disability 00:03:06 disability 0bfd929c-4ab9-47cb-9ddb-9b2aafeadb67 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017191/getting-through-an-emergency-with-a-disability Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:31:00 +1300 Professor Wigglebottom, Aoteaora's only hedgehog hunter 00:06:25 conservation,environment 9ba21901-0e6e-4c95-9e1b-e1694ccc9d35 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017190/professor-wigglebottom-aoteaora-s-only-hedgehog-hunter Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:26:00 +1300 England coach defending cricket team's time out at the beach 00:04:15 sport 42d3d0c1-929e-4945-a7f9-36aaf36be9b1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017189/england-coach-defending-cricket-team-s-time-out-at-the-beach Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +1300 More details emerge around death of director Rob Reiner 00:05:58 world politics,USA cdec5b03-475d-46a5-87f2-d702c6a69bd1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017188/more-details-emerge-around-death-of-director-rob-reiner Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Top tips for travelling on the busiest week of the year 00:08:08 life and society,transport 06a20460-9bc7-4c15-b30a-ba494063902b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017187/top-tips-for-travelling-on-the-busiest-week-of-the-year Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:50:00 +1300 British-born Rabbi among those killed in Bondi terror attack 00:05:35 1da61c7c-f0eb-4462-bc1f-b6cc202cec37 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017030/british-born-rabbi-among-those-killed-in-bondi-terror-attack Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 15 December 2025 00:04:21 business,economy 507df958-6dfe-4f44-b87a-e64089b32bd2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019017028/evening-business-for-15-december-2025 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Sport: 2025 a big fight for NZ boxer David Nyika 00:04:27 sport 75e37942-a052-4478-a388-160c6a2badb2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017029/sport-2025-a-big-fight-for-nz-boxer-david-nyika Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Security measures ramp up in NZ after Sydney terror attack 00:06:38 b7431148-39cd-4995-b301-8d6031e6867a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017027/security-measures-ramp-up-in-nz-after-sydney-terror-attack Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 NZer at beach recalls running from shooting 00:10:01 ea180b7d-10e4-4ef3-9f37-a5c142b8657f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017026/nzer-at-beach-recalls-running-from-shooting Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:49:00 +1300 Guide dog showing signs of anxiety 00:06:42 health,life and society 674d04e6-70d5-468a-917f-1f37159fa47b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017022/guide-dog-showing-signs-of-anxiety Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Much loved cafe closes doors 00:03:23 business,food 71be7aa1-75bb-4f1f-8b8b-c902431f5dcf https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017021/much-loved-cafe-closes-doors Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:38:00 +1300 Colts quarterback comes out of retirement at 44 00:03:18 sport 72d2742a-2e59-4260-a74b-81cc4f617ab4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017020/colts-quarterback-comes-out-of-retirement-at-44 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:31:00 +1300 NZ's Jewish community shaken by Bondi Beach attack 00:04:22 international,politics fea1f0c5-fd07-4a49-812d-7f5da0594f66 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017018/nz-s-jewish-community-shaken-by-bondi-beach-attack Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Bondi Beach attack kills 16 people 00:05:49 world politics,Australia 1a2aa895-65c9-4dbb-98cc-2e0f6a70b005 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017017/bondi-beach-attack-kills-16-people Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:19:00 +1300 Middle East Israelis react to terror attack at Bondi Beach 00:02:16 world politics,Middle East 6d467391-c9bd-4a84-895c-52ecdfd11234 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017015/middle-east-israelis-react-to-terror-attack-at-bondi-beach Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:08:00 +1300 NZ Post delivering 10m parcels leading up to Christmas Eve 00:05:33 life and society,NZ Post 2e342afd-f34a-4d37-a3bf-537fb4765dcc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019017014/nz-post-delivering-10m-parcels-leading-up-to-christmas-eve Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Outrage over Football World Cup ticket prices 00:06:06 money,sport 407a56ab-8775-4684-8b86-fbb3b986492e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016713/outrage-over-football-world-cup-ticket-prices Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:34:00 +1300 Evening business for 12 December 2025 00:03:45 business ce661aee-ec80-4724-b7f5-1e17477b1e48 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019016711/evening-business-for-12-december-2025 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Kiwi sporting legend's grave repeatedly vandalised 00:03:36 sport 9de93701-c6e9-4c72-b3d0-22a9fed87fd1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016710/kiwi-sporting-legend-s-grave-repeatedly-vandalised Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Companies fined for causing Queenstown landslip 00:05:35 06372ce2-b130-4974-845c-2085deb49c7a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016712/companies-fined-for-causing-queenstown-landslip Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Gloriavale's ex-leader appealing sentence for sex offending 00:03:29 court,crime 2cb53b14-f7d1-45a9-8bf3-187f4ec15e1c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016708/gloriavale-s-ex-leader-appealing-sentence-for-sex-offending Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Parents frustrated as Kmart refuses to cover asbestos testing 00:09:33 8c483aba-27b9-4fe5-b208-d0c2b91d48fd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016709/parents-frustrated-as-kmart-refuses-to-cover-asbestos-testing Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:56:00 +1300 Excitement bubbling ahead of premiere for third Avatar film 00:03:10 media 0039ec60-3e27-42e1-be84-4ceeb10dac15 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016703/excitement-bubbling-ahead-of-premiere-for-third-avatar-film Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:46:00 +1300 Call for free screening in bid to eradicate cervical cancer 00:09:35 health 5a379fd7-40c1-4373-84d8-d51d5593872f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016704/call-for-free-screening-in-bid-to-erradicate-cervical-cancer Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:28:00 +1300 Black Caps take lead in West Indies test match series 00:03:45 sport 6b00da36-f71e-4497-b76b-aeb2e66f59cb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016702/black-caps-take-lead-in-west-indies-test-match-series Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:25:00 +1300 How to keep your house cool and the power bill down 00:03:34 money dbcda58e-4f33-41f7-adfd-d54ac4713da9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016700/how-to-keep-your-house-cool-and-the-power-bill-down Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:16:00 +1300 Australian Olympic Committee to fund athletes with children 00:05:02 world c3ac4e2e-f713-4d89-b558-4dc75bd95a12 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016699/australian-olympic-committee-to-fund-athletes-with-children Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Woman stranded in Auckland wins battle with Air NZ for compensation 00:07:07 travel 3be27411-d4bb-486c-ae1a-c95edd616ae3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016698/woman-stranded-in-auckland-wins-battle-with-air-nz-for-compensation Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:49:00 +1300 Jailed gambler suing online betting agencies 00:07:16 world cc8a7e1f-6f81-4050-86e8-cd3c492f5840 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016544/jailed-gambler-suing-online-betting-agencies Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Willis-Richardson up in the air over location disagreement 00:03:41 politics f543048e-46ad-461a-b1b1-7f19116d366e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016542/willis-richardson-up-in-the-air-over-location-disagreement Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 11 December 2025 00:04:19 business e9d2321e-86b9-49d6-8e81-e3b35c5b27dd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019016539/evening-business-for-11-december-2025 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:32:00 +1300 Second Black Caps and West Indies test finely poised 00:03:45 sport 70055111-a25e-4829-994b-749303e67e6d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016538/second-black-caps-and-west-indies-test-finely-poised Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +1300 The mum coaching her son through the Special Olympics 00:05:38 sport 07f59e8e-7537-449c-97b8-712a0ef1f9dc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016537/the-mum-coaching-her-son-through-the-special-olympics Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Businesses suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for months 00:04:43 infrastructure 88de52ba-9b9e-471d-9ee2-d41e41db8ff7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016534/businesses-suffering-as-shops-barricaded-by-roadworks-for-months Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Calls for children to be checked for asbestos exposure 00:09:02 health c31a13d2-d5be-4666-98a8-2aee99c3fda9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016533/calls-for-children-to-be-checked-for-asbestos-exposure Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Uptake of vaccination to prevent cervical cancer incredibly low 00:07:21 health 0a5a07b0-04b0-4e15-82ae-bf0dce49bc6b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016529/uptake-of-vaccination-to-prevent-cervical-cancer-incrediby-low Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:44:00 +1300 US border push could see Kiwis handing over social media posts 00:03:35 tourism,world 0151d82b-ce8b-4e80-8bc1-02dbece73bcc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016528/us-border-push-could-see-kiwis-handing-over-social-media-posts Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Government to loosen regulations for hemp industry 00:03:29 012d770b-d980-4cc2-af75-4a8f387993d9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016527/government-to-loosen-regulations-for-hemp-industry Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:31:00 +1300 Sevu Reece to leave All Blacks and take up French contract 00:05:32 sport 19fb91fd-0ccb-4599-a6ec-fde884902862 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016526/sevu-reece-to-leave-all-blacks-and-take-up-french-contract Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Newmarket calls for government help to deal with crime 00:07:18 596e236e-f212-42dc-939f-4a07bd171eef https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016525/newmarket-calls-for-government-help-to-deal-with-crime Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:12:00 +1300 US seizes oil tanker of the coast of Venezuela 00:06:39 world 6e845fbd-7a83-44f0-ab0c-1d25f75d6c1b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016524/us-seizes-oil-tanker-of-the-coast-of-venezuela Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Speed limits reducing on popular holiday route 00:05:57 transport 2267d47c-2d73-4470-824d-988aa8a7308d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016523/speed-limits-reducing-on-popular-holiday-route Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:49:00 +1300 UK schools using Covid measures to combat the flu 00:05:46 world politics,UK 2ceda057-6185-4f60-8865-296d6f57ed05 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016379/uk-schools-using-covid-measures-to-combat-the-flu Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Special Olympics gets underway in Christchurch 00:03:34 disability,sport df9ef99a-1bb6-44f4-b67f-e006fee17484 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016376/special-olympics-gets-underway-in-christchurch Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:37:00 +1300 Evening business for 10 December 2025 00:04:05 business,economy 029c547f-6297-45f8-8477-168362d3d5e8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016375/evening-business-for-10-december-2025 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:33:00 +1300 Black Caps on top of West Indies after first day of Wellington test 00:03:48 sport d7e46eb4-d42b-4c95-9932-91d7f1ba6f47 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016374/black-caps-on-top-of-west-indies-after-first-day-of-wellington-test Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:25:00 +1300 School lunch provider cleared of mouldy lunch mix up 00:07:33 children,food,health 1f6c61ec-3d70-4924-b3c3-7baf25e18f7f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016373/school-lunch-provider-cleared-of-mouldy-lunch-mix-up Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Locals too scared to take the bus after fatal attack 00:13:01 crime,police,transport 08cd819d-353e-49c1-811e-07d18fd9e755 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016372/locals-too-scared-to-take-the-bus-after-fatal-attack Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:50:00 +1300 MPs drumming up support for social media ban 00:03:16 internet 40afc4d1-4775-4d6d-8886-a0f8e982615f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016367/mps-drumming-up-support-for-social-media-ban Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Lawyer of man allegedly killed by prison cellmate says it was preventable 00:05:40 crime,law 96aeb25a-8edc-4dd0-8b6a-9ffb6819d2ce https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016366/lawyer-of-man-allegedly-killed-by-prison-cellmate-says-it-was-preventable Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:33:00 +1300 Calls for a commissioner for animals amid worries welfare laws are outdated 00:06:53 law,life and society 50cd26ac-c89b-44de-ba65-464b30851497 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016365/calls-for-a-commissioner-for-animals-amid-worries-welfare-laws-are-outdated Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +1300 Parker devastated by positive doping test but confident he'll be cleared 00:03:16 sport 6a0dab62-9b7d-4aee-9d47-5f75527ef36e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016364/parker-devastated-by-positive-doping-test-but-confident-he-ll-be-cleared Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Tens of thousands of computers infected with info stealing software 00:05:32 internet,technology 285cba6c-be9b-4b82-a61d-a31092965002 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016363/tens-of-thousands-computers-infected-with-info-stealing-software Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:13:00 +1300 Millions of teens lose access to social media as ban comes into place 00:07:22 world politics,Australia 3434e681-1b42-4935-bd4f-3d55ded6d9d8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016362/millions-of-teens-lose-access-to-social-media-as-ban-comes-into-place Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 How to handle the build up to Christmas 00:06:20 health 82ad0efa-02bc-4a7d-abf6-fb6698add368 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016361/how-to-handle-the-build-up-to-christmas Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:47:00 +1300 Calls for overhaul of Australian parliamentary entitlement rules 00:06:42 world politics,Australia f95657b6-b1e8-431d-81fe-d68566280cc3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016208/calls-for-overhaul-of-australian-parliamentary-entitlement-rules Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Tongariro businesses hit as fire frightens off tourists 00:03:38 emergency services,environment,tourism c1b33c63-1652-45d0-b69c-1c3bfc6c7062 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016207/tongariro-businesses-hit-as-fire-frightens-off-tourists Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for 9 December 2025 00:01:56 business,economy 7e6177b3-e791-4e54-a0f9-9b382755c2e7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019016206/evening-business-for-9-december-2025 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:35:00 +1300 All Blacks won't play in the regions for at least three years 00:02:53 sport e62c41db-f0b4-4d1c-b75c-09053d6d8407 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016204/all-blacks-won-t-play-in-the-regions-for-at-least-three-years Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Major RMA overhaul revealed 00:10:28 local council,politics e7d1a3a2-98f1-427d-a99e-1fe3f80c9a61 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016205/major-rma-overhaul-revealed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:16:00 +1300 Government reveals sweeping overhaul of the RMA 00:04:26 law,local council,politics 056ec3f0-975d-4dea-9336-43974142fb29 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016203/government-reveals-sweeping-overhaul-of-the-rma Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Manhunt underway after fatal stabbing on Auckland bus 00:07:40 crime,police e59ea202-6c22-4636-bf4a-345decb2d8e0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016202/manhunt-underway-after-fatal-stabbing-on-auckland-bus Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +1300 DOC investigating after hikers dropped at Tongariro crossing 00:07:13 environment,tourism,weather 9d8b0cd4-5a23-423c-816e-9c2010fe08d6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016198/doc-investigating-after-hikers-dropped-at-tongariro-crossing Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Man arrested after fatal Auckland bus stabbing 00:04:14 crime,police 3985305a-b561-456c-a171-96df4de6280b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016197/man-arrested-after-fatal-auckland-bus-stabbing Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:32:00 +1300 Eliesa Katoa's rugby league career and health in jeopardy after head knock 00:03:45 sport b9a9ff7e-ddb2-47c2-9849-1a03d421a969 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016195/eliesa-katoa-s-rugby-league-career-and-health-in-jeopardy-after-head-knock Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Christchurch school wows with end of year concert 00:08:01 education,music 66763f8d-ebb3-402d-961f-d6ac78419418 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016196/christchurch-school-wows-with-end-of-year-concert Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Paramount in bidding war with Netflix to buy Warner Brothers 00:05:11 world politics,USA 177bcb40-d3f1-4234-9210-7e81ef62c394 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016194/paramount-in-bidding-war-with-netflix-to-buy-warner-brothers Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Retail rage on the rise for shoppers this festive season 00:07:09 business,retail rage 4d376e30-a205-4196-a504-a748d1f2f5da https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016193/retail-rage-on-the-rise-for-shoppers-this-festive-season Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:46:00 +1300 Zelensky to discuss peace proposals in London 00:05:45 world e1eab6eb-8c9b-42c0-9aaf-93dffe6b6676 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016056/zelensky-to-discuss-peace-proposals-in-london Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:37:00 +1300 Evening business for 8 December 2025 00:03:37 business 6c6eb22d-db54-4dbc-be25-56dab12d2955 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019016055/evening-business-for-8-december-2025 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:33:00 +1300 Queenstown skier claims 20th world cup podium place 00:03:38 sport 713e3f6e-494b-4a1a-88a9-306d1a35f7a0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016054/queenstown-skier-claims-20th-world-cup-podium-place Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:27:00 +1300 Firefighters scrambling to contain fires in Tongariro National Park 00:06:13 environment,weather ec4df7c7-68ba-41bc-90ae-25f0ff6a4f4e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016053/firefighters-scrambling-to-contain-fires-in-tongariro-national-park Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:19:00 +1300 Former Police Commissioner accuses police minister of withholding info on McSkimming 00:03:35 crime 0d01fc63-a396-4080-b426-2eab4d0cccd3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016052/former-police-commissioner-accuses-police-minister-of-withholding-info-on-mcskimming Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Calls for a new national nutrition survey 00:10:54 health c01f0044-e011-402e-947f-6c12d5f81150 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016050/calls-for-a-new-national-nutrition-survey Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Appeal for people at measles locations of interest to call Healthline 00:07:34 health 484a2f0e-a032-4ba0-aa6e-7ff7561878ca https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016046/appeal-for-people-at-measles-locations-of-interest-to-call-healthline Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:43:00 +1300 Parts of the country sweltering under heat alerts 00:03:30 weather 757c738e-5ad6-42cc-9150-056fde8f77bc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016045/parts-of-the-country-sweltering-under-heat-alerts Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +1300 Questions remain over state of All Blacks coaching staff 00:05:35 sport 3c26d11f-9615-4c36-87b2-0ebf820341f8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016044/questions-remain-over-state-of-all-blacks-coaching-staff Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:23:00 +1300 Running prodigy Sam Ruthe smashes secondary school records 00:07:02 sport 527b029f-feb3-4f0c-96e1-158892b7efea https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016043/running-prodigy-sam-ruthe-smashes-secondary-school-records Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Israel getting closer to phase two of Gaza ceasefire plan 00:05:01 world c8089e8e-3d90-4bc8-bf5a-675427113f61 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016042/israel-getting-closer-to-phase-two-of-gaza-ceasefire-plan Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Man ditches home insurance after huge price jump based on risk 00:07:53 8852f5c1-cfab-4a1c-a8e0-0731d129fee4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019016041/man-ditches-home-insurance-after-huge-price-jump-based-on-risk Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:52:00 +1300 Cat missing for 14 years reunited with owner 00:06:08 49f43614-197a-4728-8847-5b811df60a4a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015742/cat-missing-for-14-years-reunited-with-owner Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:43:00 +1300 Countries to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation 00:05:19 2b4a8491-ccda-41a8-982e-4c7c03a74266 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015741/countries-to-boycott-eurovision-over-israel-s-participation Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 5 December 2025 00:02:54 business 38354969-0f56-467f-9b2a-33e2e863527f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015740/evening-business-for-5-december-2025 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Black Caps dominate for second day in a row in West Indies test 00:02:12 sport 26b957c1-416f-41fc-b52b-6332f85fc783 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015738/black-caps-dominate-for-second-day-in-a-row-in-west-indies-test Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:29:00 +1300 Dozens of fake stores scamming online shoppers taken down 00:05:49 acbbab9a-24ec-46eb-97aa-bb3189913f64 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015739/dozens-of-fake-stores-scamming-online-shoppers-taken-down Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:19:00 +1300 High court reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi to Te Pāti Māori 00:04:27 7065b8d2-53eb-42b9-aaef-cb6d064de456 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015735/high-court-reinstates-mariameno-kapa-kingi-to-te-pati-maori Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Kmart walks back on some recalls of potentially asbestos contaminated sand 00:11:17 905ec0c8-b586-4eb8-8a7c-1f842b06493b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015736/kmart-walks-back-on-some-recalls-of-potentially-asbestos-contaminated-sand Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:48:00 +1300 Man caught trying to smuggle geckos out of the country jailed 00:04:01 70df1d3f-8cda-459e-bfb2-bd49e63485d0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015733/man-caught-trying-to-smuggle-geckos-out-of-the-country-jailed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Critical public health roles could go under new restructure 00:04:10 b2ea1f1d-457e-4d70-b0fc-bd24d0d27856 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015729/critical-public-health-roles-could-go-under-new-restructure Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:35:00 +1300 Biggest indoor sport and aquatics centre in the country prepares to open 00:02:57 82c196ff-409c-445d-a697-dbb692de20b0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015720/biggest-indoor-sport-and-aquatics-centre-in-the-country-prepares-to-open Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +1300 Sprinter Eddie Osei switches to competing for Australia 00:03:21 1d9fdd81-2722-4a7e-bee9-fec225e9edcc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015718/sprinter-eddie-osei-switches-to-competing-for-australia Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:25:00 +1300 The highest and lowest priced properties sold this year 00:04:22 f93e12d6-621a-40d6-92bb-ed41ff390deb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015719/the-highest-and-lowest-priced-properties-sold-this-year Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:10:00 +1300 Professor sparks debate after refusing to reply to emails beginning 'hey' 00:07:04 141f9a73-f3a3-483d-85b1-e6157f66048c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015717/professor-sparks-debate-after-refusing-to-reply-to-emails-beginning-hey Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:05:00 +1300 Children injured after chemical mixup at childcare centre 00:03:24 8cd9f1ba-4660-41e5-83d9-c78f5941c263 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015715/children-injured-after-chemical-mixup-at-childcare-centre Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Meta deleting teens accounts ahead of Aus social media ban 00:06:49 Australia b2915cc9-25c8-4a68-ac03-d940cf316b72 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015525/meta-deleting-teens-accounts-ahead-of-aus-social-media-ban Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:32:00 +1300 Evening business for 4 december 2025 00:04:11 business 0dab6a31-ce67-4970-b433-bebb1b2417c7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015524/evening-business-for-4-december-2025 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:28:00 +1300 Black Caps well in control of first test against West Indies 00:03:42 sport e87a162f-39f1-4580-a27d-4c2913fd8212 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015523/black-caps-well-in-control-of-first-test-against-west-indies Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:24:00 +1300 Soliders gather to mark 75 years since military unit formed 00:04:23 history ec69a8f1-ec96-4d4a-8dc7-c7cef012dc95 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015522/soliders-gather-to-mark-75-years-since-military-unit-formed Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:18:00 +1300 IKEA opens its doors to excited Auckland shoppers 00:02:23 transport,IKEA 97b9651a-8483-4b20-b8b4-bb7ab7c59c0f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015519/ikea-opens-its-doors-to-excited-auckland-shoppers Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:12:00 +1300 Government rejects stronger climate targets 00:04:02 climate,politics 19a1de1c-2ad2-42f1-b6cf-3946577da48a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015517/government-rejects-stronger-climate-targets Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 NZTA pauses millions in funding over false police breath tests 00:05:18 law,transport,NZTA,alcohol breath tests,police 2c64a03a-18c3-46aa-82fd-9d7f9e97400d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015518/nzta-pauses-millions-in-funding-over-false-police-breath-tests Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Olympic swimmer Lewis Clareburt to dive into training in Australia 00:07:05 sport,Lewis Clareburt,Olympics 75f23f37-36fc-4f38-be19-0477a1c1d63b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015511/olympic-swimmer-lewis-clareburt-to-dive-into-training-in-australia Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:38:00 +1300 Long awaited changes coming for retirement villages 00:03:02 law,money,Retirement Villages Act 2d78a0fd-56d5-49f9-b215-8e8c68415d58 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015510/long-awaited-changes-coming-for-retirement-villages Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:29:00 +1300 Did the IKEA traffic chaos eventuate? 00:04:21 transport,Auckland Region,IKEA,traffic 32f2b59f-9985-4edb-9f42-9a975b9270d2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015509/did-the-ikea-traffic-chaos-eventuate Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:29:00 +1300 Rugby World Cup draw happens two years before tournament 00:04:16 sport,Rugby World Cup 19167281-4345-45df-8da8-35f8b4f7b5f4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015508/rugby-world-cup-draw-happens-two-years-before-tournament Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Photos released from Jeffrey Epstein's private island 00:05:40 US 1f6e7a7e-9404-4648-acb9-fcce4a8f9456 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015507/photos-released-from-jeffrey-epstein-s-private-island Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Companies making ultra processed food sued in the US 00:09:20 food,health,UPF,ultra processed food 664c86f3-906b-488e-adaa-39cc2159371e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015506/companies-making-ultra-processed-food-sued-in-the-us Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Landmark report released into tragic British sporting event 00:05:34 politics 0d7dbbe9-2a60-457e-b314-6843578decac https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015361/landmark-report-released-into-tragic-british-sporting-event Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for Wednesday 3rd December 00:02:55 business 1e011a3a-c254-4d6c-ad96-1d3940d191bb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015359/evening-business-for-wednesday-3rd-december Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:34:00 +1300 Things balanced in first test between Black Caps and West Indies 00:03:49 sport 54a57478-9654-4622-bd2a-d09b7f66539e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015358/things-balanced-in-first-test-between-black-caps-and-west-indies Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Public service commissioner says Coster did the right thing by resigning 00:08:15 1784d87e-3d83-496d-a531-53e052223b5e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015360/public-service-comissioner-says-coster-did-the-right-thing-by-resigning Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:14:00 +1300 Rural campground hit by tornado 00:05:16 ccd4b329-71bb-4d59-b010-822079aa0ac0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015357/rural-campground-hit-by-tornado Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Kindergarten provider to pay hundreds of thousands to remove asbestos 00:07:13 99571e72-6541-4151-a330-95e2ed905e2c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015356/kindergarten-provider-to-pay-hundreds-of-thousands-to-remove-asbestos Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:48:00 +1300 Call for Papanui Point to be closed after two more drownings 00:06:38 b6f4750b-430f-4b32-8a4c-bdce80c04348 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015351/call-for-papanui-point-to-be-closed-after-two-more-drownings Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Costello back in firing line over tobacco industry's influence 00:03:46 b700b3b1-6918-4f86-9db7-2719c322d4e0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015348/costello-back-in-firing-line-over-tobacco-industry-s-influence Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:35:00 +1300 Smart watch doubling as alarm helping to reduce police callouts 00:03:58 d3fba7e0-86f4-40f8-8c22-d4259f2ccdfd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015347/smart-watch-doubling-as-alarm-helping-to-reduce-police-callouts Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:29:00 +1300 All Whites to play two games on home soil before world cup 00:03:45 sport 62591d19-2009-4a55-8f01-f790fadfdfb0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015345/all-whites-to-play-two-games-on-home-soil-before-world-cup Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:25:00 +1300 What's the best way to shop at IKEA? 00:07:28 a1d5c861-6e0b-43f3-9347-14d649b707fc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015346/what-s-the-best-way-to-shop-at-ikea Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:16:00 +1300 Sumatra dealing with devestation after flooding and landslides 00:05:18 d82af781-5c5d-4853-8e7b-8d0565aa3ee2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015344/sumatra-dealing-with-devestation-after-flooding-and-landslides Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Nearly half of vehicles overdue for WOF according to app 00:07:17 c27d694a-3ffe-42c2-812c-c9f05a6e9ac6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015343/nearly-half-of-vehicles-overdue-for-wof-according-to-app Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:47:00 +1300 Australia rolls out National Artificial Intelligence Plan 00:07:09 world politics,Australia 7e64847e-b64d-4dd6-b8b3-7d4478e993a4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015198/australia-rolls-out-national-artificial-intelligence-plan Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:37:00 +1300 Evening business for 2 December 2025 00:02:13 business,economy 22c42a62-abdc-4780-b558-f29b240d80aa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019015197/evening-business-for-2-december-2025 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Tall Blacks begin world cup qualification campaign 00:03:05 sport 40fe082a-2692-4ad9-ba53-f70d34ab5728 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015196/tall-blacks-begin-world-cup-qualification-campaign Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:29:00 +1300 Police Commissioner faces questions during Scrutiny Week 00:05:26 politics b3717240-4b8d-4dd2-b39d-90105c043264 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015195/police-commissioner-faces-questions-during-scrutiny-week Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Food safety officers at Christchurch school after rancid meals served 00:05:27 children,food,health 4b32d80b-06e4-493a-96b1-e4953d3a1f22 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015194/food-safety-officers-at-christchurch-school-after-rancid-meals-served Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Mum worried about making house safe after play sand tests positive for asbestos 00:10:04 health bc52e66b-83e4-4ab0-8c68-df7bd38be4d8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015193/mum-worried-about-making-house-safe-after-play-sand-tests-positive-for-asbestos Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:53:00 +1300 New weapon aiming to destroy hornets to be introduced 00:03:34 environment,national 7129f169-e42c-4ed3-a536-7a76ef3a7371 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015189/new-weapon-aiming-to-destroy-hornets-to-be-introduced Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Renewed call for argiculture minister to be removed 00:08:38 animals,farming 7a635504-fc66-4740-af8e-7e9dcf732135 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015188/renewed-call-for-argiculture-minister-to-be-removed Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:31:00 +1300 Black Caps' Test Championship campaign kicks off 00:04:00 sport 782f2354-64d0-4a88-8e81-9c4b8debf150 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015187/black-caps-test-championship-campaign-kicks-off Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Burial plaques stolen off soldiers graves in Invercargill 00:05:24 crime 48a261f7-2bfb-48b5-98dc-4a4c1f6cede5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015186/burial-plaques-stolen-off-soldiers-graves-in-invercargill Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Tensions between Venezuela and America ramp up 00:04:44 world 0be660dd-8e50-43cb-900b-23b9be66fd98 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015185/tensions-between-venezuela-and-america-ramp-up Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Small businesses advised not to panic over arrival of IKEA 00:07:09 business 8c6718b7-e8ee-4635-a6de-5585cc7be425 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015184/small-businesses-advised-not-to-panic-over-arrival-of-ikea Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:45:00 +1300 UK Chancellor denies lying about the country's finances 00:06:03 world politics,Europe,UK b8fe6788-0a55-436f-b172-bee421ab0263 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015039/uk-chancellor-denies-lying-about-the-country-s-finances Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:37:00 +1300 Evening business for 1 December 2025 00:04:00 business,economy d10458b7-8486-4f49-a38c-8f1f3ef54ebf https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019015038/evening-business-for-1-december-2025 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:32:00 +1300 Football Fern Annalie Longo hanging up boots after 20 years 00:04:18 sport f3ad9e14-3a3c-4fde-8523-9b6aa7449233 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015037/football-fern-annalie-longo-hanging-up-boots-after-20-years Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Spate of youth crime in Christchurch 00:06:55 crime,law,police 2b8b3232-9837-41bb-8dc0-1926b39d205f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015036/spate-of-youth-crime-in-christchurch Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:18:00 +1300 Details of council rates cap revealed 00:03:57 local council,politics a0f732ef-8579-4a17-a360-6bfb9998174f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015035/details-of-council-rates-cap-revealed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:08:00 +1300 IKEA CEO assures there will be no chaos 00:08:16 business,life and society 4326559b-7153-4377-b1d2-be5759a853f0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015034/ikea-ceo-assures-there-will-be-no-chaos Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:55:00 +1300 Sewage overflows impacting Auckland beaches 00:03:41 health,leisure,life and society,recreation 99380992-3f18-43cc-bd53-881f0f9d5a45 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015030/sewage-overflows-impacting-auckland-beaches Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:49:00 +1300 Food poisoning warning after school provided contaminated lunches 00:06:01 food,health,school lunches 92256536-de53-4287-b775-13a31753c2dd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015029/food-poisoning-warning-after-school-provided-contaminated-lunches Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Youth homelessness on the rise 00:03:12 housing,youth d629426a-afc1-4a30-90b8-5e5ff975fdfd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015028/youth-homelessness-on-the-rise Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:37:00 +1300 20,000 shoppers expected on IKEA opening day 00:04:16 business,life and society bdbe5614-a366-4e0a-bfc6-7c548aab441c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015027/20-000-shoppers-expected-on-ikea-opening-day Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:31:00 +1300 R360 rugby competition launch delayed 00:05:04 sport dd5de939-f724-407c-bc18-710c36828527 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015026/r360-rugby-competition-launch-delayed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:26:00 +1300 Northland leader calling for Kai Iwi lakes to be closed 00:06:43 conservation,environment 6278c15b-8f07-45f6-9077-aaccb07c5822 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015025/northland-leader-calling-for-kai-iwi-lakes-to-be-closed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:17:00 +1300 Netanyahu asks for presidential pardon in corruption cases 00:03:23 world politics,Middle East 6cca9788-2110-4213-9baa-80469580906f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015024/netanyahu-asks-for-presidential-pardon-in-corruption-cases Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Has the freedom of hybrid work made us happier? 00:06:51 employment ce0dcd01-9098-401b-afa0-85f6a6986311 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019015023/has-the-freedom-of-hybrid-work-made-us-happier Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:55:00 +1300 Bucking the Black Friday trend 00:04:41 business,Black Friday d587587d-7d6a-43fd-a377-a14900dd6332 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014744/bucking-the-black-friday-trend Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Two escape from French prison using bed sheets 00:04:23 world,UK 6bfba212-f165-47e8-8c05-e89b8fd21670 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014742/two-escape-from-french-prison-using-bed-sheets Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:29:00 +1300 Tall Blacks begin journey to Basketball World Cup 00:03:39 sport,Basketball World Cup 3543b4c0-6a07-4a03-a783-fb2275e04074 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014740/tall-blacks-begin-journey-to-basketball-world-cup Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Firefighters, health workers walk off job in more strike action 00:04:31 health,politics,firefighters,healthcare,strike 013406e9-a895-4c36-ac88-a82d635d1844 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014739/firefighters-health-workers-walk-off-job-in-more-strike-action Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:21:00 +1300 Evening business for 28 November 2025 00:05:29 business a710f1fd-3646-4403-873d-88ea2c4be695 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019014741/evening-business-for-28-november-2025 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +1300 NZTA doubles down that breaks that caused deaths are not unsafe 00:04:44 transport,NZTA,Transport Agency,braking system 789a6059-d92a-43e7-ba64-e5625e8ba232 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014737/nzta-doubles-down-that-breaks-that-caused-deaths-are-not-unsafe Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:10:00 +1300 Police bust major crime syndicate trafficking drugs 00:07:32 crime,drug bust,drugs 13a4db51-f3d8-4f71-9a10-ad4a83827d51 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014733/police-bust-major-crime-syndicate-trafficking-drugs Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +1300 IKEA expected to cause major traffic delays 00:09:19 business,transport,Auckland Region,IKEA,traffic 1c7ca283-e0f3-4475-966d-aa17495484a6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014731/ikea-expected-to-cause-major-traffic-delays Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +1300 Parents still waiting to hear from retailers on asbestos sand 00:04:23 business,health,asbestos sand 953cc97b-74d0-4611-b7d9-614f4baddd0e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014730/parents-still-waiting-to-hear-from-retailers-on-asbestos-sand Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Recession perfect time for getting a tattoo 00:03:35 arts,Tattoo & Art Festival,tattoos 51cf818f-97a3-4da4-a215-e1a447eacc91 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014725/recession-perfect-time-for-getting-a-tattoo Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:28:00 +1300 Big Black Caps names propose new T20 competition 00:04:35 sport aca6e089-bcc9-4e47-8931-b33ab8d94f12 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014723/big-black-caps-names-propose-new-t20-competition Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +1300 The rules catching renters out 00:03:23 housing,law,renting 88799b3a-be4a-4785-a654-09bca5c3162e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014722/the-rules-catching-renters-out Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:12:00 +1300 Death toll continues to rise in Hong Kong apartment fires 00:04:51 world,Asia b7424bd5-5ad3-4a54-9a61-58621156f8e7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014720/death-toll-continues-to-rise-in-hong-kong-apartment-fires Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:10:00 +1300 E-scooter rules 'outdated and dangerous' - National MP 00:06:36 politics,transport,E-scooters 864700b1-fdea-47a3-b436-b57cbef665c9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014719/e-scooter-rules-outdated-and-dangerous-national-mp Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:50:00 +1300 Officials working towards second phase of Gaza Ceasefire 00:04:48 world politics,Middle East f70f0fc1-7910-43a1-a6e2-9a292b552ea1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014563/officials-working-towards-second-phase-of-gaza-ceasefire Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:46:00 +1300 New Auckland speedway track unveiled at Waikaraka Park 00:04:18 leisure,local council,sport,speedway 7614ddd5-91a5-4f54-9248-26cd3f12fe2e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014562/new-auckland-speedway-track-unveiled-at-waikaraka-park Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 27 November 2025 00:03:56 business,economy b7947df2-d71f-4b71-b908-27c7a38d2e05 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019014561/evening-business-for-27-november-2025 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:32:00 +1300 NZ Cricket Boss fighting for his job amid power struggle 00:03:48 sport df943f0b-be4e-4279-b533-f75dea6ea5b1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014560/nz-cricket-boss-fighting-for-his-job-amid-power-struggle Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Labour calls for retailers who sold asbestos sand to be held to account 00:07:29 children,health,politics 93048fef-0a40-4120-a607-d2db8a005456 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014559/labour-calls-for-retailers-who-sold-asbestos-sandto-be-held-to-account Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Proposed Waikato housing subdivision sparks land occupation 00:03:45 housing,politics,te ao Māori 24cd6446-7c4c-4a2a-933f-c61a805f3591 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014554/proposed-waikato-housing-subdivision-sparks-land-occupation Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Christchurch revealed as home for Erebus memorial 00:09:08 history,local council cfa5c2d1-1d96-4001-ada6-cf755d0cab8f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014553/christchurch-revealed-as-home-for-erebus-memorial Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:54:00 +1300 Lifecycle of a loaf: The company turning bread back into flour 00:04:37 business,food,science,technology 2158f352-c7bc-4647-bbdd-5338f83ab98d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014548/lifecycle-of-a-loaf-the-company-turning-bread-back-into-flour Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Scramble to find survivors after huge fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment complex 00:06:51 emergency services,world,Hong Kong d91ecc17-975d-418a-a74b-c74a9d285822 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014547/scramble-to-find-survivors-after-huge-fire-engulfs-hong-kong-apartment-complex Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Christchurch reserve chosen as Erebus plane crash memorial 00:02:53 history,national,politics,spiritual practices 48c4c758-a13c-45b5-b916-64327d2c165b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014546/christchurch-reserve-chosen-as-erebus-plane-crash-memorial Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:31:00 +1300 Swiss star Stan Wawrinka to play ASB Classic 00:04:44 sport 84c2534a-40a2-49b3-b04d-690436ffe577 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014545/swiss-star-stan-wawrinka-to-play-asb-classic Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:23:00 +1300 IRD cracking down on cryptocurrency investors 00:07:25 law,money,politics,cryptocurrency,taxes 21e041fd-5e9b-413c-9102-50f500112489 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014544/ird-cracking-down-on-cryptocurrency-investors Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:13:00 +1300 Two National Guard troops shot blocks away from White House 00:06:23 world politics,USA 317f0cde-02ca-43b0-ba35-84cb959b1188 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014543/two-national-guard-troops-shot-blocks-away-from-white-house Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +1300 Businesses outraged at local community board vote against Eden Park events 00:06:22 local council,music,Eden Park,concerts 68410b60-e8d0-4a3a-a94c-bafa50769399 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014541/businesses-outraged-at-local-community-board-vote-against-eden-park-events Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:45:00 +1300 What Budget Day brought for the UK 00:05:46 2d0df313-1ead-4315-b791-99ed3b9b5716 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014390/what-budget-day-brought-for-the-uk Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:34:00 +1300 Evening business for 26 November 2025 00:06:44 business 42d940f1-9571-4280-bd57-731cefaf9a01 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019014389/evening-business-for-26-november-2025 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:32:00 +1300 Grace Wisnewski returns to Football Ferns 00:03:51 sport 2ff7cb32-cffd-4e59-8485-dfdfd544881f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014388/grace-wisnewski-returns-to-football-ferns Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:28:00 +1300 Vehicle tyres biggest source of microplastics in the ocean 00:05:38 6f174f40-7ab6-45c3-bcd4-a35db6fa9b2d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014387/vehicle-tyres-biggest-source-of-microplastics-in-the-ocean Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +1300 Mum gets life sentence for murdering children, hiding bodies in suitcase 00:03:17 crime d614ef12-0591-4161-9942-8ffff30d1c7f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014385/mum-gets-life-setence-for-murdering-children-hiding-bodies-in-suitcase Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:07:00 +1300 OCR cut to lowest level in three years 00:08:53 money fbd87860-8814-4a16-8df7-c18f1d0e674d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014386/ocr-cut-to-lowest-level-in-three-years Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:50:00 +1300 AI tool to provide digital front door to mental health services 00:09:38 technology 678bbde2-e874-45a9-80bb-ef7bb5fca755 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014383/ai-tool-to-provide-digital-front-door-to-mental-health-services Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:43:00 +1300 Native freshwater fish resurfaces after a decade of searching 00:03:58 environment c32c7411-15a3-413a-b98e-fa133940b5d7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014378/native-freshwater-fish-resurfaces-after-a-decade-of-searching Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Fifa to adpot tennis-style system for 2026 World Cup draw 00:04:21 sport 0b358d4e-a90d-41c6-b652-84b9e5cb777c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014376/fifa-to-adpot-tennis-style-system-for-2026-world-cup-draw Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:18:00 +1300 Tradie creates flourishing garden in company carpark 00:06:53 business,food,life and society f60ba286-b77f-413e-9ff4-59a63c3b2c3a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014377/tradie-creates-flourishing-garden-in-company-carpark Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:13:00 +1300 Thai woman found alive in coffin moments before cremation 00:04:56 eaaf8f57-edf1-45ea-97ee-fa82be37bfd4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014374/thai-woman-found-alive-in-coffin-moments-before-cremation Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +1300 Are the days of lavish Christmas parties wrapping up? 00:08:54 5dafb4fc-a5df-430c-85f9-0a49ae998966 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014373/are-the-days-of-lavish-christmas-parties-wrapping-up Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:48:00 +1300 Hezbollah considering options after top commander killed in Israeli strike 00:05:28 614475ca-c6fe-4cd4-b9d5-0e89e328d18d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014229/hezbollah-considering-options-after-top-commander-killed-in-israeli-strike Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Children killed in Sanson fire remembered at funeral 00:04:18 1fd3a9a4-4f3c-4f08-b4e1-a25d8e97ad06 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014227/children-killed-in-sanson-fire-remembered-at-funeral Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 25 November 2025 00:04:46 business 7f7cfb04-2f75-464a-8687-2f6c831536a5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014219/evening-business-for-25-november-2025 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:32:00 +1300 Peter Burling says control Team NZ wanted over him forced him out 00:03:52 sport 03f4b4da-2e41-49a3-bdea-0470f4984c9f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014217/peter-burling-says-control-team-nz-wanted-over-him-forced-him-out Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Plan for biggest shake up to local government in three decades 00:06:11 948ee311-c7b5-41b0-a632-d3a126659a2d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014216/plan-for-biggest-shake-up-to-local-government-in-three-decades Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +1300 Bodies recovered after climbers die on Mt Cook 00:02:40 2d44cdbc-6c22-4219-9f03-0d1e0a2369b7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014208/bodies-recovered-after-climbers-die-on-mt-cook Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Regional councils to be axed in radical government proposal 00:09:55 politics 782ba1e5-5e79-438a-8d44-169e09c0c0f6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014209/regional-councils-to-be-axed-in-radical-government-proposal Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +1300 Money for research funding drying up says scientist 00:06:55 73802159-5883-41d5-9d58-a0dd191869e2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014203/money-for-research-funding-drying-up-says-scientist Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Homeowners blindsided as houses don't meet resource consent 00:04:54 Auckland 3309a696-4ef0-463c-89b8-fd67528a97f4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014202/homeowners-blindsided-as-houses-don-t-meet-resource-consent Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:35:00 +1300 Names of abuse suvivors published online in MSD privacy breach 00:04:50 df620338-e8d8-4086-8a4f-148bb8614588 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014200/names-of-abuse-suvivors-published-online-in-msd-privacy-breach Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:31:00 +1300 Everton player red carded for slapping his own team-mate 00:03:29 sport bbf2c37a-eb70-4002-94b1-221797d39985 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014199/everton-player-red-carded-for-slapping-his-own-team-mate Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Renowned Hills Hats seeks crowdfunding 00:06:14 9097cab5-f266-4379-8199-9e64df353954 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014207/renowned-hills-hats-seeks-crowdfunding Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:16:00 +1300 US judge dismisses case against former FBI director 00:04:34 ace59eda-e0d3-45b9-b361-b9ea7eeccc45 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014201/us-judge-dismisses-case-against-former-fbi-director Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Consumers warned to assume imported products aren't being tested 00:06:50 fcbbd358-5465-4468-9eef-0580a2a690ad https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014197/consumers-warned-to-assume-imported-products-aren-t-being-tested Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:49:00 +1300 Teenagers to take on world's largest expedition race 00:04:29 sport 32716d8c-7d89-44b3-bd84-b596aea50090 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014060/teenagers-to-take-on-world-s-largest-expedition-race Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Rise in Russian activity in UK water 00:05:33 world politics,UK 4b472811-40c1-4f8f-b3fb-8f6e0664123f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014059/rise-in-russian-activity-in-uk-water Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:37:00 +1300 Evening business for 24 November 2025 00:03:01 business,economy 8917d28e-7e10-4421-8886-22bd83eed6d7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019014058/evening-business-for-24-november-2025 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:33:00 +1300 Kane Williamson to return to Black Caps for West Indies series 00:03:40 sport c558b6eb-71d8-493d-99a4-75ea715d65bd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014057/kane-williamson-to-return-to-black-caps-for-west-indies-series Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Over one million tonnes of food wasted each year 00:07:34 climate,food 4eedb0fb-36ba-448d-a78f-a0dfab8793a5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014056/over-one-million-tonnes-of-food-wasted-each-year Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Prime Minister hit with claims Kiwisaver policy linked to age rise 00:03:47 money,politics db2bc474-f1cd-4a87-985b-9720b21e12ea https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014054/prime-minister-hit-with-claims-kiwisaver-policy-linked-to-age-rise Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:09:00 +1300 Government unveils changes to building rules 00:07:52 housing,money,politics a2643499-4a13-45ca-8c06-fa004b198924 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014055/government-unveils-changes-to-building-rules Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +1300 Low income earners biggest losers in Kiwisaver changes - economics expert 00:07:18 money,politics,retirement savings plans f26d1255-4f9e-44e7-bbce-532aff5cc3b4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014049/low-income-earners-biggest-losers-in-kiwisaver-changes-economics-expert Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Mother wants meaningful change after pepper spray prison death 00:03:27 84e86add-e0de-4c63-87cc-693ad524d9a1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014047/mother-wants-meaningful-change-after-pepper-spray-prison-death Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:37:00 +1300 Resene workers continue to strike over pay 00:03:35 91b205c0-2f49-449d-9849-4f21e70856d1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014045/resene-workers-continue-to-strike-over-pay Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +1300 Questions over future for All Blacks coach and captain 00:04:46 61abda4e-cf6c-4008-bdcb-f68ee4361ded https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014044/questions-over-future-for-all-blacks-coach-and-captain Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Newly elected Auckland coucillor calling for a rates review 00:07:09 38658cfa-b118-4c80-a104-660b273dca12 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014043/newly-elected-auckland-coucillor-calling-for-a-rates-review Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Mum put off Christmas experiences over worries about photo use 00:08:02 35e04a6f-65b2-4b21-8b62-e1fdab1c1468 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019014041/mum-put-off-christmas-experiences-over-worries-about-photo-use Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:52:00 +1300 How it feels to have a silent mind 00:06:05 f0b89a1e-a07f-4e7e-90a0-98ef080c88ee https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013764/how-it-feels-to-have-a-silent-mind Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +1300 UK Covid-19 Inquiry releases damning report 00:06:48 world 1355dc25-92d8-462f-8e11-16e2b12bbebf https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013762/uk-covid-19-inquiry-releases-damning-report Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 21 November 2025 00:04:19 business a0e2e435-745a-4be8-ac6d-de96e0bd1301 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019013760/evening-business-for-21-november-2025 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:31:00 +1300 Wellington Phoenix women suffer double blow with two players injured 00:03:17 sport f5746ff8-3599-4efa-9c43-bc521c67432c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013759/wellington-phoenix-women-suffer-double-blow-with-two-players-injured Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:28:00 +1300 Pike River families lawyer says manslaughter charges possible 00:03:24 pike river 1cfd5c97-02e4-4978-bf3e-56fc7ec8266c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013758/pike-river-families-lawyer-says-manslaughter-charges-possible Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:24:00 +1300 Competition between banks fighting for home loan customers 00:03:17 money 23cbe899-df07-471c-a015-16852c878172 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013755/competition-between-banks-fighting-for-home-loan-customers Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:15:00 +1300 Debate over transgender inclusion in sport heading to court 00:04:04 413f70bd-3932-48dd-a428-f150b9a7d273 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013753/debate-over-transgender-inclusion-in-sport-heading-to-court Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Call for government to pay for asbestos clean up in schools 00:07:37 5a41370b-3688-4172-83cd-1b6c5aa5dfb3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013754/call-for-government-to-pay-for-asbestos-clean-up-in-schools Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:51:00 +1300 Ram's brains assist researchers on impacts of head blows 00:06:45 9f7b2100-40b1-4a16-9fa8-c838067cd93e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013745/ram-s-brains-assist-researchers-on-impacts-of-head-blows Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +1300 Government quietly rejects more ambitious climate targets 00:04:55 climate,environment 63b8457c-4a49-4ff6-9387-7094621f5145 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013750/government-quietly-rejects-more-ambitious-climate-targets Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:38:00 +1300 Marlin and reef fish at risk of being commercialised 00:04:55 environment 3af4d1d0-e9dd-48c8-a7bb-2f0d9b38fdeb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013757/marlin-and-reef-fish-at-risk-of-being-commercialised Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:35:00 +1300 Ashes gets underway in Perth 00:02:33 sport cb84fc3b-3289-4895-ae6d-80d39b40fe4a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013743/ashes-gets-underway-in-perth Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Gruelling ultra race returns backed by former All Black's captain 00:10:38 recreation,sport 27cae08a-cbe1-4a3d-af17-c93000c9d938 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013744/gruelling-ultra-race-returns-backed-by-former-all-black-s-captain Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:11:00 +1300 Tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning at Bali hostel 00:05:56 world a0004dcb-b19b-41d7-840a-a418fa4404b0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013742/tourist-dies-after-suspected-mass-poisoning-at-bali-hostel Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Students struggling to get by as summer jobs dry up 00:04:39 economy,youth 3f4bdcd5-30dd-467b-9b4a-d4ff2b2b821d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013741/students-struggling-to-get-by-as-summer-jobs-dry-up Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:46:00 +1300 Australia loses out on the right to host major world summit 00:05:54 world 63e05ded-8e46-4368-a915-5a3f7545c092 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013588/australia-loses-out-on-the-right-to-host-major-world-summit Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:39:00 +1300 Evening business for 20 November 2025 00:02:25 business 3961405e-ee5b-4954-a096-dcb60ab9a01a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019013587/evening-business-for-20-november-2025 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Silver Ferns overcome stomach bug to seal win over English 00:02:15 sport f7980a05-0647-4ad0-885e-d3c036d67186 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013586/silver-ferns-overcome-stomach-bug-to-seal-win-over-english Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:28:00 +1300 Peters pledges to revoke ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill 00:03:24 policy,politics 28d2c348-aa36-43fb-923d-5ab9d12b18e4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013584/peters-pledges-to-revoke-act-s-regulatory-standards-bill Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Polling closes in Tonga's election 00:04:51 Pacific,world politics ab6de60c-f1a2-4756-bd23-bae484c8b5ff https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013585/polling-closes-in-tonga-s-election Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +1300 Government move to halt prescriptions for puberty blockers 00:04:35 health,youth efef4030-ce92-4de1-95c4-76b5cc8956d9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013582/government-move-to-halt-prescriptions-for-puberty-blockers Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Kmart sells nearly 70k units of potentially asbestos laced sand 00:10:47 health,national 7e83cb3a-86de-4733-a6a7-66a43df39156 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013583/kmart-sells-nearly-70k-units-of-potentially-asbestos-laced-sand Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:53:00 +1300 Over four million tyres collected in first year of recycle scheme 00:05:24 environment 73ccc9ca-f081-492c-885e-c3d16d0156ed https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013576/over-four-million-tyres-collected-in-first-year-of-recycle-scheme Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +1300 Driver of faulty truck that killed a man jailed for three years 00:04:16 a2e7637d-0840-4b2b-81ff-a70a48a29812 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013575/driver-of-faulty-truck-that-killed-a-man-jailed-for-three-years Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Calls for increased public awareness about domestic violence 00:04:04 07eb4ac8-a655-4952-9d66-8c96f0b50f2f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013574/calls-for-increased-public-awareness-about-domestic-violence Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:31:00 +1300 Wales vie to end seven decade losing streak against All Blacks 00:05:04 sport 082b26de-2e68-44f3-875d-e402e60f4c19 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013572/wales-vie-to-end-seven-decade-losing-streak-against-all-blacks Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Feral cats to be added to Predator Free 2050 hitlist 00:04:58 animals,conservation e0c2c659-00a2-48ae-a1bb-b25768176687 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013571/feral-cats-to-be-added-to-predator-free-2050-hitlist Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:16:00 +1300 US military officials in Ukraine to discuss end to war 00:05:40 world 33f776ee-d83a-4346-97e4-815d5f46b087 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013570/us-military-officials-in-ukraine-to-discuss-end-to-war Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Are mobile phones a distraction while eating out? 00:06:26 838dfdc5-996a-44dc-9ac1-396eac20a20c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013569/are-mobile-phones-a-distraction-while-eating-out Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +1300 British MPs repond to MI5 espionage alert 00:06:02 33ff70e8-4aca-42c6-af26-de647b06fee3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013380/british-mps-repond-to-mi5-espionage-alert Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for 19 November 2025 00:02:01 business d39bbebb-5dae-4358-a6f8-9e643a28f0d0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013378/evening-business-for-19-november-2025 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Black Caps vs West Indies marred by rain again 00:02:24 sport e761a376-145d-429a-b7cf-b676fab07fa8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013376/black-caps-vs-west-indies-marred-by-rain-again Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Pike River mine families still fighting 00:09:11 21941dc9-93b2-4ce9-be49-2d551c3b5a68 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013377/pike-river-mine-families-still-fighting Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +1300 Govt announces end to Rotorua emergency housig motels 00:03:25 801bcfee-ba84-4c46-add6-d055e9f30a26 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013375/govt-announces-end-to-rotorua-emergency-housig-motels Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:13:00 +1300 Worksafe changes won't lead to another Pike River - Van Velden 00:05:45 politics 8f81deba-40a8-4ff2-ac5d-856fb4929892 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013374/worksafe-changes-won-t-lead-to-another-pike-river-van-velden Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Mounting calls for stronger dog control law 00:04:45 8858152a-c349-4213-8b02-8bc477cf4537 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013373/mounting-calls-for-stronger-dog-control-law Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:53:00 +1300 New Cook Strait ferry project to be under $2 billion - Peters 00:02:55 transport d5b65a2b-29ad-44ec-95b7-52ba74ca27a7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013369/new-cook-strait-ferry-project-to-be-under-2-billion-peters Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Play sand postive for asbestos at West Auckland primary school 00:06:05 education aa0cd241-36b2-4fc9-ae42-56c501603181 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013368/play-sand-postive-for-asbestos-at-west-auckland-primary-school Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +1300 NZ ranked 'low-performing' with Climate Change performance 00:03:24 climate 67f6b9d8-7c7f-4435-abaa-33120fb03105 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013367/nz-ranked-low-performing-with-climate-change-performance Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +1300 Eli Katoa ruled out of 2026 NRL season after brain injury 00:03:38 sport 58016a08-218b-4dc9-8a15-1046e66986da https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013365/eli-katoa-ruled-out-of-2026-nrl-season-after-brain-injury Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Have you got a silent mind? 00:07:43 science 9d57bbde-88ab-4faa-9a0b-01562768b4e4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013364/have-you-got-a-silent-mind Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:17:00 +1300 China-Japan tensions affecting travel 00:02:34 a56f8ce3-62e0-44a8-abad-5e5c15ccb267 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013363/china-japan-tensions-affecting-travel Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Does Aotearoa need a population of 10 million? 00:07:40 f2ebe94b-cc4a-467f-adef-22ac236e2bb1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013366/does-aotearoa-need-a-population-of-10-million Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:47:00 +1300 Australia's conservative politics facing turmoil 00:07:43 Australia 88f0bc71-a7a7-48c4-a1d0-3d6e09948975 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013221/australia-s-conservative-politics-facing-turmoil Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 18 November 2025 00:04:19 business,economy f195d947-5ed7-4f3a-b981-ba8ba93978bc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019013220/evening-business-for-18-november-2025 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:29:00 +1300 Black Caps in with chance to seal another ODI series win 00:03:45 sport,Black caps b9e375dc-28db-4947-af73-e981225573ab https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013217/black-caps-in-with-chance-to-seal-another-odi-series-win Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:24:00 +1300 Health NZ steps up precautations after two superbug outbreaks 00:06:09 health,VRE,antibiotic-resistantance,super bugs 2779076a-86e5-40c6-998e-fb214798cf21 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013218/health-nz-steps-up-precautations-after-two-superbug-outbreaks Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:12:00 +1300 Contaminated sand clean up requirements a grey area 00:07:40 health,asbestos,asbestos sand a849adc1-e262-4aed-bfc4-194eeb9db581 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013215/contaminated-sand-clean-up-requirements-a-grey-area Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Parents worry homes may be contaminated as play sand recalled 00:04:33 health,asbestos,asbestos sand 81a390f4-7736-4bbe-8b99-c9c02c177924 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013214/parents-worry-homes-may-be-contaminated-as-play-sand-recalled Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +1300 Product safety rules for toys not fit for purpose - Consumer NZ 00:07:30 health,law,Consumer NZ,asbestos e3ae858e-1f27-4f34-9458-d663e5aa3fa9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013209/product-safety-rules-for-toys-not-fit-for-purpose-consumer-nz Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Air NZ cabin crew may walk off job in strike action 00:02:10 money,transport,Air NZ,Air New Zealand 9238b06f-81ef-4d46-820d-161eb51b7f69 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013208/air-nz-cabin-crew-may-walk-off-job-in-strike-action Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:37:00 +1300 Petitions addressing hot-button topics presented to Parliament 00:03:33 politics 689bcd3c-8d32-4659-ae63-d86d2568fad3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013207/petitions-addressing-hot-button-topics-presented-to-parliament Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:31:00 +1300 All Whites to play for final time this year 00:03:45 sport,All Whites d10f6b69-b987-4411-8a17-844d2122ab60 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013205/all-whites-to-play-for-final-time-this-year Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:22:00 +1300 Canterbury likely to get country's first rubber road 00:06:51 transport,Canterbury,rubber road c953603f-fd90-4da5-b91e-8fc6f676ad1e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013204/canterbury-likely-to-get-country-s-first-rubber-road Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:12:00 +1300 US-drafted Gaza peace plan backed by UN Security Council 00:06:32 world,US 68da985a-d120-4a3d-af20-a0c72bdef854 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013202/us-drafted-gaza-peace-plan-backed-by-un-security-council Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +1300 Who is benefitting from a gig economy? 00:08:29 business,law,Uber drivers a0cb94ea-88e0-4bb3-9b7e-6bec9b009ace https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013203/who-is-benefitting-from-a-gig-economy Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:48:00 +1300 UK plans to overhaul asylum policy 00:05:13 986a1dc2-3648-43b7-b614-d4b11776fc2d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013056/uk-plans-to-overhaul-asylum-policy Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Factory using zero-silica engineered stone 00:04:08 3f1ac6d7-1a5c-482e-ae7f-38eae009129d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013055/factory-using-zero-silica-engineered-stone Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Evening business for 17 November 2025 00:03:50 business 6d64409c-984e-4add-a25a-468ab9c74322 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013054/evening-business-for-17-november-2025 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Silver Ferns series against England on the line 00:03:13 sport eb9c7464-d266-46f0-9fcc-1bb633a561a1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013051/silver-ferns-series-against-england-on-the-line Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:22:00 +1300 Displaced Gaza families hit with winter storm and floods 00:06:51 e78002f8-9383-4e6a-b0fc-11add23fece3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013048/displaced-gaza-families-hit-with-winter-storm-and-floods Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:19:00 +1300 Death of children and father at house fire being treated as murder suicide, RNZ understands 00:02:30 20309f47-36a1-47ad-a7be-732537659fef https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013049/death-of-children-and-father-at-house-fire-being-treated-as-murder-suicide-rnz-understands Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Childcare centres close over asbestos contaminated sand 00:10:26 education,health 37e2d516-4727-4967-b7c3-367e2235b3c7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013047/childcare-centres-close-over-asbestos-contaminated-sand Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:49:00 +1300 Government tinkering with the Clean Car Standard again 00:05:35 politics 59bf84b6-231c-4cba-9c5c-d85e2f6a48a1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013042/government-tinkering-with-the-clean-car-standard-again Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +1300 Soldier accused of twice attemping to strangle former partner 00:03:06 caef89b3-386d-4e0d-908f-47f153611758 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013041/soldier-accused-of-twice-attemping-to-strangle-former-partner Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Questions asked about All Blacks direction after big defeat 00:04:57 sport 823bd51b-2355-4800-a7d4-c8bedee50e36 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013040/questions-asked-about-all-blacks-direction-after-big-defeat Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Supreme Court upholds ruling that Uber drivers are employees 00:05:46 transport baa80c40-85b3-4295-855f-11a501c04c69 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013039/supreme-court-upholds-ruling-that-uber-drivers-are-employees Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:15:00 +1300 Iran hits panic button over severe drought 00:04:56 40b82cf2-d821-410c-a0a6-ef366e81f33c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013038/iran-hits-panic-button-over-severe-drought Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Kiwis lose $3 billion to scams over the past year 00:07:10 27bb821f-fd13-4b1f-93b8-9aad38698c51 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019013037/kiwis-lose-3-billion-to-scams-over-the-past-year Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:55:00 +1300 BBC apologises to Trump but won't go further 00:04:52 UK 3ddbf6bd-003f-42bb-93f7-876d2b3d2ec9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012752/bbc-apologises-to-trump-but-won-t-go-further Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Government invest millions into Dunedin Tunnels Trail 00:04:07 Otago,Dunedin Tunnels Trail f15fd8ee-95b9-411e-912b-69b1c9563bf6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012751/government-invest-millions-into-dunedin-tunnels-trail Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 14 November 2025 00:04:17 business 83e3532f-c72e-4dd9-b223-328cb158d607 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019012749/evening-business-for-14-november-2025 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:31:00 +1300 Black Ferns to have new coach by Christmas 00:04:05 sport,Black Ferns 0d503217-315c-4467-af6e-af0c4001ec3f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012747/black-ferns-to-have-new-coach-by-christmas Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Retirement village residents opposing policy to ban EVs 00:06:41 technology,EV fires,EVs,electric vehicles 611cfe7e-2538-48a5-9b84-fd53ccc64de2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012746/retirement-village-residents-opposing-policy-to-ban-evs Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:07:00 +1300 Police aware violent stalker in area before he murdered woman 00:13:05 crime,Corrections,Integrated Safety team,police c5351474-f57b-4fa2-ac0d-390ca615fe5a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012750/police-aware-violent-stalker-in-area-before-he-murdered-woman Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:54:00 +1300 Taranaki family halts bach rebuild for nesting penguins 00:03:53 environment,Taranaki,Whanganui,little blue penguins 056489a2-17eb-421d-83cf-6ae422779468 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012744/taranaki-family-halts-bach-rebuild-for-nesting-penguins Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Australian mayor warning local leaders about capping rates 00:06:26 Australia dbdf5026-1f03-416c-b1b1-7b930ab36416 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012743/australian-mayor-warning-local-leaders-about-capping-rates Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Increase in need to escape abusive homes shocks Women's refuge 00:03:31 women's refuge 35b71f06-2a7b-46cc-a663-e7d2202f25f8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012741/increase-in-need-to-escape-abusive-homes-shocks-women-s-refuge Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Cyclone Gabrielle Witness warns councils must do more prep for evacuations 00:03:13 Hawkes Bay,Cyclone Gabrielle e794bec0-fca8-4242-8fc1-dd5f8d2f71ee https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012737/cyclone-gabrielle-witness-warns-councils-must-do-more-prep-for-evacuations Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:28:00 +1300 Brand value of India women's cricket team shoots up following win 00:04:52 dc951868-3693-434d-aa65-f27a2cea2eba https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012735/brand-value-of-india-womens-cricket-team-shoots-up-following-win Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +1300 How long do you have to wait for Lotto winnings? 00:03:02 money,Lotto c09fb664-6c1e-4327-9fad-0b5d45497ed0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012734/how-long-do-you-have-to-wait-for-lotto-winnings Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +1300 Indian authorities still investigating fatal car explosion 00:04:48 Asia eb788a13-c85e-4d23-a561-5fddcfa2a8a8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012733/indian-authorities-still-investigating-fatal-car-explosion Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +1300 Kids outsmarting tech blocks to play games at school 00:05:56 technology 1eac8f5c-bef9-4633-89c0-bfdf04c2cca5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012730/kids-outsmarting-tech-blocks-to-play-games-at-school Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:27:00 +1300 Why gender matters when it comes to car insurance 00:02:35 money c7bd8055-222d-4a70-851d-eb9eb2ba33cb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012651/why-gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-car-insurance Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:53:00 +1300 A&P show returns full strength after last year's cut backs 00:03:28 farming,leisure,recreation,rural,A & P shows 07b30676-379d-4f96-999d-7a806e324b11 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012574/a-and-p-show-returns-full-strength-after-last-year-s-cut-backs Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Trump wades into controversial court case surrounding Netanyahu 00:05:29 world politics,Middle East b3c3d833-90be-431d-acbd-b768d7a3efd8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012573/trump-wades-into-controversial-court-case-surrounding-netanyahu Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:33:00 +1300 Evening business for 13 November 2025 00:06:22 business,economy 5ee635f2-4931-455d-a24c-6b8145f214d3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019012571/evening-business-for-13-november-2025 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Otago fast bowler shines at Black Caps T20 series 00:03:04 sport b9479dde-7a89-4057-9c5a-5475554e96dc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012569/otago-fast-bowler-shines-at-black-caps-t20-series Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +1300 NZ's transparency ratings could take a hit after police cover up - watchdog 00:05:28 law,police 856a8a9a-41fd-4d01-bc95-56ee5b01bb40 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012568/nz-s-transparency-ratings-could-take-a-hit-after-police-cover-up-watchdog Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Woman who survived violent kidnapping speaks out as abuser admits to murder 00:12:12 crime,law 73046a82-3f08-4fe6-99df-2d694e8f4808 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012566/woman-who-survived-violent-kidnapping-speaks-out-as-abuser-admits-to-murder Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +1300 Do the scathing IPCA report recommendations go far enough? 00:08:27 law,police 9e37c046-aa31-411e-a696-e29b55441437 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012561/do-the-scathing-ipca-report-recommendations-go-far-enough Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Oyster farmers say it will take years to recover from sewage overflow 00:03:33 environment,farming,food a5a57ff5-323c-4bae-9fe7-90eed1a8ce30 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012560/oyster-farmers-say-it-will-take-years-to-recover-from-sewage-overflow Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:36:00 +1300 $160 million revamp of the country's only vet school completed 00:03:44 education,farming,rural,vet training 20c5ba60-2a5e-48c7-8f39-b90634757e51 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012559/160-million-revamp-of-the-country-s-only-vet-school-completed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +1300 Robertson to name All Blacks side to face England 00:05:54 sport ff64f642-6ec7-4b82-a85a-8f58dc29ec4f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012558/robertson-to-name-all-blacks-side-to-face-england Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Ousted Te Pāti Māori MPs hold discreet meeting with former colleagues 00:04:20 politics,te ao Māori ae5d1747-8e04-4e58-9304-c82f272e9637 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012557/ousted-te-pati-maori-mps-hold-discreet-meeting-with-former-colleagues Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:15:00 +1300 Longest ever US government shut down coming to an end 00:06:15 world politics,USA 6a24a376-743b-4f2e-a599-ae3af42567b3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012556/longest-ever-us-government-shut-down-coming-to-an-end Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +1300 Fish and chips moving away from the days of cheap takeaways 00:06:16 business,food 5cda8524-f55f-4ae3-ac93-a36817272d17 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012555/fish-and-chips-moving-away-from-the-days-of-cheap-takeaways Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:48:00 +1300 MPs debating BBC situation in House of Commons 00:06:06 UK 8069048b-a088-4228-a8bc-89496a522c8f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012412/mps-debating-bbc-situation-in-house-of-commons Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Survivors of abuse in care say government promises were hollow 00:03:44 crime,law,politics,abuse in care dc3b2c44-631f-4af5-8c5b-a9a7c814ed4b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012411/survivors-of-abuse-in-care-say-government-promises-were-hollow Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:39:00 +1300 Evening business for 12 November 2025 00:02:19 business c4e791a1-362a-4e87-b3b8-2912efc56ad3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012408/evening-business-for-12-november-2025 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Phoenix women lost more than half of fans last season 00:02:25 sport,Wellington Phoenix 46b4e61c-67f2-4f77-a1c0-30a3d8e05fa1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012407/phoenix-women-lost-more-than-half-of-fans-last-season Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Local volunteers support firefighters battling Tongariro blaze 00:06:10 Tongariro National Park,Tongariro fire 056d56d7-5deb-4013-b913-03cc577f85e8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012406/local-volunteers-support-firefighters-battling-tongariro-blaze Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:21:00 +1300 The rise and fall of Andrew Coster 00:03:57 crime,law,IPCA,police 9fa73f5c-b252-4854-a619-04113bec26e8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012404/the-rise-and-fall-of-andrew-coster Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:10:00 +1300 Police commissioner says IPCA report reveals cover up 00:13:11 crime,law,IPCA,police 81bc2334-50b4-4dbe-9ef2-05ae0dfe990f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012405/police-commissioner-says-ipca-report-reveals-cover-up Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:53:00 +1300 Who's behind the giant sculptures on Transmission Gully? 00:03:43 arts,Gareth Morgan bdf06a92-aecb-476e-8fae-c034ac175026 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012398/who-s-behind-the-giant-sculptures-on-transmission-gully Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:51:00 +1300 Watercare agree to compensation after oyster farmers left without income 00:05:08 environment,Watercare 5c9e9745-0f13-4022-a890-38c858e0b1b4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012397/watercare-agree-to-compensation-after-oyster-farmers-left-without-income Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:43:00 +1300 High-ranking officers failed to act on McSkimming allegations 00:04:07 law,Jevon McSkimming 561da211-46a8-4c3f-a42f-03f7d52ff68a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012395/high-ranking-officers-failed-to-act-on-mcskimming-allegations Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +1300 "Pom Squad' - England rugby team mimic South Africa's tactic 00:04:17 sport,rugby 78e421b4-28ee-4f92-8816-d4b6d23928eb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012394/pom-squad-england-rugby-team-mimic-south-africa-s-tactic Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Couches, mattresses and rubbish dumped on Dunedin streets 00:05:36 law,illegal dumping 72e643f2-8132-4572-b92c-55f6cbe312b4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012393/couches-mattresses-and-rubbish-dumped-on-dunedin-streets Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:15:00 +1300 Suspected suicide bomber kills a dozen in Pakistan 00:04:18 world,Asia 32d05145-8219-492c-8698-e35a91816c63 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012392/suspected-suicide-bomber-kills-a-dozen-in-pakistan Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:10:00 +1300 Costco to open second mega store in Auckland 00:06:46 business,Costco b2598333-3371-4c21-9d00-9ae848f932b5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012390/costco-to-open-second-mega-store-in-auckland Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:51:00 +1300 Trotting Cup attracts thousands at Addington Raceway 00:03:09 85b781e6-55f7-4ddd-9e8c-c616487c556a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012251/trotting-cup-attracts-thousands-at-addington-raceway Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Aus's look back on country's most serious political crisis 00:06:29 Australia 325cbfc6-e7e8-4550-9bac-801223a14944 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012250/aus-s-look-back-on-country-s-most-serious-political-crisis Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:37:00 +1300 Evening business for 11 November 2025 00:03:22 business 153b2c57-c429-40b0-a781-9df5035be7e1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019012245/evening-business-for-11-november-2025 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Routliffe and Dabrowski's winning partnership is breaking up 00:03:35 sport 8a6567fc-08d7-4d43-8bc2-82f939f93eaa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012242/routliffe-and-dabrowski-s-winning-partnership-is-breaking-up Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Serious misconduct found in response to McSkimming allegations 00:07:47 crime,law,Jevon McSkimming 68861422-4817-440e-a7ff-6a3bcd03006a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012241/serious-misconduct-found-in-response-to-mcskimming-allegations Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +1300 Coalition differences aired at volume over asset sales 00:03:33 politics 915d1a57-0c0d-43f3-bfdd-04291b820fb3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012239/coalition-differences-aired-at-volume-over-asset-sales Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:09:00 +1300 Police kicked out of Firearms Safety Authority 00:08:47 law,Arms Act.,firearms,guns 0580cd26-bf1e-42e4-9a3a-da4fdfeed2be https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012238/police-kicked-out-of-firearms-safety-authority Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:53:00 +1300 Effective ban on semi-automatic firearms survives reform 00:04:03 law,politics,guns,semi-automatic firearms 5713dfdc-f3e6-41df-a76f-3ff9fcc71e07 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012237/effective-ban-on-semi-automatic-firearms-survives-reform Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Calls for baby carrier safety standards as ACC claims double 00:08:40 ACC 19834d00-cf11-4b4b-8aec-3c9a5c2c558c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012236/calls-for-baby-carrier-safety-standards-as-acc-claims-double Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:33:00 +1300 At least a week until Tongariro National Park reopens 00:03:12 Tongariro,Tongariro National Park,wildfire 05fb11ad-578c-4f4a-a33a-886213c2eab5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012232/at-least-a-week-until-tongariro-national-park-reopens Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:29:00 +1300 Big day for racegoers at NZ Trotting Cup 00:03:50 sport,NZ Trotting Cup a0fa6157-5d30-4219-9a1b-b298832d2993 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012246/big-day-for-racegoers-at-nz-trotting-cup Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:16:00 +1300 US Senate on track to end longest ever government shutdown 00:06:11 US d12033b9-db5c-4ee5-907d-c0e91b9ef5ab https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012230/us-senate-on-track-to-end-longest-ever-government-shutdown Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:10:00 +1300 Electric dirt bikes featuring in growing number of crashes 00:05:39 transport,Electric dirt bikes 2f4b5045-e720-4c17-acab-4900b1942e29 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012229/electric-dirt-bikes-featuring-in-growing-number-of-crashes Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:46:00 +1300 BBC director general resigns over Trump documentary edit 00:06:15 world politics,UK c3f58593-777f-4a3b-af2c-d6347215ed32 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012090/bbc-director-general-resigns-over-trump-documentary-edit Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 10 November 2025 00:04:46 business,economy 4404f92d-e1f2-455d-8115-c45d5f24f927 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019012088/evening-business-for-10-november-2025 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:33:00 +1300 Students help move last books into Wellington's redeveloped library 00:03:01 books 58b329a2-8789-4531-a801-f995f6fe841f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012087/students-help-move-last-books-into-wellington-s-redeveloped-library Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:29:00 +1300 Black Caps v West Indies cancelled due to rain 00:03:34 sport 8bb26e89-fd68-48b4-8156-0a98495bba5b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012086/black-caps-v-west-indies-cancelled-due-to-rain Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:25:00 +1300 People receiving pension sacrificing basics to pay off student loans 00:04:25 politics ed6a1b99-7feb-4cba-8d6d-6d76ac7b21fa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012084/people-receiving-pension-sacrificing-basics-to-pay-off-student-loans Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +1300 Te Pāti Māori MPs expelled as conflict rocks the party 00:04:05 politics,te ao Māori da7d7bff-1430-4d6d-99e1-4c05722b9f1e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012083/te-pati-maori-mps-expelled-as-conflict-rocks-the-party Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Tongariro fire a 'black scar on the land', vegetation completely gone 00:07:57 emergency services,environment 5b8e3d99-d89b-4c98-b85f-b697a522736f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012082/tongariro-fire-a-black-scar-on-the-land-vegetation-completely-gone Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Tourist helicoptered out of burning Tongariro National Park 00:10:16 conservation,environment ba8d70bd-cb4f-423f-9ebd-b99c1a6a0c1b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012077/tourist-helicoptered-out-of-burning-tongariro-national-park Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:33:00 +1300 All Blacks scrape their way to victory against Scotland 00:04:20 sport b8f0e1a5-51c7-4c98-b592-aae017001cdc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012075/all-blacks-scrape-their-way-to-victory-against-scotland Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Blanket bans on pets in rentals to be disallowed 00:07:40 housing,life and society,politics 36246974-ecfa-46ea-b5e0-8e246392be61 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012074/blanket-bans-on-pets-in-rentals-to-be-disallowed Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:12:00 +1300 More details emerge on atrocities unfolding in Sudan 00:05:21 world politics,Africa,Middle East 452c4247-6941-4267-b2f6-fcd8d8801a3e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012073/more-details-emerge-on-atrocities-unfolding-in-sudan Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Traffic control grounds Santa's sleigh in Piopio 00:06:17 life and society fab80582-2a7f-4998-8bed-1a4d6164e53d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019012072/traffic-control-grounds-santa-s-sleigh-in-piopio Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Andrew Windsor summoned by US Congress over Epstein case 00:05:00 world 06bd7ff8-a925-4769-8073-f78f85ebbd0a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011784/andrew-windsor-summoned-by-us-congress-over-epstein-case Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:33:00 +1300 Evening business for 7 November 2025 00:05:47 business,economy,markets 41165b27-54b0-466c-afff-36eaa34b6689 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019011783/evening-business-for-7-november-2025 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:28:00 +1300 Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix to face off for first time this season 00:04:26 sport d39d8880-21b5-4898-8368-6fbc9d66a84d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011782/auckland-fc-and-wellington-phoenix-to-face-off-for-first-time-this-season Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:24:00 +1300 New Cancer Center lifechanging for Taranaki patients 00:03:52 health e2dc2446-a98e-497f-962f-d39ec9db85cc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011781/new-cancer-center-lifechanging-for-taranaki-patients Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:14:00 +1300 Efforts underway to save lions from being euthanised 00:05:57 animals 1023a0ad-8fa8-487b-827c-d7ea7cc6a1e2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011780/efforts-underway-to-save-lions-from-being-euthanised Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Six men killed in incidents involving faulty parking brakes 00:06:01 transport 56dd1037-4f21-49e0-a5ab-04d18f19304a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011779/six-men-killed-in-incidents-involving-faulty-parking-brakes Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Criminal investigation into fraudulent breath tests needed - defence lawyer 00:08:16 crime 1e9f3245-594e-4d31-a7f9-eb8626f3c1d8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011775/criminal-investigation-into-fraudulent-breath-tests-needed-defence-lawyer Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Film rebate expanding to smaller productions 00:03:33 6c199db1-4371-4775-b516-619b5dca0728 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011771/film-rebate-expanding-to-smaller-productions Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:37:00 +1300 One killed after car collides with bus full of school children 00:02:17 c1926289-5b32-406a-8784-8b1d7db125c1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011770/one-killed-after-car-collides-with-bus-full-of-school-children Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +1300 Woman spends six weeks in hospital after overseas operation 00:04:08 health 5b622106-1684-4879-8ce9-2315d8e8e363 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011769/woman-spends-six-weeks-in-hospital-after-overseas-operation Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:29:00 +1300 Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns to play in Pacific Champ finals 00:03:32 sport 4482db0f-c08f-40a8-9214-976e8fff5d35 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011767/kiwis-and-kiwi-ferns-to-play-in-pacific-champ-finals Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Why are high end brands for sale on discount sites? 00:04:11 money ca7e0933-9f18-47e7-b0b5-3bd88e4d536a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011764/why-are-high-end-brands-for-sale-on-discount-sites Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:10:00 +1300 Deadly typhoon makes its way to Vietnam 00:06:52 world 5d403f72-762f-49f8-ba62-91bf5a7c7f3a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011763/deadly-typhoon-makes-its-way-to-vietnam Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:05:00 +1300 How much is your flatmate's love life costing you? 00:04:15 housing,money 2888e2b8-ecad-4ddb-ba7e-fccca612038a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011762/how-much-is-your-flatmate-s-love-life-costing-you Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:46:00 +1300 Prestigous Michelin Guide sets its sights on local eateries 00:03:39 business,food,Michelin Guide,Michelin stars 26817b46-a2b7-436e-814b-0ac81bc97139 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011609/prestigous-michelin-guide-sets-its-sights-on-local-eateries Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Teen boys feeling pressure to conform to toxic masculinity 00:06:20 Australia 288d2661-85c4-449c-9c80-d8bb8fd4dc7f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011610/teen-boys-feeling-pressure-to-conform-to-toxic-masculinity Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:39:00 +1300 Evening business for 6 November 2025 00:02:40 business,economy 3b2ba602-efc3-48ec-bfaf-755568955dc3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019011608/evening-business-for-6-november-2025 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Uneasy truce between Netball NZ and Taurua already strained 00:03:35 sport,Dame Noeline Taurua 60256dd4-b2d7-4615-a406-82c1fe575f37 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011607/uneasy-truce-between-netball-nz-and-taurua-already-strained Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:28:00 +1300 Health officials expect more measles cases 00:06:38 health,measles ba759109-8e96-42d3-a5d1-ef66d249f89d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011605/health-officials-expect-more-measles-cases Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 70,000 vehicles fitted with unsafe breaks, caused six deaths 00:15:38 transport,NZTA,telehandler d97e4450-ce90-4aea-acf2-c41e8ccbbbdb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011606/70-000-vehicles-fitted-with-unsafe-breaks-caused-six-deaths Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:50:00 +1300 McSkimming pleads possessing child exploitation and bestiality material 00:02:37 crime,Jevon McSkimming 038e5e5a-52ea-4d29-aa91-6934a96b39f2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011603/mcskimming-pleads-possessing-child-exploitation-and-bestiality-material Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Lifeline calls on government for support as it faces funding shortfall 00:02:41 health,politics,Lifeline,mental health 570bbc18-bde6-447c-b38f-b8807fe3e33b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011602/lifeline-calls-on-government-for-support-as-it-faces-funding-shortfall Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:35:00 +1300 Firefighters worry ageing vehicle fleet could let them down 00:05:17 FENZ,Firefighters d1b4ca39-0001-417c-8a08-81b103f14b0d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011601/firefighters-worry-ageing-vehicle-fleet-could-let-them-down Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +1300 All Blacks gearing up for second test of end of year tour 00:05:32 sport 2252ffde-111e-4399-b50a-3a4f79d1a40a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011597/all-blacks-gearing-up-for-second-test-of-end-of-year-tour Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Auckland transport extending Ponsonby parking charges 00:05:43 transport,Auckland Region,Auckland transport 709c9143-d181-4da2-adfe-e59ccddcf69d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011596/auckland-transport-extending-ponsonby-parking-charges Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:12:00 +1300 Death toll rises in Kentucky cargo plane crash 00:06:39 US ca8fcec7-6624-4d7f-9ad3-8df3e0f3fb73 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011595/death-toll-rises-in-kentucky-cargo-plane-crash Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Over $6 million being spent on bringing Michelin stars to New Zealand 00:06:43 business,food,Michelin stars 44213ee6-61de-420c-aac5-e18b93788e36 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011594/over-dollar6-million-being-spent-on-bringing-michelin-stars-to-new-zealand Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:50:00 +1300 England train attack accused linked to multiple other incidents 00:06:11 world e20e2ed9-f73e-4e51-81e4-6f6b83ff3a0f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011437/england-train-attack-accused-linked-to-multiple-other-incidents Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:43:00 +1300 Wellington's Depression Recovery Centre almost certain to close 00:06:20 health dc2ee567-1e89-4e6c-8a63-28986e9be2a4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011436/wellington-s-depression-recovery-centre-almost-certain-to-close Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for 5 November 2025 00:01:41 business 51a29c57-da83-4806-a22c-2e54fc03d262 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019011435/evening-business-for-5-november-2025 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Good weather is good news for Black Caps test 00:02:11 sport 0c41620d-8c66-46a4-b21c-dfeb2105d035 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011434/good-weather-is-good-news-for-black-caps-test Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Mental health advocates welcome funding but raise concerns 00:09:19 health 05bba89d-fdf0-4363-af1f-9830b64f1f35 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011433/mental-health-advocates-welcome-funding-but-raise-concerns Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:20:00 +1300 Govt confirms considerations to move homeless out of Auckland CBD 00:02:22 housing 3597f052-ce17-40bb-9178-76ff32709408 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011432/govt-confirms-considerations-to-move-homeless-out-of-auckland-cbd Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +1300 Vaccination efforts ramp up as measles outbreak concerns experts 00:03:13 health e5ea6846-bd44-48fc-8aab-7f8e63ef36fb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011431/vaccination-efforts-ramp-up-as-measles-outbreak-concerns-experts Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:09:00 +1300 Unemployment hits a nine year high 00:06:56 employment 0a969766-c18a-47db-beaf-7b8239268d2b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011430/unemployment-hits-a-nine-year-high Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:54:00 +1300 New Blenheim dialysis unit to save patients hours long trip 00:03:42 health 2225774d-3d9d-45d6-95b3-d46d38e1bba3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011426/new-blenheim-dialysis-unit-to-save-patients-hours-long-trip Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Watercare in negotiations with oyster farmers 00:06:47 environment df72b054-e64c-4c7e-a551-51824b7331e2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011425/watercare-in-negotiations-with-oyster-farmers Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:43:00 +1300 Heartbreak at lion park as seven big cats to be put down 00:03:54 animals a5a7d677-b7c8-4856-9869-0442050b081f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011423/heartbreak-at-lion-park-as-seven-big-cats-to-be-put-down Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:33:00 +1300 Over $60m of funding announced for mental health services 00:03:45 health 24ee3ddb-3143-4fc3-9591-173aee5676f0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011422/over-60m-of-funding-announced-for-mental-health-services Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:29:00 +1300 Venus Williams to continue tennis comeback in Auckland 00:03:50 sport d18cbe78-4b18-48dd-aa8e-0e6e98b3f735 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011421/venus-williams-to-continue-tennis-comeback-in-auckland Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +1300 New York City elects youngest mayor in over a century 00:05:26 politics 05a43bb0-b201-44df-b679-714d3523f1ca https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011420/new-york-city-elects-youngest-mayor-in-over-a-century Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:13:00 +1300 Philippines typhoon causes devastating flooding, killing dozens 00:04:56 world 9737fa62-034f-4c7e-bd2e-2b37a9f74c0d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011419/philippines-typhoon-causes-devastating-flooding-killing-dozens Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Restrictions on Eden Park could cost more than $430M - report 00:06:16 economy,music 0b6a0768-6b4a-44b6-a0d3-074d7bd28ed3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011418/restrictions-on-eden-park-could-cost-more-than-430m-report Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:48:00 +1300 Australia's political consensus on how to deal with climate changes proves elusive 00:06:12 climate,world 52625806-4d62-41f5-bad3-0a45c3dd1c56 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011272/australia-s-political-consensus-on-how-to-deal-with-climate-changes-proves-elusive Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for 4 November 2025 00:03:15 business,economy,markets 1a4d1a1f-102a-498d-8083-faa5c1584c0b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011271/evening-business-for-4-november-2025 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:36:00 +1300 165th Melbourne Cup winner crosses the line 00:01:16 sport be7ba17c-eaf0-4217-ab64-a801a9d82eec https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011268/165th-melbourne-cup-winner-crosses-the-line Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Over 100 officers under investigation for allegedly faking breath tests 00:10:34 crime 77731e90-7f4d-4486-bb21-a810d96b0845 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011269/over-100-officers-under-investigation-for-allegedly-faking-breath-tests Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:18:00 +1300 Small town war museum displaying Nazi division 00:03:46 Canterbury 4f2830d0-310d-4cd8-9fb3-f3c1712b3a2c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011267/small-town-war-museum-displaying-nazi-division Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:15:00 +1300 Efforts to find peace within Te Pati Māori look futile 00:03:47 politics 95b89e5d-6306-4e40-abd2-d1842ada3c4c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011266/efforts-to-find-peace-within-te-pati-maori-look-futile Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Anaesthetic laced vapes cause hospitalisations 00:06:16 health 1d4a94cb-2017-4c2f-b895-0e9217d9735c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011262/anaesthetic-laced-vapes-cause-hospitalisations Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Te Pāti Māori co-leader backs president's claims MPs sought to challenge leadership 00:05:46 politics 9a04648a-b585-49f4-aa7f-e63264062dd6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011261/te-pati-maori-co-leader-backs-president-s-claims-mps-sought-to-challenge-leadership Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:44:00 +1300 McDonald's back for a second bite with new Wānaka restaurant plan 00:03:35 Otago 407ae2c1-a937-42ee-85ca-69b720904000 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011260/mcdonald-s-back-for-a-second-bite-with-new-wanaka-restaurant-plan Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +1300 Black Caps take on West Indies at Eden Park tomorrow 00:03:31 sport df18606b-acf7-44ac-8234-19d1ecdb3c80 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011254/black-caps-take-on-west-indies-at-eden-park-tomorrow Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:23:00 +1300 Taupō homeowner landscaping public reserve sparks debate 00:08:34 b40b2e09-4163-4a81-8417-ee04ebfb8d90 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011255/taup-homeowner-landscaping-public-reserve-sparks-debate Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Countdown to polls closing in NYC mayoral race 00:05:15 world 69fbc4d8-32b8-4b8e-a938-d44cb0c1dd0b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011253/countdown-to-polls-closing-in-nyc-mayoral-race Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Increasing calls for horse racing ban as Melbourne Cup takes place 00:08:11 animals 590df85d-7a87-4f76-ae4d-e85dbee1598e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011252/increasing-calls-for-horse-racing-ban-as-melbourne-cup-takes-place Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 3 November 00:05:00 business,economy,markets bf91afd5-d7c9-4f34-b44f-d60e5068974c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019011106/evening-business-for-3-november Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:26:00 +1300 School goes against measles advice as more cases confirmed 00:08:49 health d48acf0b-6a6f-404e-9de3-0a03db26e98a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011105/school-goes-against-measles-advice-as-more-cases-confirmed Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:23:00 +1300 Eli Katoa undergoes surgery after 'seizure activity' 00:03:30 sport ec2089eb-8dff-482d-bf58-7ec12f9caa05 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011103/eli-katoa-undergoes-surgery-after-seizure-activity Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:14:00 +1300 Parents hope toddler can access life extending treatment as Pharmac considers broader funding 00:03:55 health a35a86a3-ea32-4285-bc6d-506b2ee404d2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011101/parents-hope-toddler-can-access-life-extending-treatment-as-pharmac-considers-broader-funding Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Concerns about head of government advisory group being 00:06:04 crime,politics 51837723-99a8-4f89-af51-bf3e9da1c50a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011100/concerns-about-head-of-government-advisory-group-being Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Te Pāti Māori president suggests MPs stand down 00:06:01 politics fcd5dd70-6785-4c62-87b6-138a22a8b6a3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011098/te-pati-maori-president-suggests-mps-stand-down Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:43:00 +1300 School clashes with officials over handling of measles outbreak 00:03:04 health b186e80e-904a-4df9-8127-de348937f104 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011097/school-clashes-with-officials-over-handling-of-measles-outbreak Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:31:00 +1300 Wellington Phoenix to kick start women's campaign at home 00:03:25 sport 3f7255df-7abc-4955-99fd-5a4a45061a6e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011093/wellington-phoenix-to-kick-start-women-s-campaign-at-home Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:23:00 +1300 Conservationist believes biosecurity's response to hornets 'inadequate' 00:08:07 animals,environment 3925e422-7e82-4321-a65a-b0b47ae36cd6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011092/conservationist-believes-biosecurity-s-response-to-hornets-inadequate Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Major developments in Sudan civil war 00:05:00 world 6de99520-672d-4dff-bd7e-faf2cc2d2c22 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011090/major-developments-in-sudan-civil-war Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Calls for greater transparency about how Pharmac prioritises medicines 00:07:52 health 1d45eda4-8bd3-4ac4-8b38-cb3a501c58f4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019011089/calls-for-greater-transparency-about-how-pharmac-prioritises-medicines Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:56:00 +1300 NZ's discontinued treats 00:03:35 food,history 3ca812ee-2e56-4aa7-9a5a-e9f5ecc6b84b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010821/nz-s-discontinued-treats Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Prince Andrew to be stripped of all royal titles 00:05:17 world eccdffd4-13f4-48fd-9d21-e0396ae9c611 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010818/prince-andrew-to-be-stripped-of-all-royal-titles Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 31 October 2025 00:05:17 business,economy,markets 3ce410d8-a8d4-44f3-ad0f-3379bea2442f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019010817/evening-business-for-31-october-2025 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:32:00 +1300 Power outage affecting much of Far North 00:02:17 6737eac8-ff75-414e-94a1-f0ff70710bac https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010816/power-outage-affecting-much-of-far-north Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:31:00 +1300 Kiwis facing redemption as Pacific Champs return to Auckland 00:01:42 sport f5bed6dc-a1b3-46eb-aede-670a03536e2f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010815/kiwis-facing-redemption-as-pacific-champs-return-to-auckland Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:27:00 +1300 Stinking voodoo lillies to flower for first time in seven years 00:03:58 environment 90f2d73f-df78-428d-904f-464dc64a8437 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010814/stinking-voodoo-lillies-to-flower-for-first-time-in-seven-years Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:16:00 +1300 Waitangi Tribunal recommends expansion of citizenship rights 00:06:49 te ao Maori 5f488bab-296b-4aa4-a36a-cafa6f6c95b2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010805/waitangi-tribunal-recommends-expansion-of-citizenship-rights Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Watercare 'extremely disappointed and sorry' after oyster farms contaminated 00:07:52 f934a5cb-77d0-4b42-8922-dd6f865e7e45 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010804/watercare-extremely-disappointed-and-sorry-after-oyster-farms-contaminated Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:53:00 +1300 Measles cases now linked to a third school 00:03:53 health 55db4fde-6efa-453e-ac28-c1991fbe01ba https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010801/measles-cases-now-linked-to-a-third-school Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Crackdown on out of district dumpers avoiding rates 00:05:28 9f576936-6f84-4da3-a1d6-80a4dff99424 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010798/crackdown-on-out-of-district-dumpers-avoiding-rates Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:43:00 +1300 Students sacrifcing study as they struggle to get by on loans 00:04:28 af951f15-e4e0-4af6-b20b-5d39e9f658ed https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010797/students-sacrifcing-study-as-they-struggle-to-get-by-on-loans Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Blaze at asbestos-filled pub deemed suspicious 00:02:49 06123c54-31c3-45fe-9260-1719021d5d93 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010792/blaze-at-asbestos-filled-pub-deemed-suspicious Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +1300 Lawson blamed for near-miss incident with marshals 00:03:43 sport 6a292a59-5a97-4006-acaf-e80df6c53571 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010791/lawson-blamed-for-near-miss-incident-with-marshals Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:26:00 +1300 First home buyers earning significantly more than average household 00:02:48 money 1a5523ca-4c69-4f7e-bf7c-b0a712563dcf https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010790/first-home-buyers-earning-significantly-more-than-average-household Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:15:00 +1300 APEC Summit taking centre stage following Trump trade talks 00:05:22 world 290710a4-4345-40b1-adcc-ecf86b16ea32 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010789/apec-summit-taking-centre-stage-following-trump-trade-talks Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Huntly desperate for more police as businesses forced to play detective 00:05:41 crime c901e3f6-4784-4fbd-8641-e4b6dad34c28 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010788/huntly-desperate-for-more-police-as-businesses-forced-to-play-detective Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Surge in inflation comes as shock to Australian markets 00:06:27 80887f0e-53c5-48b2-a87e-550b4fd406ba https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010635/surge-in-inflation-comes-as-shock-to-australian-markets Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:37:00 +1300 Evening business for 30 October 2025 00:04:07 6781a7b2-a77d-43f8-aab5-c28dd5274425 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010634/evening-business-for-30-october-2025 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:33:00 +1300 Silver Ferns lose out on Constellation Cup to Australia 00:03:53 sport 9852359c-2314-4d54-89a1-1e2b13d8797a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010633/silver-ferns-lose-out-on-constellation-cup-to-australia Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Two more measles cases confirmed 00:06:28 health 0f957329-1fcd-4470-9744-91559b388952 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010632/two-more-measles-cases-confirmed Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Worries Online Gambling Bill could lead to more addiction 00:05:27 8682ecb3-73f0-4749-b586-6beb1d42186f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010630/worries-online-gambling-bill-could-lead-to-more-addiction Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Farmers vote to sell Fonterra's iconic brands 00:08:50 80e6c83d-bf83-4553-9335-4b83e1172373 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010629/farmers-vote-to-sell-fonterra-s-iconic-brands Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:54:00 +1300 Proposal to reduce frequency of WOF checks 00:03:53 bbb32312-8de6-43ae-bc1a-254891036862 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010631/proposal-to-reduce-frequency-of-wof-checks Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:46:00 +1300 Clutha crying out for more help one week on from devastating storm 00:07:03 de1f78cd-8b92-40e5-aff6-d5ff8d22d9fa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010624/clutha-crying-out-for-more-help-one-week-on-from-devastating-storm Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:35:00 +1300 Appeal into stronger sentence for spying soldier kicks off 00:02:38 ffbc0cbf-1ad6-4e1e-add4-567a23dc2790 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010622/appeal-into-stronger-sentence-for-spying-soldier-kicks-off Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +1300 Football Ferns honour former captain 00:03:09 sport 789c1b8d-98b5-4483-b3b3-8255e015062c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010621/football-ferns-honour-former-captain Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:23:00 +1300 Kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke Island 00:06:34 229adbec-ece6-4f8b-9111-8971aace7e04 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010620/kiwi-chick-hatches-on-waiheke-island Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:13:00 +1300 French dairy giant to buy Fonterra's iconic brands 00:05:14 ee3462ed-4831-4647-b609-fa6df9d344fe https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010619/french-dairy-giant-to-buy-fonterra-s-iconic-brands Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Trump meets with President Xi Jinping for high stakes trade meeting 00:05:56 00fb7f39-b216-42e1-a540-2a4304632e99 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010618/trump-meets-with-president-xi-jinping-for-high-stakes-trade-meeting Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Prince William reportedly involved in battle over Prince Andrew's home 00:04:41 817aca6c-a4c3-43ee-bd56-af8ba8e2f0da https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010473/prince-william-reportedly-involved-in-battle-over-prince-andrew-s-home Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:31:00 +1300 Evening business for 29 October 2025 00:05:03 business 30367782-9230-4d46-8772-71e93432b34c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010471/evening-business-for-29-october-2025 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Silver Ferns banking on win to force series decider in Constellation Cup 00:04:39 sport 24575316-532e-42ce-b5a1-597888e5565d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010470/silver-ferns-banking-on-win-to-force-series-decider-in-constellation-cup Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Dozens of Southland farmers struggling to milk cows as outages persist 00:06:01 farming 749e6757-5167-4332-a1e1-1a1e4aa0ea68 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010472/dozens-of-southland-farmers-struggling-to-milk-cows-as-outages-persist Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Principals and teachers 'disgusted' at government's proposed curriculum 00:04:03 education,politics 47fe3fb6-2b45-4d41-833a-db9c51216240 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010468/principals-and-teachers-digusted-at-government-s-proposed-curriculum Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Line companies call for law change to prevent trees causing power outages 00:09:12 21532b33-7150-4b6b-b3f4-8ed12542f1e1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010469/line-companies-call-for-law-change-to-prevent-trees-causing-power-outages Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Queen hornet found for first time in New Zealand 00:06:54 d3f00e0d-0ffb-47a1-b6b4-890d7ed5937a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010460/queen-hornet-found-for-first-time-in-new-zealand Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Experts warn measles outbreak likely to grow 00:03:01 health fa3e5752-78f5-4462-970c-80ae3d016042 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010459/experts-warn-measles-outbreak-likely-to-grow Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Residents meet with officials to discuss weather damage 00:03:19 rural cdb1fe26-5cba-4b4a-9bb1-b48170c1295e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010457/residents-meet-with-officials-to-discuss-weather-damage Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:32:00 +1300 Sky secures rights to summer and winter Olympics until 2032 00:03:59 sport 72df3d13-6ab8-47ad-9a18-f22086c94a05 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010456/sky-secures-rights-to-summer-and-winter-olympics-until-2032 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Police doubling down on recruitment drive as deadline approaches 00:08:30 police 8707d34b-2830-4144-a269-cd71b2309862 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010461/police-doubling-down-on-recruitment-drive-as-deadline-approaches Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:05:00 +1300 Weather and power cuts take down cell towers 00:07:45 d2f9720d-57eb-4eb2-8392-b67474ff8224 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010458/weather-and-power-cuts-take-down-cell-towers Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Paedophiles using the dark web access to childcare centres 00:06:18 0039aa87-f7a9-464a-9d8f-624ea521e1ab https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010319/paedophiles-using-the-dark-web-access-to-childcare-centres Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Silver Ferns in with chance of retaining Constellation Cup 00:01:47 sport c8529eec-8ba0-4b45-ab88-20a749b3636c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010316/silver-ferns-in-with-chance-of-retaining-constellation-cup Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:34:00 +1300 Evening business for 28 October 2025 00:04:18 business 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Southland could be waiting days for power 00:07:28 10267d90-8408-4c96-ab2c-f8b0c0bfa4d3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010326/thousands-in-southland-could-be-waiting-days-for-power Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Prime Minister in Malaysia to deepen ties with ASEAN countries 00:05:06 42682a07-d549-433e-af92-1f78bea6aaff https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010307/prime-minister-in-malaysia-to-deepen-ties-with-asean-countries Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Southland mayor says region was unprepared for devastating storm 00:03:23 3d1058a5-87b2-426f-b8e0-6232f0658648 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010306/southland-mayor-says-region-was-unprepared-for-devastating-storm Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:35:00 +1300 Concerns about measles outbreak after close contacts identified at Wellington schools 00:03:44 health 9fa523ae-dfcc-4a80-9a9e-e1e1ae529541 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010304/concerns-about-measles-outbreak-after-close-contacts-identified-at-wellington-schools Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:33:00 +1300 Ireland catching up to All Blacks in world rankings 00:02:50 sport a40e53a5-1972-4466-9f61-eda178bba104 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010303/ireland-catching-up-to-all-blacks-in-world-rankings Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Mental Health Foundation call on government for youth action plan 00:08:48 7bbf1dfc-0d60-4521-93ba-f9abcb9e4d90 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010305/mental-health-foundation-call-on-government-for-youth-action-plan Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:15:00 +1300 Questions over whether Trump would, or could, run for president again 00:04:50 2060fc34-a609-4b39-ac90-d4464aafbd0b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010302/questions-over-whether-trump-would-or-could-run-for-president-again Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:05:00 +1300 Labour announces capital gains tax policy to fund GP appointments 00:09:02 politics a01c6f55-c8ca-4662-9af8-8a78ff3953a1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019010298/labour-announces-capital-gains-tax-policy-to-fund-gp-appointments Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:57:00 +1300 The cost of cocoa- Chocolate vs 'chocolate flavoured' 00:02:01 317aa09f-19dd-48d3-ad93-ccd9617420c2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009933/the-cost-of-cocoa-chocolate-vs-chocolate-flavoured Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:47:00 +1300 English doctors set to go on strike in November 00:04:41 6abdd87e-b816-4ad7-9da0-ce6e1103970d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009931/english-doctors-set-to-go-on-strike-in-november Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Experts say NZ's in the danger zone for a measles outbreak 00:03:55 146b89b1-ba29-47e2-920d-f3a3e830a512 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009930/experts-say-nz-s-in-the-danger-zone-for-a-measles-outbreak Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 24 October 2025 00:03:06 business 0e225aa7-4498-4e5e-81d7-54ebb4d61fad https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009928/evening-business-for-24-october-2025 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:32:00 +1300 Parker and Wardley managers trade verbal jabs 00:03:28 sport 52c3f684-6bf7-4a4c-97dc-c6ec30daab6b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009924/parker-and-wardley-managers-trade-verbal-jabs Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Urgent need for dedicated cancer centres - surgeon 00:06:49 96f38e03-902c-460c-a078-d35633692325 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009922/urgent-need-for-dedicated-cancer-centres-surgeon Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Clean up begins after Canterbury lashed by gales 00:03:55 258c0bea-7fe1-45a0-ac60-cd23cde3808f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009920/clean-up-begins-after-canterbury-lashed-by-gales Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Transpower on outages across Southland and Otago 00:04:32 9563dc0b-c47a-42a3-878a-765deb88f436 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009929/transpower-on-outages-across-southland-and-otago Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:55:00 +1300 Southland farmers struggling to milk cows after storm 00:04:38 c64b274f-8863-493f-b73f-bc62118a8483 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009914/southland-farmers-struggling-to-milk-cows-after-storm Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:53:00 +1300 Fakes and Forgeries exhibition opening in Mangaweka 00:04:14 02046d20-0bb0-4510-a7e4-ca66c63444c2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009932/fakes-and-forgeries-exhibition-opening-in-mangaweka Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Thousands of homes without power in Southland and Clutha 00:06:40 996fb91c-c3f2-4039-834c-82f2c12d2305 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009918/thousands-of-homes-without-power-in-southland-and-clutha Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:35:00 +1300 Wind flips caravans and tears down sheds in Eketahuna 00:03:31 ef5fe26a-51ea-4dff-839c-cfeeeede2af4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009913/wind-flips-caravans-and-tears-down-sheds-in-eketahuna Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:27:00 +1300 White Ferns semi-final hopes dashed 00:04:21 sport 519af83c-7c9b-42c2-a981-4ccf32d933af https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009912/white-ferns-semi-final-hopes-dashed Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 What should you do with $10,000? 00:02:24 91ed9860-75dd-4695-b02b-b98879a7cba3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009910/what-should-you-do-with-10-000 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:16:00 +1300 China's military shakeup 00:03:07 91538d0b-eee0-4beb-a55c-3d62b37d9f6a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009909/china-s-military-shakeup Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:05:00 +1300 Contact tracers find first case of measles on Cook Strait ferry 00:10:04 health 2091c2a1-bae1-42cd-a059-d046c6daece0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009911/contact-tracers-find-first-case-of-measles-on-cook-strait-ferry Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:51:00 +1300 Australian house prices surging 00:06:23 world 0d29d05b-df73-48fe-a953-fcba3a6aa93d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009758/australian-house-prices-surging Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Mourners pay tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger 00:05:10 national f55d80a4-8e87-4814-b63b-80ae91859059 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009757/mourners-pay-tribute-to-former-prime-minister-jim-bolger Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:37:00 +1300 Evening business for Thursday 23 October 00:02:16 business 7ccf3815-6c62-4954-adbf-2ca162a4431c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019009755/evening-business-for-thursday-23-october Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:34:00 +1300 White Ferns chase last semi-final spot at Cricket World Cup 00:01:53 sport 3b64734c-18ee-486a-83f7-f8218b603919 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009754/white-ferns-chase-last-semi-final-spot-at-cricket-world-cup Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Air New Zealand has a new captain 00:10:09 13e787ab-80d9-4486-8b1f-9fa8e98ff9a3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009756/air-new-zealand-has-a-new-captain Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:16:00 +1300 'Never seen anything like it' - Invercargill battered by storm 00:06:21 weather ffeafee0-b02b-4385-b2ee-9c9d5e415c22 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009752/never-seen-anything-like-it-invercargill-battered-by-storm Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:10:00 +1300 Outages, buildings damaged, communities cut off after weather 00:04:02 weather 47c7ccd1-3bad-457e-9967-bc8067533099 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009750/outages-buildings-damaged-communities-cut-off-after-weather Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:52:00 +1300 More than 100,000 workers walk of job in mega strike 00:04:16 education,health,politics,mega strike 45946215-58d6-4b7d-8611-b0f301d98616 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009744/more-than-100-000-workers-walk-of-job-in-mega-strike Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:46:00 +1300 Auckland infrastructure projects target of cartel conduct 00:06:58 business 78be39d5-9849-4aeb-aeb9-3dbedaed59d5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009743/auckland-infrastructure-projects-target-of-cartel-conduct Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Severe winds cause widspread damage across the country 00:04:21 weather 18d86c56-ea5e-4b3e-817c-b206954a34ce https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009738/severe-winds-cause-widspread-damage-across-the-country Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +1300 All Blacks fly out for end of year tour 00:05:59 sport 2b849e02-e02e-4dab-8dfb-79f99d4176c0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009737/all-blacks-fly-out-for-end-of-year-tour Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Person killed after car and electric bus crash head on 00:05:13 05321121-5575-42fc-9c70-214f24369691 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009736/person-killed-after-car-and-electric-bus-crash-head-on Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:18:00 +1300 US imposes new sanctions on Russia after cancelled meeting 00:04:16 b19e5776-51af-4223-994f-7af4f8a1c5c4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009735/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-russia-after-cancelled-meeting Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:13:00 +1300 Violent winds posing challenge for Wairarapa farmers 00:01:56 weather bd330c22-8831-4b50-bae1-2ce7cf263073 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009733/violent-winds-posing-challenge-for-wairarapa-farmers Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:08:00 +1300 Strong winds fuel wildfires making difficult job for firefighters 00:07:03 78cf43bf-aa84-49fb-a311-d42ecdaf83d7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009734/strong-winds-fuel-wildfires-making-difficult-job-for-firefighters Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:52:00 +1300 Fallout over Giuffre memoir continues for Prince Andrew 00:04:37 d1edf924-e8a7-4aaa-accb-53e6342f067f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009584/fallout-over-giuffre-memoir-continues-for-prince-andrew Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Concerns about fire risk as country braces for more winds 00:07:34 weather 722baec5-7246-4da0-ab03-b288814d607e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009583/concerns-about-fire-risk-as-country-braces-for-more-winds Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 22 October 2025 00:04:57 business 8abd404d-ba1f-48fd-82ad-4123f15f8579 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019009581/evening-business-for-22-october-2025 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Wild weather wrecking havoc for Black Caps 00:04:29 sport 323a6a89-cba5-4f4e-907b-4d609d9c83cd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009580/wild-weather-wrecking-havoc-for-black-caps Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Local state of emergency called for the Canterbury region 00:06:37 12cd10bf-ea59-4d0c-9751-4244873bd62e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009579/local-state-of-emergency-called-for-the-canterbury-region Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:14:00 +1300 NZ's drug spend less than half of other countries 00:07:06 health 42d31445-270d-42dd-8c71-782dc7fdd8ba https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009577/nz-s-drug-spend-less-than-half-of-other-countries Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Kaikōura bracing for more destructive winds after homes destroyed by wildfire 00:03:46 weather fbce5366-20e5-4d22-9a99-ed8b785e5696 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009575/kaik-ura-bracing-for-more-destructive-winds-after-homes-destroyed-by-wildfire Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:55:00 +1300 Contentious bill passes third reading, sparks fiery protest 00:03:38 politics,te ao Maori 45aa0950-3410-4c3e-abad-27e6d02222ae https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009578/contentious-bill-passes-third-reading-sparks-fiery-protest Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Thousands of parents juggling childcare and work during strike 00:06:18 education,politics,Kelly Club,Mega Strike,childcare eb6fec3d-b735-40c5-a98e-b3d7baddc571 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009568/thousands-of-parents-juggling-childcare-and-work-during-strike Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:39:00 +1300 School lunch programme still not going down a treat 00:04:36 education,politics 0ff8dfed-222c-46ef-b952-1d637b3ab1f0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009569/school-lunch-programme-still-not-going-down-a-treat Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:37:00 +1300 Wairarapa braces for more ferocious winds 00:03:40 weather 9412cd0d-f9ca-4b63-9e2f-fd4a99c74514 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009563/wairarapa-braces-for-more-ferocious-winds Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:32:00 +1300 Dispute between Netball NZ and coach becomes political 00:05:19 sport 68ff2ef7-814d-408a-b976-9ee775103fe2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009562/dispute-between-netball-nz-and-coach-becomes-political Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Grab One leaves businesses struggling to cover costs 00:05:53 business,Grab One d69a9297-8954-4f32-adfb-88cea2d65757 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009561/grab-one-leaves-businesses-struggling-to-cover-costs Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:19:00 +1300 Japan elects first ever female prime minister 00:04:15 d43f00ac-279f-4a8f-be4d-a89812edaafc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009560/japan-elects-first-ever-female-prime-minister Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:08:00 +1300 Should airlines provide womens only seating areas? 00:06:01 e0109bab-0e08-48bd-820d-9c842f566af1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009558/should-airlines-provide-womens-only-seating-areas Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:52:00 +1300 Aussie PM lavished with praise at meeting with Donald Trump 00:07:57 Australia 963c2bc7-10d1-45da-a18e-059c75af5851 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009399/aussie-pm-lavished-with-praise-at-meeting-with-donald-trump Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:47:00 +1300 Questions raised over Metservice warning for North Island 00:04:17 weather,Taranaki,Whanganui,Waitomo 4b749b7d-8080-4112-850a-302ebb17f5ee https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009397/questions-raised-over-metservice-warning-for-north-island Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:39:00 +1300 Evening business for 21 october 2025 00:03:08 weather,Fire and Emergency 3105d2ae-53bb-45ff-8f4a-3b3d8c337628 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019009395/evening-business-for-21-october-2025 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:34:00 +1300 Teen fined for social media stunt at Melbourne F1 00:03:28 sport,Formula One,Melbourne a10a71b1-a481-4ac0-b263-ac4cccdb7ff3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009392/teen-fined-for-social-media-stunt-at-melbourne-f1 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:26:00 +1300 FENZ receive hundreds of weather related callouts 00:07:51 weather,Fire and Emergency 31cfbf67-1ee5-495d-aef6-fc66c87b8d3f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009398/fenz-receive-hundreds-of-weather-related-callouts Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:12:00 +1300 Company struggling to fill vacancies despite high unemployment 00:08:06 employment,unemployment 415abaa3-c6a1-40fd-bd76-72159c95bf03 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009390/company-struggling-to-fill-vacancies-despite-high-unemployment Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:10:00 +1300 Wild weather causes outages, major damage and wild fires 00:04:51 weather,Wellington Region 0cd9b992-2b44-49f9-8075-b6905d26d78e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009391/wild-weather-causes-outages-major-damage-and-wild-fires Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Cancer patient forced to move to Australia for treatment plans to become doctor 00:09:27 health 1fd73bfa-0dc2-4dd5-aaf0-7263d76de08d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009386/cancer-patient-forced-to-move-to-australia-for-treatment-plans-to-become-doctor Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Over 20 vehicles damaged after large fire at Whangarei Hospital 00:02:04 Whangarei Hospital,fire 8493e3b8-9c33-4495-89bf-4ca55ad546f5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009384/over-20-vehicles-damaged-after-large-fire-at-whangarei-hospital Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Labour debuts second policy in two days to Hipkins surprise 00:03:15 politics e295b0ec-049f-4136-aa55-876bbcb81442 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009382/labour-debuts-second-policy-in-two-days-to-hipkins-surprise Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:31:00 +1300 Wairarapa school makes award winning olive oil 00:04:55 Olive oil,Wairarapa c63def01-3453-4e43-9414-4a49426bb66b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009381/wairarapa-school-makes-award-winning-olive-oil Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:28:00 +1300 Joseph Parker to enter high stakes heavyweight clash 00:02:15 sport,Joseph Parker 275b9707-17ea-467c-bf70-f3c820846867 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009380/joseph-parker-to-enter-high-stakes-heavyweight-clash Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Person killed by branch as weather chaos batters country 00:04:18 weather f1240dd5-1de2-4140-bb3c-9b9de8ed8989 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009385/person-killed-by-branch-as-weather-chaos-batters-country Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Amazon cloud computing platform causes global internet outage 00:06:49 world,US b95f17e1-2969-45e9-ab3f-ba65b14defb2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009378/amazon-cloud-computing-platform-causes-global-internet-outage Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:10:00 +1300 School spending hundreds of thousands on counsellors to deal with social media damage 00:06:55 education,health,Auckland Region,social media 967085ad-e0fa-4f47-a253-1fc9acf9adea https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009377/school-spending-hundreds-of-thousands-on-counsellors-to-deal-with-social-media-damage Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:49:00 +1300 French authorities hunting for Louvre thieves 00:04:27 world d9abb292-e2ff-4d24-b7e2-7d03613c7d32 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009223/french-authorities-hunting-for-louvre-thieves Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 20 October 2025 00:03:45 business 6bf233d8-ba24-4335-96c4-5e4cf8b3377f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019009222/evening-business-for-20-october-2025 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:32:00 +1300 Williamson set to return to Black Caps after seven months 00:03:57 sport 81927e2c-7c02-45f8-8c70-a253b1e019c2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009221/williamson-set-to-return-to-black-caps-after-seven-months Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:27:00 +1300 Inflation reaches highest level in a year 00:07:21 economy 40bde728-609e-4162-89aa-cd5fd884f5c5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009220/inflation-reaches-highest-level-in-a-year Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Oppostion take swipes at Labour policy announcement 00:04:39 politics 15727eca-6d36-477f-95d3-d82fafe71ae4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009219/oppostion-take-swipes-at-labour-policy-announcement Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Young Taranaki job hunters struggling to find work 00:09:29 economy 14a33e23-2de8-4af1-a224-23bf5d816915 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009218/young-taranaki-job-hunters-struggling-to-find-work Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:48:00 +1300 Labour Party releases first policy announcement 00:04:29 politics ad9e45cb-f77d-4b97-9fbd-8e21136f16bf https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009213/labour-party-releases-first-policy-announcement Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:43:00 +1300 Aucklanders clash over proposed fortnightly rubbish collection 00:04:28 2bd3e7dd-6365-4e4e-898e-ad87d36b4f57 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009212/aucklanders-clash-over-proposed-fortnightly-rubbish-collection Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Sports academy announced as latest charter school 00:02:32 sport 9c422b0e-ca0f-4064-9b78-fe7076c9f7cb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009210/sports-academy-announced-as-latest-charter-school Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +1300 Nottingham Forest manager sacked after 39 days 00:06:08 sport 963b380c-b1aa-4b13-811a-cc4702faff56 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009209/nottingham-forest-manager-sacked-after-39-days Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:23:00 +1300 Researchers developing AI tool to assist embyro selection 00:06:20 technology b3e3a0ff-b22f-4f05-b954-8330ff1d411a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009208/researchers-developing-ai-tool-to-assist-embyro-selection Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Israel launches deady strikes on Gaza, cuts off all aid 00:05:24 world bb2c8a3f-fca1-4954-a991-f038bff50754 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009207/israel-launches-deady-strikes-on-gaza-cuts-off-all-aid Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Christchurch school offering financial incentives for attendance 00:07:16 education c0ee8580-cf7e-4b4a-8177-bc10818e7741 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019009206/christchurch-school-offering-financial-incentives-for-attendance Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:55:00 +1300 What's the food cost of living remote? 00:04:00 food,life and society,world ba003ff9-6027-47aa-ad40-322d77a20b74 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008921/what-s-the-food-cost-of-living-remote Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Girl needed blood transfusion after drinking contaminated water 00:03:21 fd6aad0e-70da-465e-9192-9298f68a9cd6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008910/girl-needed-blood-transfusion-after-drinking-contaminated-water Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:43:00 +1300 MI5 boss intervenes in argument over spy case 00:04:57 e8c0e54c-8887-4765-82cb-2d4e17065081 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008909/mi5-boss-intervenes-in-argument-over-spy-case Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 17 October 2025 00:03:21 business 78f68389-2f62-49f0-944f-f51d8241a925 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019008905/evening-business-for-17-october-2025 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Silver Ferns prepare to face Australian Diamonds 00:02:20 sport 48692990-f5bd-4701-9fb5-a01c0db08348 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008902/silver-ferns-prepare-to-face-australian-diamonds Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +1300 District Council addresses election allegations for second time 00:09:23 9b17e5d0-7bf3-4258-98f9-632c13e172af https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008904/district-council-addresses-election-allegations-for-second-time Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Mood souring between coalition parties over Fonterra sale 00:03:39 business,politics,Fonterra bcbdb21c-92b0-4d5d-b106-c21b35289a4a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008898/mood-souring-between-coalition-parties-over-fonterra-sale Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Health Minister takes deep dive into pay packets of doctors 00:09:13 health,politics 7b55becf-d546-49a8-8321-85c021048103 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008899/health-minister-takes-deep-dive-into-pay-packets-of-doctors Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:52:00 +1300 Ownership change disregarding patient care - Pharmacist 00:08:18 business,health 3b09916a-335d-4ddf-853a-48c948765c57 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008891/ownership-change-disregarding-patient-care-pharmacist Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:34:00 +1300 Staff left traumatised after violent armed robbery 00:03:09 crime a562c1e0-9369-4ac6-885f-3967fde14b1d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008890/staff-left-traumatised-after-violent-armed-robbery Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:31:00 +1300 Blockbuster double header kicking off Pacific Champs 00:04:32 sport 28f20b00-3f66-472a-a6bb-ca6c57624737 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008889/blockbuster-double-header-kicking-off-pacific-champs Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:26:00 +1300 International Tree Climbing Champs hit Christchurch 00:03:07 sport 25ceae61-b639-488e-a852-14bb052c382d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008896/international-tree-climbing-champs-hit-christchurch Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 What can you do if you have rate regrets? 00:02:48 money 0bec5713-350c-43b0-9aef-962b0676dc9d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008888/what-can-you-do-if-you-have-rate-regrets Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:17:00 +1300 Bear attacks in Japan hit a record high 00:05:24 cd9d2225-c4e3-439e-95c0-c0663badcd40 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008887/bear-attacks-in-japan-hit-a-record-high Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Reader's Digest stop publishing printed edition 00:07:01 life and society 70f6b400-f7b0-4828-b9a6-80c34fbf83b2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008885/reader-s-digest-stop-publishing-printed-edition Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:46:00 +1300 Most Australians keen to stick with US alliance, despite Trump 00:06:04 998c9226-7e3a-423a-9330-8b376ed75076 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008734/most-australians-keen-to-stick-with-us-alliance-despite-trump Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Evening business for 16 October 2025 00:03:57 94704615-77fe-4151-97e8-5a7beba3d795 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019008731/evening-business-for-16-october-2025 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:29:00 +1300 Evening sports updtate 00:05:26 sport 410e8897-3f79-4fd5-ab81-e1493f7b0977 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008732/evening-sports-updtate Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:24:00 +1300 Hello Fresh fined for misleading customers 00:06:52 business,food 0ef476ea-b305-454b-88f1-f51c21ffc72f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008733/hello-fresh-fined-for-misleading-customers Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:13:00 +1300 Hutt Hospital ED doctor on planned strike action 00:08:59 health,politics 9dc34488-e28a-4271-999a-2ce5edb60883 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008729/hutt-hospital-ed-doctor-on-planned-strike-action Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Health Minister scolds senior doctors over strike plans 00:04:19 health,politics eb22ce77-c61b-4bcc-a986-5ea96e5bdd22 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008728/health-minister-scolds-senior-doctors-over-strike-plans Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:55:00 +1300 Auckland Museum opens most galleries after asbestos find 00:02:47 e8533c62-7d17-45b2-9ec0-166da3cd3a37 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008726/auckland-museum-opens-most-galleries-after-asbestos-find Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:50:00 +1300 Outgoing Kaipara mayor calls emergency closed meeting 00:03:34 c2d8b1f3-4f40-4f37-816a-2d45c3947e7f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008722/outgoing-kaipara-mayor-calls-emergency-closed-meeting Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Parliament pays tribute to 'Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger 00:05:43 history,politics 7117b69c-7ef9-445c-b5e4-ee8865d27136 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008721/parliament-pays-tribute-to-great-helmsman-jim-bolger Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:36:00 +1300 IRD chasing billions in overdue taxes 00:03:19 money bde6beef-0d87-4ae2-a28b-87f406899d49 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008717/ird-chasing-billions-in-overdue-taxes Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:32:00 +1300 NRL introduces 10-year ban for R360 joiners 00:05:43 sport 64fade07-8392-43ae-b888-fa98a3b8cdd7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008716/nrl-introduces-10-year-ban-for-r360-joiners Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 National MP Fleming on modern slavery Member's bill 00:07:00 politics 07a748ed-b36e-46a5-a477-8a3ab6c29393 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008718/national-mp-fleming-on-modern-slavery-member-s-bill Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:17:00 +1300 Trump authorises CIA operations in Venezuela 00:05:00 2f1c9185-52a8-4a4e-af9d-91ff215f68f2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008715/trump-authorises-cia-operations-in-venezuela Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:08:00 +1300 New Police Association boss talks body cameras 00:06:51 crime,law,police 260daef8-86d4-446a-8916-a56251b06abd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008714/new-police-association-boss-talks-body-cameras Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:47:00 +1300 UK PM addresses parliament after Gaza peace summit 00:04:48 0a605f51-b36a-4f99-9e06-2c3eb36a0c6b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008569/uk-pm-addresses-parliament-after-gaza-peace-summit Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:43:00 +1300 Resene workers protest for living wage 00:02:45 business,employment ad86f5e6-533e-44f6-b2c2-b26c930956bd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008568/resene-workers-protest-for-living-wage Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 15 October 2025 00:04:10 business 8fbe3eac-29d5-439f-9fbc-5876b9b70406 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019008566/evening-business-for-15-october-2025 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:33:00 +1300 All Whites disrupt Norway's nine-game winning streak 00:02:33 sport a64bf91e-4cda-424c-b30a-de770647379f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008565/all-whites-disrupt-norway-s-nine-game-winning-streak Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Not enough aid getting in Gaza despite pause in hostilities 00:06:13 conflict,Gaza,Israel 86df53c3-dc29-4ff1-82a6-b1a2874cbf83 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008564/not-enough-aid-getting-in-gaza-despite-pause-in-hostilities Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:19:00 +1300 Awakino mother and kids lucky to be evacuated just in time 00:03:37 5b1c2ffc-2e80-4f83-a51f-a96c38dab11d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008562/awakino-mother-and-kids-lucky-to-be-evacuated-just-in-time Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:07:00 +1300 People unknowingly purchasing products linked to modern slavery 00:09:37 6cb0840e-004d-4f23-82a4-aa3997a133d4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008563/people-unknowingly-purchasing-products-linked-to-modern-slavery Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:48:00 +1300 DOC launching programme for fresh rangers to learn on the job 00:06:32 environment e13f40c1-3f60-4533-b1c8-d6862dfe82a0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008558/doc-launching-programme-for-fresh-rangers-to-learn-on-the-job Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:43:00 +1300 Rescue mission on for country's rarest kiwi species 00:04:08 0ae253ac-3513-436b-b487-801cb38a9af9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008555/rescue-mission-on-for-country-s-rarest-kiwi-species Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:33:00 +1300 Silver Ferns selector resigns in protest of treatment of Taurua 00:04:45 sport,Netball 68f994c9-4384-4eed-9075-d8a473a3bf37 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008553/silver-ferns-selector-resigns-in-protest-of-treatment-of-taurua Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:28:00 +1300 Over a dozen killed in Bangladesh factory fire 00:05:24 6e223bbc-b91e-46d8-9fd9-371fde8b6c6b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008552/over-a-dozen-killed-in-bangladesh-factory-fire Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:22:00 +1300 MPs weigh in on Parliament's 'slipping standards' 00:02:52 politics dace28f3-0289-4724-b243-0e85de65630e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008550/mps-weigh-in-on-parliament-s-slipping-standards Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:08:00 +1300 Calls for stricter rules on dress code in Parliament 00:10:35 politics b948c571-55d9-488c-a87a-5b89f4a5c2da https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008551/calls-for-stricter-rules-on-dress-code-in-parliament Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:46:00 +1300 Australian waters down overhaul of superannuation system 00:06:34 6b1c19e7-1abd-463c-b8d0-c1606990d352 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008404/australian-waters-down-overhaul-of-superannuation-system Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:33:00 +1300 Evening business for 14 October 2025 00:04:21 Business,economy 279abd25-64cd-4248-b19f-b252ebbad80b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019008401/evening-business-for-14-october-2025 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Wild weather cuts off central North Island towns 00:03:18 39ce69c1-f5b0-469a-b743-49166f052c24 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008399/wild-weather-cuts-off-central-north-island-towns Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Woman suffering complications after overseas surgery 00:08:10 Health,Surgery e40ba726-28f1-4d31-998a-7069157d5d55 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008395/woman-suffering-complications-after-overseas-surgery Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:55:00 +1300 South Island's biggest supermarket opens its doors 00:02:54 bda0d125-76c0-4e9b-8164-e7a11c3d5544 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008389/south-island-s-biggest-supermarket-opens-its-doors Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Te Pāti Māori accuses MP of 'major overspending issues' 00:07:00 97886b7f-c52a-41c4-9928-9ac4c9c2ac60 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008388/te-pati-maori-accuses-mp-of-major-overspending-issues Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:35:00 +1300 Global ticket seller Viagogo says it did not mislead customers 00:02:37 78308219-d2fa-4c2e-bbf3-28e15ee7051d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008387/global-ticket-seller-viagogo-says-it-did-not-mislead-customers Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 White Ferns in must-win situation at Crick World Cup mid-point 00:04:14 Sport,White Ferns 177ada6d-f9fc-47af-bba8-e505a000210c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008386/white-ferns-in-must-win-situation-at-crick-world-cup-mid-point Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:19:00 +1300 First event at Christchurch's new stadium to feed kids in need 00:05:40 Christchurch,Full Bellies 3c098c95-5590-41e3-af34-fbce16ccdaa6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008385/first-event-at-christchurch-s-new-stadium-to-feed-kids-in-need Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:10:00 +1300 Victims identified in Tennesse fatal explosion 00:04:51 United States db498ae4-3f66-4e99-9f99-d708c10de6bc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008384/victims-identified-in-tennesse-fatal-explosion Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:05:00 +1300 Gold hunter giving up day job to search professionally 00:05:36 60f5e086-7df6-45ab-9687-b7fe0cbf4bc0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008392/gold-hunter-giving-up-day-job-to-search-professionally Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:46:00 +1300 UK Prime Minister attends international peace summit 00:05:22 world 7ed0eea3-df98-41d6-a94c-af08122e2cd9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008244/uk-prime-minister-attends-international-peace-summit Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:44:00 +1300 The Pike River film premieres in Greymouth 00:01:58 media,pike river 77a94fec-31c5-44cc-a9f7-e1db2656b02d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008243/the-pike-river-film-premieres-in-greymouth Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for 13 October 2025 00:02:35 business 429094ed-4bd5-4732-8a51-a03033f2d57c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019008241/evening-business-for-13-october-2025 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:31:00 +1300 Sammie Maxwell puts record win down to ability to ask for help 00:04:42 sport 126090ee-529c-4a2e-a96e-6bc8ace7020a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008239/sammie-maxwell-puts-record-win-down-to-ability-to-ask-for-help Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:26:00 +1300 Trump declares war in Gaza over after first phase of deal progresses 00:07:35 world 2e922462-756b-485f-b48f-3c5ec8f5240b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008237/trump-declares-war-in-gaza-over-after-first-phase-of-deal-progresses Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:16:00 +1300 Misogynistic and extemist behaviour forces teen to leave school 00:04:34 youth 607582d3-ed5e-494e-b1c5-3ab2f2eb8f8c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008236/misogynistic-and-extemist-behaviour-forces-teen-to-leave-school Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Patients needing patch up operations after overseas surgeries 00:08:57 health 714819dc-d638-476b-ba1f-daa3c6b199d1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008235/patients-needing-patch-up-operations-after-overseas-surgeries Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:51:00 +1300 Northland playground designed in accordance with Māori principles 00:04:09 te ao Maori fa6367b5-9bc0-4a01-98e2-5931eee9f235 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008231/northland-playground-designed-in-accordance-with-maori-principles Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Inquiry into Cyclone Gabrielle enters second week 00:04:43 court,weather 92d2b28e-e2b4-43c0-b19e-3fc45e100aca https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008230/inquiry-into-cyclone-gabrielle-enters-second-week Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:37:00 +1300 Owners given assistance dogs from uncertified trainer 00:04:02 bf66db52-1909-4c9a-9415-a187bc49090c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008228/owners-given-assistance-dogs-from-uncertified-trainer Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:33:00 +1300 All Blacks squad named for end of year tour 00:04:06 sport a8299ee4-1a4d-41ae-a969-438d31818b74 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008227/all-blacks-squad-named-for-end-of-year-tour Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Young people struggling to get into work despite PM's claims 00:08:10 economy 770d480e-ef44-41e5-9033-f1635f9c2d54 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008226/young-people-struggling-to-get-into-work-despite-pm-s-claims Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:13:00 +1300 Remaining Israeli hostages due to be released 00:07:24 world 6d2f8732-4f33-4627-a7d0-c77f86533ec1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008225/remaining-israeli-hostages-due-to-be-released Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 IRD cracking down on people owing small amounts 00:06:55 money 61b21cc0-eb9c-4493-8aa1-104803c8a205 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019008224/ird-cracking-down-on-people-owing-small-amounts Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:54:00 +1300 Checkpoint try Durian coffee 00:04:21 durian b085a6af-180b-4537-847a-3f1feae7d2d9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007940/checkpoint-try-durian-coffee Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:41:00 +1300 UK PM weighs in on Trump's Gaza Ceasefire deal 00:03:52 UK 2646e561-0846-4fb3-be49-fd98e91dd38c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007937/uk-pm-weighs-in-on-trump-s-gaza-ceasefire-deal Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:32:00 +1300 Evening business for 10 October 2025 00:03:44 business,economy 6e41c8a6-738e-4a78-a3af-8ff472d2309c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019007936/evening-business-for-10-october-2025 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:28:00 +1300 White ferns face crucial match after back to back losses 00:02:03 sport,White Ferns b293d114-0a79-49ce-aba5-8fbf12fe6ef7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007935/white-ferns-face-crucial-match-after-back-to-back-losses Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:21:00 +1300 Medical disinformation a growing concern for doctors 00:09:52 health,Medical disinformation,disinformation 4e917521-233d-4ecb-a8c6-713b9ae53224 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007934/medical-disinformation-a-growing-concern-for-doctors Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:10:00 +1300 Northland grappling with closure of hospitality training provider 00:11:54 education,Northland aa281332-a944-45c1-b5f5-751561937dbc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007933/northland-grappling-with-closure-of-hospitality-training-provider Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:55:00 +1300 Senior dog walking service keeping older dogs active 00:03:38 edaa7f68-117e-4550-813c-b8f3b54d714f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007926/senior-dog-walking-service-keeping-older-dogs-active Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:47:00 +1300 Renewed call to ban pop up pools following drowning of toddler 00:05:46 drowning,pop up pools 90df30ea-ae1d-4277-b9fd-a8fa289eaf62 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007925/renewed-call-to-ban-pop-up-pools-following-drowning-of-toddler Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Brain Drain: No job for scientist after 13 years study 00:05:06 economy,science fe9ee94c-0666-4d8d-9627-8957b943cccf https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007932/brain-drain-no-job-for-scientist-after-13-years-study Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:37:00 +1300 New Zealand activists detained by Israel welcomed home 00:01:58 Gaza,Gaza flotilla,Israel 68c03c1a-d5e6-4ff5-bbed-2f5a370f7df1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007924/new-zealand-activists-detained-by-israel-welcomed-home Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +1300 Speculation whether R360 competition will make it to kick off 00:05:23 sport,All Blacks 79e931dd-2e85-446f-9878-7b203b085ae1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007922/speculation-whether-r360-competition-will-make-it-to-kick-off Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:26:00 +1300 Who does an age gap relationship mean for your finances? 00:03:36 money 1beeed1b-9925-4c34-a3c0-223eb9b35bb4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007921/who-does-an-age-gap-relationship-mean-for-your-finances Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:16:00 +1300 North Korean ruling party turns 80 00:04:37 Asia 146f4741-89ea-417f-b502-d52b5746fd85 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007920/north-korean-ruling-party-turns-80 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:10:00 +1300 School truancy jumping before school holidays 00:07:06 education,transport d6c67673-8761-4a54-bfd5-bba322999329 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007919/school-truancy-jumping-before-school-holidays Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Cultural barriers limiting Asian communities access to mental health services 00:03:36 69d1be19-19a3-4670-9c90-9f6afafd4851 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007774/cultural-barriers-limiting-asian-communities-access-to-mental-health-services Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 9 October 2025 00:05:28 business 201ce37c-663a-48be-8df6-fb9e6cef7f91 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007773/evening-business-for-9-october-2025 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +1300 All Whites aim for win in third clash with Poland 00:04:06 sport 3f21c317-b837-4036-99b3-20a1ca275bd9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007775/all-whites-aim-for-win-in-third-clash-with-poland Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Te Pāti Māori acknowledges need to sort out internal issues 00:05:06 d6ca3182-6a7a-4674-9e43-f735317486a7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007771/te-pati-maori-acknowledges-need-to-sort-out-internal-issues Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +1300 Is heading to the regions really the answer for young people out of work? 00:04:52 0dee5775-4ded-4d4a-ab75-23f08007ef5b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007768/is-heading-to-the-regions-really-the-answer-for-young-people-out-of-work Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:05:00 +1300 Cancer surival rates falling behind other countries 00:08:32 450712a9-0c5d-4588-b149-e0dbc48557fd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007772/cancer-surival-rates-falling-behind-other-countries Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Gloriavale school could have registration removed 00:07:10 education 2bc66238-a168-44b8-85a3-6e54c1c5462a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007760/gloriavale-school-could-have-registration-removed Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Queenstown restricts free-for-all freedom camping 00:03:35 96ef42c9-3ccc-4b32-b739-eee7e1c9ed93 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007759/queenstown-restricts-free-for-all-freedom-camping Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:35:00 +1300 Canterbury students forced out of halls as demand soars 00:03:33 45966b24-df64-498c-90f0-621af26591b9 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007756/canterbury-students-forced-out-of-halls-as-demand-soars Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +1300 Silver Ferns attempt to put off court dramas to one side 00:04:52 sport 3290c037-288b-4635-9ed8-543985e6e3c6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007755/silver-ferns-attempt-to-put-off-court-dramas-to-one-side Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Forbes review finds police should have alerted government earlier 00:05:41 9ef78d36-f1e0-4b62-9754-919228b8779c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007754/forbes-review-finds-police-should-have-alerted-government-earlier Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:15:00 +1300 Former FBI director pleads not guilty to making false statements 00:05:30 003186b7-484b-4b0c-91a1-0902e95d92f8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007752/former-fbi-director-pleads-not-guilty-to-making-false-statements Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:05:00 +1300 OCR cut leaves mortgage holders better off while others suffer 00:06:22 3d9f1585-6a90-4833-bee8-6fde8b5bd30f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007753/ocr-cut-leaves-mortgage-holders-better-off-while-others-suffer Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +1300 UK opposition leader forced to defend attendance at party conference 00:04:10 d6e0097c-ea7d-431c-8326-46904e2ef9ea https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007603/uk-opposition-leader-forced-to-defend-attendance-at-party-conference Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Fisheries minister wants fish farming to rival beef sector 00:03:37 17dcc982-e188-4fff-8dc8-9c27d127bcba https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007602/fisheries-minister-wants-fish-farming-to-rival-beef-sector Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 8 October 2025 00:03:14 business 3619889c-af8f-423f-b053-21dd57c4d34d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007601/evening-business-for-8-october-2025 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Stern warning for rugby players switching to R360 00:05:28 sport 75ae358d-666d-4683-a57f-dfed19d56004 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007600/stern-warning-for-rugby-players-switching-to-r360 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Why aren't we adapting quicker to climate change? 00:06:20 4dcca111-aec9-48e4-80f9-827eda99a7c6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007599/why-aren-t-we-adapting-quicker-to-climate-change Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:15:00 +1300 Tory Whanau takes aim at critics in final speech as Mayor 00:03:50 Wellington 2de5be72-39b4-4d10-8a8e-63da1ddcb3c1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007597/tory-whanau-takes-aim-at-critics-in-final-speech-as-mayor Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Reserve bank cuts OCR by 50 basis points 00:09:23 e193ddb3-241f-4c29-b504-91ffc545962d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007596/reserve-bank-cuts-ocr-by-50-basis-points Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:48:00 +1300 Grain farmers being ground down by rising production costs 00:06:42 farming 7f040715-b0af-40f3-aae1-f197a60a5558 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007587/grain-farmers-being-ground-down-by-rising-production-costs Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:45:00 +1300 House fire that killed father and son was intentionally lit 00:02:33 c0e2b983-6f98-4d84-9d0b-a9e9bdbba527 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007585/house-fire-that-killed-father-and-son-was-intentionally-lit Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:37:00 +1300 Detection dogs sniffing out predators in South Westland 00:03:47 animals 10b43389-99f4-424c-8c1e-dcb1c9478741 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007586/detection-dogs-sniffing-out-predators-in-south-westland Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +1300 Auckland teen makes history at Weighlifting World Champs 00:04:27 sport 2d9a1862-1731-4b67-bda2-a99a9b3e11af https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007584/auckland-teen-makes-history-at-weighlifting-world-champs Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 National falls behind, left bloc can form government in latest poll 00:06:31 politics 17201485-ff28-4dd4-9bf7-7714f4e1b5fc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007583/national-falls-behind-left-bloc-can-form-government-in-latest-poll Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Rural women fear post cuts will cost their communities 00:06:56 09855ffa-ac73-4c29-860f-ba50a6c8550a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007581/rural-women-fear-post-cuts-will-cost-their-communities Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:48:00 +1300 Australia correspondent Nick Grimm 00:07:10 bd5a6c32-449b-4ab9-b3f8-eba07d36cb2a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007426/australia-correspondent-nick-grimm Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Project clearing predators from South Westland 00:04:14 499e4802-530f-43df-aa35-b3d03ec8bf9d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007422/project-clearing-predators-from-south-westland Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:43:00 +1300 Actor cut from ad campaign after sharing Winston Peters' address 00:07:23 f06ce4d6-a79b-4e53-b937-2650ae81e606 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007412/actor-cut-from-ad-campaign-after-sharing-winston-peters-address Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 7 October 2025 00:03:54 30063b03-e02b-4b40-ad80-71613e86af53 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007421/evening-business-for-7-october-2025 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Basketball's newest competition to kick of in Auckland 00:05:13 sport abd7f429-aca1-4583-9e7b-927d6b0bdde0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007420/basketball-s-newest-competition-to-kick-of-in-auckland Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Second phase of a coronial inquest is underway in Hawke's Bay 00:06:31 90bc48bb-852f-4a4f-9992-05837669627d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007423/second-phase-of-a-coronial-inquest-is-underway-in-hawke-s-bay Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:15:00 +1300 Peters calls out actor for disclosing his street address 00:04:17 1b3ed26f-8f92-409b-9f07-67f4964192e4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007417/peters-calls-out-actor-for-disclosing-his-street-address Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Job market 'absolutely diabolical' - recruitment agency 00:08:05 7475eccc-b535-4b80-9438-2cfcc4831367 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007416/job-market-absolutely-diabolical-recruitment-agency Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:50:00 +1300 Botanic Gardens putting a spring in Wellingtonians steps 00:03:57 eb209979-21f5-4b63-96c8-dfb62610be19 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007410/botanic-gardens-putting-a-spring-in-wellingtonians-steps Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:32:00 +1300 White Ferns suffer heavy defeat at Cricket World Cup 00:03:45 sport 7999ca09-1a9d-47c2-89eb-ebe8783d9b7a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007409/white-ferns-suffer-heavy-defeat-at-cricket-world-cup Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 welfare group offers grant to help replace animal testing 00:06:27 0efb146a-dcae-425e-8bdd-9b0495aa6ff7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007408/welfare-group-offers-grant-to-help-replace-animal-testing Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:16:00 +1300 Tensions in the US over plans to deploy National Guard troops 00:04:21 8c8616ef-e2f7-4527-a542-f2683528c8cb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007407/tensions-in-the-us-over-plans-to-deploy-national-guard-troops Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Call for ban on using buy now pay later servies for alcohol 00:07:18 a6cc9345-fd79-4e56-9b44-f18167a2459c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007405/call-for-ban-on-using-buy-now-pay-later-servies-for-alcohol Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +1300 UK government cracking down on repeat protests 00:03:32 world 87341f86-293c-44cd-9d5a-9e53850d47c6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007262/uk-government-cracking-down-on-repeat-protests Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 6 October 2025 00:02:53 business b01383bd-0e38-4ab1-86e1-0249b43731f4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019007261/evening-business-for-6-october-2025 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:31:00 +1300 Silver Ferns saga continues to drag on 00:04:10 sport a0e345bb-ca85-4ce3-9cee-2de3fefab240 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007260/silver-ferns-saga-continues-to-drag-on Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:24:00 +1300 Diabetes related lower limb amputations jump more than 50% 00:07:58 health 213f896a-eed7-4e57-a337-b5939d65fbef https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007259/diabetes-related-lower-limb-amputations-jump-more-than-50 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:15:00 +1300 Locals concerned about impact one year after Manawanui sinking 00:04:35 environment 04530ac1-4913-441f-8519-95dc2422815d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007258/locals-concerned-about-impact-one-year-after-manawanui-sinking Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Drinking water contamination scare shuts down schools 00:08:47 infrastructure 2656d678-91da-4781-b5f8-955852023094 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007257/drinking-water-contamination-scare-shuts-down-schools Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:54:00 +1300 Families of three detained on Gaza flotilla deeply worried 00:03:19 activism,conflict 9ac9fe87-862f-4fdf-846c-f38d9560babc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007252/families-of-three-detained-on-gaza-flotilla-deeply-worried Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:48:00 +1300 Criticism over new rules for young people accessing benefit 00:05:31 employment,politics d3910a77-ac26-4a63-8d4a-0050085d90b7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007251/criticism-over-new-rules-for-young-people-accessing-benefit Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Parents of toddler who died from sepsis will 'never recover' 00:04:37 254475d5-3019-4019-a3ed-579bf5b36fb2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007250/parents-of-toddler-who-died-from-sepsis-will-never-recover Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:35:00 +1300 First witness gives evidence at Cyclone Gabrielle inquest 00:03:28 court,weather 07ed46bb-47e2-4f7f-ab10-9d83c56b2b8a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007249/first-witness-gives-evidence-at-cyclone-gabrielle-inquest Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +1300 All Blacks end Rugby Championship with win but no trophy 00:04:44 sport 475919ac-a6a1-4b74-a784-552b8ff3d1a6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007247/all-blacks-end-rugby-championship-with-win-but-no-trophy Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:24:00 +1300 Investigation into bricklayers for alleged cartel behaviour 00:06:29 e9e84d4b-2187-4c9f-83a3-8cf1aac6efba https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007246/investigation-into-bricklayers-for-alleged-cartel-behaviour Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:13:00 +1300 Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages 00:06:25 world 374630f8-84c2-4ed8-9d26-73325c21a1b0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007248/hamas-agrees-to-release-israeli-hostages Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Rotorua unemployment soars above national average 00:06:15 employment,youth c56fccf5-edea-4276-a395-077fa4b75818 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019007245/rotorua-unemployment-soars-above-national-average Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:43:00 +1300 UK grappling with fatal Synagogue attack 00:03:29 world d7a8fe68-2c08-473f-9250-6ec2419bcb34 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006948/uk-grappling-with-fatal-synagogue-attack Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:34:00 +1300 Evening business for 3 October 2025 00:05:29 business c99e8ab0-e436-4121-b5b1-154f863529bf https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019006947/evening-business-for-3-october-2025 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:29:00 +1300 First group of kiwi Winter Olympians named 00:04:56 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16:53:00 +1300 Defence Minister Collins hopes to increase NZ made weapons 00:03:04 aa3bcd31-b3b5-44c0-b8fe-8ddb80b16f03 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006941/defence-minister-collins-hopes-to-increase-nz-made-weapons Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Government dish out first lot of new event funding 00:07:10 infrastructure b56759e8-9c57-42c4-84f1-42de2f218cc6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006940/government-dish-out-first-lot-of-new-event-funding Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:36:00 +1300 Could a bed tax help boost struggling Auckland businesses? 00:04:03 economy 947d5b1e-24b1-480c-a31d-644bebcd6872 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006935/could-a-bed-tax-help-boost-struggling-auckland-businesses Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:29:00 +1300 Changes to All Blacks side ahead of Bledisloe Cup match 00:04:23 sport 4dc68efe-00df-4c53-a665-443a13067c21 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006934/changes-to-all-blacks-side-ahead-of-bledisloe-cup-match Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Revenge saving phenomenon taking hold overseas 00:03:28 money 6adc0454-dbe0-4434-a7fd-dcdd97618e46 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006933/revenge-saving-phenomenon-taking-hold-overseas Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:16:00 +1300 Dozens still mising under collapsed Indonesian school 00:05:12 c8fb9149-2cbb-4e56-89a0-3cc19118180a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006932/dozens-still-mising-under-collapsed-indonesian-school Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Third of people are working more than one job 00:06:22 economy 77c9ae38-bf32-491b-963a-29313c459ea3 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006931/third-of-people-are-working-more-than-one-job Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:48:00 +1300 Aussie trade workers call for lower retirement age 00:05:27 world politics 8ba6953f-1792-412e-94d2-937609545a58 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006766/aussie-trade-workers-call-for-lower-retirement-age Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:44:00 +1300 Damaging health effects found from odours in Christchurch 00:04:10 environment,health bdfc3231-e782-44c3-a532-2c62fdb647d5 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006764/damaging-health-effects-found-from-odours-in-christchurch Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 2 October 2025 00:04:57 business,economy 14465cc8-ec05-4ea9-9145-c6ee338e3841 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006763/evening-business-for-2-october-2025 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:31:00 +1300 Six changes to All Blacks side to close out championship 00:03:20 sport d303b1c5-3dfe-4a54-8035-dd11e1d958da https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006762/six-changes-to-all-blacks-side-to-close-out-championship Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:26:00 +1300 SPCA 'outraged' by government walk back on pig crate ban 00:05:24 law,politics,animal cruelty 23b000a3-33af-41c9-9363-12be6143212c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006761/spca-outraged-by-government-walk-back-on-pig-crate-ban Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:14:00 +1300 Toitū Te Tiriti cuts ties with Te Pāti Māori 00:04:43 5b96a4a7-9566-4611-8159-fbf460c62635 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006760/toitu-te-tiriti-cuts-ties-with-te-pati-maori Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Australia funding over two times more medicines than NZ 00:09:22 health,politics 039febf6-a2b8-4256-b15b-97aac2b83705 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006765/australia-funding-over-two-times-more-medicines-than-nz Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:50:00 +1300 Kiwis on board Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces 00:04:52 activism,world politics 52a984b8-547e-4131-958b-3c6a30a4b12d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006758/kiwis-on-board-gaza-flotilla-intercepted-by-israeli-forces Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:38:00 +1300 Technology teachers worry govt overhaul will ruin curriculum 00:03:31 education,politics c731529d-f2ee-4808-ad43-32ed8dc4dc3a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006757/technology-teachers-worry-govt-overhaul-will-ruin-curriculum Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +1300 Rugby players time spent on field to be monitored 00:04:39 sport f09a286d-d66f-407d-b5ad-42e90c9a9aae https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006755/rugby-players-time-spent-on-field-to-be-monitored Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +1300 Call for sunscreen to be subsidised 00:06:51 health 9ba04b48-f39b-45ad-9f03-caf0ef041939 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006756/call-for-sunscreen-to-be-subsidised Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:14:00 +1300 US government shuts down for first time in seven years 00:06:35 world politics,USA e251f85b-bf86-4822-852b-3c4ffb01ddd0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006751/us-government-shuts-down-for-first-time-in-seven-years Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Should NZ ban deals on junk food? 00:07:52 business,health 9a28bc88-64b3-4a80-9f27-14d6e4e0e597 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006750/should-nz-ban-deals-on-junk-food Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Keir Starmer slams Farage at Labour Conference 00:05:29 world 58201d75-2f8c-4479-8f19-a6b31f115fe6 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006614/keir-starmer-slams-farage-at-labour-conference Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:38:00 +1300 Evening business for Wednesday 1st October 00:03:13 business,economy,markets d165632b-c0e3-4dbd-b6b5-b715cba637c0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006611/evening-business-for-wednesday-1st-october Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:29:00 +1300 Football Fern Ali Riley to hang up the boots 00:04:11 sport 4b61c77f-cb31-4d1b-84da-262058c187c7 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006610/football-fern-ali-riley-to-hang-up-the-boots Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:23:00 +1300 Auckland councillor unhappy with bin collection changes 00:05:51 baba8a44-5b63-454a-98a0-7f0eac3a8228 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006608/auckland-councillor-unhappy-with-bin-collection-changes Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Energy Minister responds to criticism of energy plan 00:11:34 energy,politics af68a62b-2352-42da-8eb9-e4386d872b92 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006607/energy-minister-responds-to-criticism-of-energy-plan Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:53:00 +1300 Many determined to stay in Tokoroa despite industry closures 00:04:47 7e1b6676-9f53-45c9-8b88-bd109b2dc3dc https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006602/many-determined-to-stay-in-tokoroa-despite-industry-closures Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Energy Minister on energy plan facing grim reviews 00:09:17 energy 136d787a-2285-4ae0-843f-c72e681104c1 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006601/energy-minister-on-energy-plan-facing-grim-reviews Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:34:00 +1300 'We're all breaking' - Thames Hospital understaffed say nurses 00:05:57 ed2bf596-b984-4a56-966c-1ac7fb3e0b08 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006599/we-re-all-breaking-thames-hospital-understaffed-say-nurses Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:31:00 +1300 Summer of cricket kicks off tonight 00:03:43 sport 70e2b5b4-b3ab-45b3-9580-4c8cc3a3c1d8 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006597/summer-of-cricket-kicks-off-tonight Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:24:00 +1300 The kleptomaniac cat nicking knickers in Hamilton 00:06:31 animals a7617d98-de55-4921-98e5-83b0a8f71264 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006598/the-kleptomaniac-cat-nicking-knickers-in-hamilton Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:13:00 +1300 Death toll rises following Philippines earthquake 00:04:12 world 0e791190-9e29-4a25-a4e0-f697f37a00dd https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006595/death-toll-rises-following-philippines-earthquake Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:06:00 +1300 Multiple sunscreen brands slapped with a recall in Australia 00:06:55 health 00656539-5ddf-4c4c-9180-8703967082f0 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006594/multiple-sunscreen-brands-slapped-with-a-recall-in-australia Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:49:00 +1300 NATO to adopt Australian "Star Wars-style" lasers 00:07:02 Australia 68bf6667-f11f-4e84-b69c-f80f01bc2efb https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006444/nato-to-adopt-australian-star-wars-style-lasers Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Gold mine planned for Central Otago facing scrutiny 00:03:26 Otago,gold mine 111c77bf-8e0e-4543-8764-2d79c2c8965d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006442/gold-mine-planned-for-central-otago-facing-scrutiny Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:36:00 +1300 Evening business for 30 September 2025 00:04:36 business a4f90d2b-b8e6-4212-8f57-5acac4a9bc0b https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019006441/evening-business-for-30-september-2025 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:32:00 +1300 White Ferns prepare for ODI return 00:04:25 sport,White Ferns 0c6e9a79-bd21-431a-a730-02c8b773757c https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006440/white-ferns-prepare-for-odi-return Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:22:00 +1300 How could a 100% tariff affect NZ's film industry? 00:07:21 arts,money,world,Film Commission,NZ,Trump,US,tariffs 3fa2b839-9adf-460c-b7c8-6d84604c033a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006443/how-could-a-100-percent-tariff-affect-nz-s-film-industry Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:12:00 +1300 Cancer Society responds to treatment waitimes around the motu 00:07:57 health,Northland,child immunisation,immunisation b2dbc906-b238-4c5b-abed-4e11b368a765 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006448/cancer-society-responds-to-treatment-waitimes-around-the-motu Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:10:00 +1300 New figures reveal government's progress towards health targets 00:03:33 health,Northland,child immunisation,immunisation 3b2be5b0-6147-4b4f-ac9f-794fcbbececa https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006445/new-figures-reveal-government-s-progress-towards-health-targets Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:54:00 +1300 The North Canterbury 'Bush Janitor' with a unique mission 00:03:59 Canterbury,Bush Janitor 2e914096-330b-469e-80d9-27c3d306b19d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006439/the-north-canterbury-bush-janitor-with-a-unique-mission Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:44:00 +1300 Northland child immunisation rates on the slide 00:09:28 health,Northland,measles,vaccination 4997d01d-ea67-4501-b0ee-185728868630 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006438/northland-child-immunisation-rates-on-the-slide Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:38:00 +1300 Machete found in Akl reserve five months after killing. 00:02:48 crime,Auckland Region 2d69ebbe-57f8-4c0f-b394-d9ac6369cd9d https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006437/machete-found-in-akl-reserve-five-months-after-killing Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:32:00 +1300 Taurua negotiating coaching future with Netball NZ 00:05:47 sport,Noeline Taurua 157022da-a563-445e-9056-39e0a74b7f1a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006432/taurua-negotiating-coaching-future-with-netball-nz Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:25:00 +1300 119 jobs to go at Tokoroa plywood plant 00:07:53 economy,Tokoroa 331e07b8-2774-49a7-aa74-e9ebe28f3de2 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006433/119-jobs-to-go-at-tokoroa-plywood-plant Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:14:00 +1300 Gaza peace deal "beyond very close" - Trump 00:07:03 world,Gaza,US af0a6dd1-6fcd-4e81-b3a5-a9f72879bf4f https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006429/gaza-peace-deal-beyond-very-close-trump Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:10:00 +1300 Traffic management costs skyrocket 00:06:42 transport,traffic 96d63a12-f479-4f33-a8d6-cead0e8c502e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006427/traffic-management-costs-skyrocket Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:47:00 +1300 Starmer speaks out on Reform party immigration policy 00:03:45 9768485d-8380-45b2-a663-02a0bb3c732a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006279/starmer-speaks-out-on-reform-party-immigration-policy Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:45:00 +1300 Special memorial unveiled for Lyn Fleming 00:03:20 9325e441-1e87-42ed-bf36-6a61acd4c162 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006278/special-memorial-unveiled-for-lyn-fleming Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:35:00 +1300 Evening business for 29 September 2025 00:03:40 cf82c8b0-8b17-43b2-9461-4383f3479114 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006277/evening-business-for-29-september-2025 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +1300 Europe retain golf's Ryder Cup 00:05:04 c4879011-b0ea-448a-b890-abc45730f382 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006276/europe-retain-golf-s-ryder-cup Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:25:00 +1300 Closure of cheese maker leaves growing holes in the industry 00:07:29 625d9f92-f080-4bf0-985c-59936fb4a178 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006275/closure-of-cheese-maker-leaves-growing-holes-in-the-industry Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:15:00 +1300 Auckland charity that's clothed thousands forced to close 00:04:05 0db0eca2-bc17-4ab7-a263-112854a4edc4 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006273/auckland-charity-that-s-clothed-thousands-forced-to-close Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:08:00 +1300 Christchurch earthquake victim's husband says new rules 'putting money ahead of lives' 00:07:40 c472b3be-b6ef-4ea1-b80b-d64e9e653bad https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006274/christchurch-earthquake-victim-s-husband-says-new-rules-putting-money-ahead-of-lives Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:55:00 +1300 Why does Napier have two Woolworths supermarkets? 00:03:59 1be47e15-240a-4f52-bb90-a240eca96e32 https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006272/why-does-napier-have-two-woolworths-supermarkets Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:45:00 +1300 Government shaking up earthquake strengthening rules 00:10:28 f7ff0c70-dff8-4a43-a1c1-f3cfa6b16b1e https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006268/government-shaking-up-earthquake-strengthening-rules Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:34:00 +1300 Family namesake of Gordon Wilson flats back plan to redevelop 00:02:58 932d2c27-26cd-4681-8a70-a81d4b7aa31a https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019006267/family-namesake-of-gordon-wilson-flats-back-plan-to-redevelop Mon, 29 Sep 2025 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