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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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- Today4 min
Wellington town hall redevelopment enters final phase
After 13 years closed and hundreds of millions of dollars in budget blowout, Wellington's town hall redevelopment has entered its final phase. The town hall will re-open in the central city in February next year, after shutting in 2013 for significant earthquake.
- Today6 min
Oz security guard missing after joining Russian invasion
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about concerns for an Australian security guard who has gone missing after joining the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- Today4 min
Evening business for 10 November 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
- Today3 min
Black Caps fight for survival against India
The Black Caps are fighting for survival in the One day series against India. The third match was underway in Hamilton after a rain delay. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
- Today6 min
Lyttelton residents crowdsourcing for cameras to discourage boy racers
A group of Christchurch residents are crowd sourcing funds for a surveillance camera to discourage noisy street hoons. Lyttleton's had problems with loud cars and motorbikes using some roads like racing tracks, with the hills amplifying the noise. The group, Quieter and Safer Roads, has raised $4000 for a high-tech camera to clock speeds and noise levels. They hope the data will convince authorities to come up with a long-term solution. Lyttelton Harbour resident Dave Dunlay spoke to Lisa Owen.
- Today8 min
RNZ CEO says he's 'taken responsibility' over $12m budget blow out
The CEO of RNZ who is staying on until his contract ends, says he's taken responsibility, despite the broadcaster running up an almost $12 million deficit on his watch. A litany of budget blowouts and accounting errors are being blamed. CEO Paul Thompson and the board Chair, Brent Impey say they were oblivious to any money problems until last month. The CFO departed abruptly in October. Deputy Political Editor, Craig McCulloch talked through the latest with Lisa Owen.
- Today4 min
MPs converge in Wellington for first and last caucus meetings
MPs new, returning, and departing have converged on Wellington for their caucus meetings - for some of them their first, and for others their last. It's been a busy day, National bade farewell to some of its heavy hitters, and a returning Labour MP almost immediately put his foot in it. Christopher Luxon revealed he has sat down with Qiulae Wong. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports.
- Today2 min
Rain doesn't put off punters at Christchurch's Trotting Cup
Rain and drizzle made for a damp and grey day at Christchurch's Addington Raceway, but punters provided the colour, turning out in some snappy outfits for the New Zealand Trotting Cup. There were 13 races, but fashion in the field also provided great entertainment, as did the festival atmosphere. Rachel Graham reports.
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