Bedste Checkpoint-podcasts (2024)

This week on Checkpoint Chat, Metaphor: ReFantazio has us locked into one of the best role-playing games of this generation, LEGO Horizon Adventures looks great but feels a bit thin, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is 2024's sleeper hit, and Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has promise despite big technical issues Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Tw…

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Stage 15 - Level 36: "#VuleveMax" 3:21:18

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Nos vamos acercando al final y se nos cae gente inesperadamente, pero Checkpoint sigue firme. - Megaminuto Megawacky - El Gran Checkpointer - Indika - Metal Slug Tactics - Sony se compra Kadokawa? - Prode Game Awards

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Checkpoint Mini #251 - Mancopter + a 10 legjobb című játék, ami a címhez képest csalódás volt 1:00:04

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Grath és Stöki retro videojátékos podcastjának kisebb vadhajtása. Az adás témája: Mancopter, valamint a tíz legjobb című játék, ami a címhez képest csalódást okozott. Kísérőposzt itt: https://iddqd.blog.hu/2024/11/20/checkpoint_mini_251_mancopter_a_10_legjobb_jatekcim_amihez_kepest_a_jatek_csalodas_volt…

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Underrated or overrated video games! 55:58

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Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they fight over which video games are over or underrated. Will the crew still be friends at the end of this one? Listen in to find out! Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Underrated or overrated video games! appeared first…

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Patients increasingly not making wait lists - GPs 4:33

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The Labour Party is blaming the Government's new wait time targets for so many patients being unable to get onto a waiting list for hospital treatment. It follows GPs saying patients who desperately need hospital treatment are increasingly not even making it onto waiting lists. But some patients there's nothing new about this kind of rationing, Rut…

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Black Foils win opening SailGP event in Dubai 3:50

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The Black Foils have continued their dominance in the Middle East winning the opening SailGP event of the season in Dubai. New Zealand held off Great Britain and the United States to sit on top of the leaderboard heading into the next race in Auckland in the new year. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Proposed cuts to tertiary apprenticeship programme in Rotorua 7:01

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Proposed cuts to a tertiary apprenticeship training programme in Rotorua could leave dozens of people high and dry part way through their qualifications. The proposal from Bay of Plenty's Toi Ohomai institute of technology would mean up to 20 job losses according to the Tertiary Education union. The Union claims a number of courses across campuses …

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Auckland city centre to get new police base 6:55

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In his first official day in the job the new Police commissioner has delivered an early Christmas present to Auckland businesses and residents; anouncing the city centre's getting a new police base, almost a decade after the last one closed. A number of businesses and residents have been campaigning for a bricks and mortar presence in the central c…

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New Police Base to open in Auckland CBD 3:55

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New Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says there's a priority to increase public safety and boost visibility in communities.

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Obesity leading risk factor for death and disability - report 4:03

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The New Zealand Dental Association and Health Coalition Aotearoa are throwing their support behind a new report that calls for urgent government intervention to tackle obesity. The Helen Clark Foundation report says obesity is now the leading risk factor for death and disability in New Zealand, ahead of smoking. It calls for a levy to incentivise a…

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Photos leaked of police officer posing in gang patch 4:16

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A police officer has potentially thrown his employer in disrepute, after photos taken earlier this year show him posing in a gang patch, according to an employment lawyer. Legislation banning the display of patches in public came into effect last week, with multiple arrests already made under the new law. Just days after the ban began, photos were …

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Indian Premier League commences annual player auction 3:49

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The richest cricket league in the world has commenced its annual player auction. The Indian Premier League has created dozens of overnight millionaires since its inception in 2008. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Tenants leave house with holes in walls and upaid rent 3:49

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Holes in the ceiling and walls, rubbish everywhere, missing chattels and unpaid rent. This is what a couple who rented out their family home are faced with after their tenant left the house looking like a rubbish tip. The situation has prompted a reminder from a property investors' group that prevention is the best way of avoiding tenancy nightmare…

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Hezbollah launches one of it's largest attacks on Israel 3:13

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Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Hezbollah launching one of it's largest attacks on Israel, progress on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon and the impact of Israel's continued attacks on the Gaza Strip are having.

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Shops carry the losses of credit card fraud 7:47

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One retailer wants to know why shops are carrying the losses, when they're hit by credit card fraud and not the companies, whose cards are being used for the dodgy transactions. Earlier this month a customer spent about $3000 on gift vouchers and goods, at Cactus Outdoor, a clothing and outdoor equipment shop in Ponsonby, Auckland. He paid with a V…

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Stage 15 - Level 36: "#VuleveMax" 3:21:18

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Nos vamos acercando al final y se nos cae gente inesperadamente, pero Checkpoint sigue firme. - Megaminuto Megawacky - El Gran Checkpointer - Indika - Metal Slug Tactics - Sony se compra Kadokawa? - Prode Game Awards

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US lays fraud charges against Gautam Adani 4:37

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Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a fifth tourist dying as a result of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, the US issuing fraud charges against one of Asia's richest men and how hard it is to get cold hard cash in Taiwan.

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New Zealander thought to be ill from methanol poisoning in Laos 3:22

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A fifth tourist has died as a result of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos. 28-year-old British lawyer Simone White, as well as an Australian teen, two Danish women and an American all fell fatally ill after drinking in a popular tourist town. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed a New Zealander is thought to be among those who…

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Evening business for 22 November 2024 3:27

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Former Kiwi Fern Kathleen Wharton dies at 41 3:27

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Former Kiwi Ferns and Warriors womens player Kathleen Wharton has died aged 41. Wharton was a Rugby League World Cup winner and played for the Warriors during the 2019 NRLW season. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Senior doctor testifies at Olivia Podmore inquest 5:51

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The head of High Performance Sport NZ was warned in 2018 of concerns an athlete would lose their life, if the environment in Cycling NZ was not fixed. The warning came from a senior doctor who had worked closely with athletes in the Cycling New Zealand programme. It's the latest testimony at the inquest into the death of elite cyclist Olivia Podmor…

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Security guard stabbed in Auckland recovering well 5:40

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A security guard who was stabbed in the neck while working at a popular Auckland shopping hub is said to be recovering well after surgery. The incident happened when the guard approached a man near the Westfield Newmarket about 2:30pm yesterday afternoon, following an earlier incident and the man allegedly pulled out a knife. A 24 year old has been…

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Whooping cough epidemic officially declared 3:48

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Health services are on high alert with the official declaration of a whooping cough epidemic today. It comes as the most recent data shows vaccination rates for babies are woefully low - especially for Maori and Pasifika. Ruth Hill reports.

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Maritime union votes to oppose resumption of live animal exports 6:31

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Opposition to the Government's plan to resurrect live animal exports continues to grow, this time it's on the wharf. The Maritime Union, which represents water siders and stevedores, who have in the past loaded freighters including the ill fated Gulf Live stock, has officially voted to oppose the resumption of live animal exports. The government's …

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All Auckland buses to have driver protection screens by 2026 3:48

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All Auckland buses will have driver protection screens installed by 2026 and those behind the wheel hope this will help to deter aggressive behaviour. The government and Auckland Council are co-funding the project to retro-fit more than 1000 buses with custom-made plexiglass screens, and the first lot of completed buses was revealed today. There ha…

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Former political figure jailed for 2.5 years for sexual abuse charges 3:16

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A former political figure who sexually abused two teenagers nearly 30 years ago has been jailed for two and a half years. It almost brings the historic case to a close - with the offender now appealing his sentence and the District Court's decision to deny him permanent name suppression. A warning, this report from political journalist Anneke Smith…

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Forensic medicine professor speaks on Laos methanol poisoning 5:31

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Five tourists have died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, a country in southeast Asia, after drinking what's believed to be contaminated alcohol. A New Zealander is among those who have fallen ill in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed it has been contacted and is providing cons…

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Methanol laced alcohol thought to have killed tourists in Laos 5:39

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Methanol laced alcohol is thought to have killed five young tourists travelling in Loas in South East Asia. Among the dead are a british lawyer, as Australian teenager from Melbourne and two danish woman. It's believed they all consummed drinks laced with methanol, a potentially deadly substance that is found in bootleg alcohol. A New Zealander is …

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Robertson names All Blacks squad for final test of the year 5:27

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The All Blacks will be looking to quell any doubts left behind after a razor thin loss to France last weekend. Coach Scott Robertson has named his squad in what will be the team's final test of the year against Italy this weekend. RNZ sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen

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NZ's strongest man set to complete at Official Strongman Games 6:07

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He can topple a small car with his bare hands, eats up to eight eggs for breakfast and is the "strongest old fulla in the country." Rich Farrell is the inaugural winner of the New Zealand's Strongest man, masters division. He is currently in Atlanta, Georgia training for the Official Strongman Games to be held in Wisconsin along with four other kiw…

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Gaetz will no longer head Justice Department in Trump's cabinet 6:20

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Gaetz - who resigned from congress to take on the Attorney General role - has been under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct and said the controversy around his nomination had become too much of a distraction. Just hours after Gaetz's withdrawal, the president-elect named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his new pick for the job…

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Do we still need cash? 5:32

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A 2023 treasury survey showed the number of people using cash on a daily basis went from almost 96 percent in 2019, to just over 57 percent in 2023. Yet anytime the potential "end of cash" is predicted, it gives rise to some pretty emotional responses from many people, who still like to have the option. This is despite a growing number of retailers…

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Australia: Social media platforms facing hefty fines if not blocking under 16s 8:57

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Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about how the digital giants in Australia are facing fines in the tens of millions of dollars if they fail to block under 16s from social media platforms. It's all part of tough new laws being pushed to deal with mental health issues from excessive exposure to social media.…

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Evening business for 21 November 2024 4:14

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Warriors path laid out in release of 2025 schedule 2:44

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The Warriors path to NRL glory has been laid out with the release of the schedule for 2025. An ANZAC test in Christchurch, a trip to Vegas and the return of the women's side mark an exciting year ahead for the club. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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First year UC students having to flat as halls capacity full 4:15

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First year University of Canterbury students are being forced to go flatting as capacity in the university's halls of residence is completely maxxed out. Enrolment at UC went over 22,000 at the start of this year - up 20 percent from 5 years ago. But that's meant over 4000 students have applied for spots in the first year halls when there are only …

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Stanford apologises after calling Tinetti a 'stupid bitch' 3:27

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The Education Minister Erica Stanford has apologised in Parliament after allegedly calling her Labour Party counterpart Jan Tinetti a "stupid bitch" in the debating chamber. It comes at the same time that government parties have complained about standards slipping in Parliament, Deputy Political editor Craig McCulloch reports.…

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Queenstown businesses considering legal action over table tax 5:27

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The Queenstown Lakes District Council has ratcheted up it's fees for having tables outside, in one case restaurant owner Blair Impey's bill has gone from $3200 to $51,000. The increased bill is due to be paid on December 1st but Blair Impey said he'll be sending a legal letter to council next week and hasd been told by his lawyers he can seek a jud…

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Southland doctor sedating dementia patients due to lack of options 5:14

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A southland doctor said he's having to sedate dementia patients because there's a lack of care options in rural areas. Doctor Daniel Allan is a psychiatrist for elderly people and this week he told a health select committee of the challenges getting appropriate care for people with dementia in more isolated parts of southland. He said he's delibera…

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Police make first arrests under new gang patch legislation 11:51

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While police say it sends a clear message to gangs about compliance, those living within gang communities are worried the new laws could lead to unneccessary violence. Alexa Cook sat down two senior gang leaders in Hawke's Bay to find out what the new laws mean to them, and police assistant Commissioner Paul Basham spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Lydia Ko preparing for final tournament of season 4:29

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Golfer Lydia Ko is preparing for the final tournament of the season, and a potential $7 million pay-day. Ko is chasing a third CME Group Tour Championship, however, it was her four legged friend and newly adopted good luck charm who stole the show at this week's media presser. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Police Commissioner open to discussion on arming police 3:04

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The new Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said he hopes it'll never be necessary to arm police officers in New Zealand - but he's open to a discussion about it. The majority of officers are in favour of being armed. But experts say the move would be a step backwards for police with potentially tragic consequences for young Maori in particular. B…

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Security guard stabbed in the neck at Auckland shopping mall 2:48

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A security guard has been stabbed in the neck at a popular Auckland shopping mall this afternoon. Police say security guards at Newmarket's Westfield mall approached a man in relation to an earlier incident, the man then produced a knife. It comes after a survey revealed one in three retail workers feel unsafe heading into the peak Christmas shoppi…

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Stalemate to release report on alleged sexual misconduct on Gaetz 5:20

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United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about how there's a stalemate on whether to release a report on alleged sexual misconduct by Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General - Matt Gaetz and a rare coin from the gold rush era has sold at an auction for $1.4 million.

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Beware of Black Friday sales FOMO - Consumer NZ 5:28

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The American tradition of Thanksgiving sales is now well embedded in New Zealand retail culture, but Consumer said people should be wary of pressure tactics particularly used online, like a countdown clock, subscription traps or claims there's only one left. Some banks have also sent out alerts to remind customers to be wary of using the CVV number…

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Somaliland elects president 5:31

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Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about Somaliland electing a president, a rescue operation in a South African mine making international headlines and some good news about some lucky species of flora and fauna.

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Evening business for 20 November 2024 3:51

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Shaun Johnson to return to new sport for one night 3:43

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The man who can't seem to retire, Shaun Johnson won't have his feet up for long after calling time on his Rugby League career. Johnson is set to return to the national stage, albeit in an entirely new sport, and only for one night. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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