Bedste Checkpoint-podcasts (2025)

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with Donald Trump 5:14

1h ago5:14

5:14

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with Donald Trump in Washington and an NHS nurse being paid out close to $100,000 NZD for being left out on tea rounds by a colleague. She also spoke about how a pop star has alread scooped up a prize at the Brit Awards.…

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Mythology in gaming part 3 – Chinese, Persian, Slavic, and Celtic 53:59

1d ago53:59

53:59

Join Bree, Elliot, Luke, and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they bring mythology back to the conversation. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Mythology in gaming part 3 – Chinese, Persian, Slavic, and Celtic appeared first on Checkpoint.…

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Episode 266 - There's A Palico In My Boot 57:23

2d ago57:23

57:23

This week on Checkpoint Chat, there are monster to hunt out there and weapons to craft from their corpses, with both Matty and Sandy absolutely in love with Monster Hunter Wilds. What's new in the sequel to Capcom's most successful game of all time? Quite a bit actually! Follow Checkpoint Chat on... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat Fac…

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Stage 16 - Especial de Febrero: "Qué maninja!" 3:50:40

7d ago3:50:40

3:50:40

Segundo especial del año, con la presencia del primo de la gente que trae un análisis impecable y Diegote que tiene ganas de tirar patadas contra algunos helicópteros. Ninja Gaiden 2 Black y análisis de la saga Civilization VII State of Play

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Checkpoint Mini #257 - Professor Layton and the Curious Village + a 10 legjobb "X and the Y" játék 1:04:47

15d ago1:04:47

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Grath és Stöki retro videojátékos podcastjának kisebb vadhajtása. Az adás témája: Professor Layton and the Curious Village + a 10 legjobb "X and the Y" című videojáték. Kísérőposzt itt: https://iddqd.blog.hu/2025/02/24/checkpoint_mini_257_professor_layton_and_the_curious_village_a_10_legjobb_x_and_the_y_cimu_jatek…

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Students learn about growing food and looking after environment 3:46

1h ago3:46

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The Mangere-Enviro hub is a Kainga Ora owned site which has been re-purposed from housing to an area with a community garden, composting and tree planting in the heart of South Auckland. Luka Forman went for a visit.

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Evening business for 28 February 2025 5:18

1h ago5:18

5:18

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Five years since first case of Covid-19 reached New Zealand 4:59

1h ago4:59

4:59

Things have never quite been the same since the pandemic swept the globe and the country all but ground to a halt, with social distancing, supermarket queues and hand sanitiser coming to dominate our daily lives. But while Covid-19 seems to be in the rearview mirror for many of us, others continue to be effected by the virus. Louise Ternouth caught…

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Fourth Super Rugby Aupiki competition to kick off 3:37

1h ago3:37

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The fourth Super Rugby Aupiki competition kicks off this weekend, as the Blues look to defend their title. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Paula Bennett speaks on Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigning 9:29

2h ago9:29

9:29

The boss of the government's drug buying agency has resigned and will leave the job at the end of May. Pharmac Chief Executive Sarah Fitt has faced repeated calls for her resignation from both patients and health professionals with accusations that within Pharmac, she presided over a sick, snearing, and callous culture toward patients. Both David S…

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Top 12 kapa haka groups at Te Matatini to be announced 3:38

2h ago3:38

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In the coming hours, the top 12 kapa haka groups at Te Matatini o Te Kahui Maunga will be announced - before they battle out to be the best for the final day tomorrow. Saturday will bring an end to the event and see the top group crowned champions. There's been no shortage of issues showcased - with performers tackling topics like meth addiction an…

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Controversial Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigns 6:26

2h ago6:26

6:26

The controversial Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt has resigned - the third health agency boss to go in as many weeks. She had a turbulent time at the top of the country's drug funding agency - with accusations she headed culture of contempt and disregard for patients. There were many calls for her resignation - including by Malcolm Mulholland from Patient V…

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Whakaari/White Island owners have conviction quashed 3:13

2h ago3:13

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The owners of Whakaari/White Island have had their company's conviction over the volcano's deadly 2019 eruption, which killed 22 and seriously injured 25, quashed. Whakaari Management Limited, owned by brothers Andrew, James and Peter Buttle appealed the conviction, in which the company was fined more than a million dollars and ordered to pay 4.88 …

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Moana Pasifika to take on Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium 4:31

2h ago4:31

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After two ripper weekends of Super Rugby Pacific - fans will be hoping for more exciting action as the third round of the competition kicks off. RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Group of women called Shirley meet to celebrate Shirley Club 6:14

2h ago6:14

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They're practically an endangered species, but if you're in Christchurch this weekend you may stumble across these rare creatures, flocking together as part of their annual migration, they are the Shirley's. A group of women named Shirley are meeting to celebrate the 25 birthday of the Shirley Club. Shirley Smith spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China 5:15

3h ago5:15

5:15

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about Thailand deporting dozens of Uyghurs to China in a move that has attracted global criticism, Donald Trump wanting to slap yet more tariffs on Chinese goods and how in almost a decade South Korea's birth rate is on the rise.

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Why are car keys so expensive to replace? 3:45

3h ago3:45

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Most of us have them, some of us are often losing them - and it can cost a lot to replace them. Especially in recent years, the cost of getting some new car keys has ballooned into many hundreds of dollars because the technology involved has got more sophisticated. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Live fire incident by Chinese warships causes hostilities 5:18

1d ago5:18

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The live fire incident in the Tasman by Chinese warships has led to an outbreak of political hostilities between the major parties. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Evening business for 27 February 2025 4:26

1d ago4:26

4:26

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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InternetNZ setting itself up as internet judge and jury - review opponents 4:05

1d ago4:05

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Opponents of a review of InternetNZ's constitution say the not-for profit is setting itself up as internet judge and jury - and they're planning a takeover. But InternetNZ says the review is required under law and aims to deal with systemic racism and aid it to become more inclusive. Timothy Brown has more.…

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104th NZ Open golf tournament starts in Queenstown 5:18

1d ago5:18

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156 professionals and 156 amateurs are competing on the two courses at Millbrook Resort. The professional golfers will compete for the New Zealand Open title whilst simultaneously a pairing of one professional and one amateur will play a best-ball format for the New Zealand Open Pro-Am Championship. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Should the parlimentary term be extended to four years? 1:15

1d ago1:15

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The government will introduce legislation that could see the parlimentary term extended from three years to four. There is a catch though - it will be subject to a referendum. In an announcement, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the standard term of parliament will remain at three years but this allows the ability to push it out to four years. …

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What are the implications of the govt's plans to beef up citizen arrest laws? 5:58

1d ago5:58

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Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has expressed his enthusiasm for plans to beef up citizens arrest laws. Some Destiny Church supporters are currently being investigated by police after they stormed a children book reading that was part of Pride week celebrations. The government's planned amendments to the crimes act will mean citizens can detain …

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Whangarei shooting leaves one dead and one critical 2:59

1d ago2:59

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There's a large police presence around the seaside Whangarei's suburb of Onerahi, after a shooting that left one person dead and another critically injured. Emergency services located the pair at the Beach Road Reserve shortly after 11:00am on Thursday. RNZ's Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.

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David Seymour speaks on revamped school lunches programme 14:01

1d ago14:01

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A group representing more than 2000 principals is calling on the government to ditch its new school lunch provider and fund schools to deliver their own lunches locally. In a letter to David Seymour, the Principals Federation said the company hasn't delivered on the Minister's expectations or theirs and it notes one disturbing aspect is the huge in…

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Hopes new Malborough port will speed up wine exports 3:29

1d ago3:29

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It's hoped a new inland port that's opened in Malborough today will speed up the region's ability to export wine overseas. Malborough is the country's largest wine producing region and the facility includes a 5000 square metre warehouse. The project has been years in the making and even has some electric transport features to reduce its environment…

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Sweet treats proving popular at Te Matatini 3:32

1d ago3:32

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It wouldn't be a summer festival without ducking off to the food trucks for a feed, and Te Matatini is no different. Although in Ngamotu this week you're more likely to see hangi, paua fritters and chop suey on the menuboards rather than burgers and fries. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to taste what was on offer.…

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Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian heading to Ireland 2:58

1d ago2:58

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Another of the country's top rugby coaches is heading off-shore. Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian will leave at the end of the Super Rugby season to take up a gig with Munster. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Winston Peters en route to South Korea following meeting 5:40

1d ago5:40

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters is en route to South Korea following his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi overnight. The Foreign Minister said he didn't seek any explanations about China's operations in the Tasman Sea but did raise concern about a lack of notice of live fire drills in the Tasman sea. RNZ's Corin Dann is also en route to…

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Ukranian President Zelensky heading to the White House 5:50

1d ago5:50

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United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky on his way to the White House and some government agencies being in line for the chopping block by the Trump administration. He also spoke about the book finally closing on one of Rudy Giuliani's legal woes.…

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Students fed Wattie's ready to eat meals in school lunch programme 6:47

1d ago6:47

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Some students are being served Wattie's ready to eat frozen fish pie meals, that can be be bought straight from the supermarket freezer. It comes as the Principal's Federation calls for the government to sack its new school lunch provider and fund schools to deliver locally made meals. The Principals Federation National President, Leanne Otene spok…

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Sir Keir Starmer vows to boost UK defence spending 6:39

2d ago6:39

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UK correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about Sir Keir Starmer's plans to boost Britain's defence spending. She also spoke about efforts to crack down on mobile phone theft in the UK and three men on trial for the alleged theft of a toilet made of gold.

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Retailers granted more power to detain shoplifters 3:45

2d ago3:45

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The government has announced reforms granting retailers greater power to detain shoplifters. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the changes, proposed by a ministerial advisory group, will provide Kiwi businesses with more tools to protect their livelihoods. But there are serious concerns the changes will put retail workers at serious risk. RNZ As…

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Evening business for 26 February 2025 4:40

2d ago4:40

4:40

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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All Black legend Ma'a Nonu is not ready to hang up the boots 3:44

2d ago3:44

3:44

All Black legend Ma'a Nonu is not ready to hang up the boots just yet.Nonu has signed on as medical cover for French giants Toulon. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Winston Peters' meets with Chinese VP amid heightened tensions 4:31

2d ago4:31

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has held his first bilateral meeting in China noting the two countries won't always agree. Meeting with Vice President Han Zheng this afternoon Mr Peters said he was delighted to be in China and our two countries have a long history but will have differences. But his visit comes amid heightened tensions here and in A…

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School Lunch boss fronts on issues with programme rollout 13:00

2d ago13:00

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Checkpoint has reported on a litany of issues experienced by some schools during the rollout of the revamped school lunch programme this term. Unpalatable lunches, meals arriving late or missing altogether, ham in food intended for Muslim students, repetitive menus. One example: butter chicken 11 times out of 17, and some schools having to buy take…

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507 children abused or neglected in OT care over past year 8:01

2d ago8:01

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Once again a report has found the state agency meant to protect our children is failing to meet minimum standards of care for tamariki and rangatahi. 507 children and young people were abused or neglected while in the care of Oranga Tamariki over the past year according to a report by the Independent Childrens Monitor. That's up on the year before.…

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Auckland food-tech startup making dairy without the cow 3:47

2d ago3:47

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Dairy is New Zealand's most profitable export industry, but also one of our biggest carbon emitters, so what if you could take the cow, and methane, out of the production process altogether? That's what one Auckland food-tech startup is working on, making dairy-identical proteins using a process called precision fermentation. DaisyLab has attracted…

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Sky Sport could face competition to keep broadcast rights 4:12

2d ago4:12

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The NZ Herald is reporting that NZ Rugby is courting British disruptor DAZN about making an 11th hour play to snatch the broadcast rights. It comes after Sky offered NZ Rugby a reduced offer of around 85 million a year to renew the agreement, which expires at the end of this year. Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Taiwan's coast guard detains a China-linked cargo ship 4:41

2d ago4:41

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Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about Taiwan's coast guard detaining a China-linked cargo ship and a major bank in Asia looking to cut thousands of roles in favour of artificial intelligence.

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Govt plans to give citizens more powers to arrest 7:20

2d ago7:20

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Amendments to the crimes act will mean citizens can intervene and detain someone who for example is making off with a trolley full of groceries without paying. The power will extend to any crimes act offences, so that includes murder, manslaughter, assault and family or sexual violence, and theft. The Justice Minister said at the moment security gu…

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More details emerge on Australian jet flying above warships 6:15

3d ago6:15

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China has brushed off a live-firing incident last week in international waters between New Zealand and Australia as nothing much out-of-the-ordinary. However, more details have emerged in the Australian parliament of the dramatic minutes that followed when a commercial jet was warned it was flying into hazardous skies ahead. Australian corresponden…

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Police arrest protestors at Lake Roto-kakahi sewerage site 3:07

3d ago3:07

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Council contractors have resumed laying pipeline for a sewerage scheme at Lake Roto-kakahi in Bay of Plenty after police last night arrested protesters opposing the work. Eighty officers moved to clear the area, but a top local official says no charges were laid. Maori News Editor Taiha Molyneux has the details.…

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Evening business for 25 February 2025 3:06

3d ago3:06

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Former New Zealand Breakers guard and coach dies in Japan 2:25

3d ago2:25

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Kevin Braswell, who was born in Baltimore, underwent emergency heart surgery last month. He joined the Breakers in 2010 and also played for Southland Sharks and coached Wellington Saints in the National Basketball League. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Ukraine peace deal must have security guarantees - Macron 6:00

3d ago6:00

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French President Emmanuel Macron said any peace deal in Ukraine must come with security guarantees and must not be a surrender of Ukraine. The comments follow a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House to discuss the war. Russia's war on Ukraine has entered its fourth year. Kateryna Lytvynenko, a Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor spoke to Lisa…

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Bayly's resignation: What's okay and not okay in the office? 8:51

3d ago8:51

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The former Minister announced he was holding himself to account and quitting his Commerce and Consumer Affairs and ACC portfolios after the incident last Tuesday. It follows a separate incident in October where Andrew Bayly was forced to apologise after repeatedly calling a worker a loser during a visit to a business. Bayly still remains the MP for…

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Principals put concerns to group behind school lunch programme 5:30

3d ago5:30

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After weeks of late, unsuitable or unsavory school lunches, two west Auckland schools today had their first opportunity to put their concerns to a real-life person from the group behind the revamped lunch programme. Massey Primary school has been receiving Pita Pit for the last nine days and Lincoln Heights has had Butter Chicken for 11 days out of…

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