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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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OpenAI hacks into Australia's Medicare system (opens the original)
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Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a rogue AI program hacking its way into a restricted internet portal run by Australia's Medicare system, sparking concern about how private information is held online.
Dannevirke locals meeting to discuss dire state of healthcare (opens the original)
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Dannevirke residents have the chance to make their voices heard about the state of healthcare in the Tararua district tonight. On Monday six staff in nearby Pahiatua resigned from the town's Medical Centre amid concerns about the extreme workload and patient safety. The centre, and Dannevirke Community Hospital, are owned by the Tararua Health Group. But the Hospital and Medical Centre are under review by Health NZ. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai spoke to Lisa Owen from Dannevirke.
Evening business for 24 September 2026 (opens the original)
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News from the business sector, including a market report.
Black Ferns to take on Red Roses in one of biggest rugby tests of the year (opens the original)
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The Black Ferns are bracing for the Twickenham cauldron this Sunday. A crowd of more than 50,000 fans are expected as the Black Ferns take on the Red Roses in one of the biggest women's rugby tests of the year. Jonty Dine joins Lisa Owen.
Politicians hit the ground running on first day of campaigning (opens the original)
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Unshackled from parliament, politicians have hit the ground running as the election campaign kicked up a gear today. Labour was out promising big investments in state houses, school repairs and hospitals. National meanwhile was still grappling with the business of government. Political reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Lisa Owen.
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