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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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July 20, 2026

UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham set to take over

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Andy Burnham preparing to step in as Prime Minister, as well as controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan who have been arrested in the US on British charges.

July 20, 2026

Questions over what effort was made to divert LynnMall attacker from extremism

A police National Security Group senior staff member has faced a grilling today over what efforts were made to divert LynnMall attacker Ahamed Samsudeen from the path of violent extremism. Samsudeen was shot dead by police in a West Auckland Woolworths supermarket after stabbing shoppers in September 2021. The coronial inquest into his death is examining his path to extremism and the time leading up to the attack. Finn Blackwell reports.

July 20, 2026

Evening business for 20 July 2026

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What is Checkpoint?: 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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Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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