Checkpoint
RNZ New Zealand
Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Networks:
RNZ New Zealand
Description:
Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
Twitter:
@CheckpointRNZ
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/
Email:
checkpoint@radionz.co.nz
Episodes
South China braces for disaster amid torrential rain
5/3/2024
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about southern China bracing for disaster amid torrential rain, a heatwave affecting multiple countries and the battle for AI ramping up between tech bosses in Southeast Asia.
Duration:00:04:50
Brynderwyns closure good for some businesses
5/3/2024
A Northland business owner says it was horrible to see yet another slip on the Brynderwyn hills, just weeks before the road was due to re-open. Luka Forman reports.
Duration:00:03:41
Evening business for 3 May 2024
5/3/2024
News from the business sector, including a market report.
Duration:00:04:47
Winston Peters continues criticism of Bob Carr
5/3/2024
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters appears undeterred by legal threats, doubling down on his criticism of former Australian senator, Bob Carr. Political Editor Jo Moir reports.
Duration:00:03:53
Super Rugby making last ditch run for play off spots
5/3/2024
Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about the big weekend of Super Rugby Pacific.
Duration:00:03:54
Florist at centre of Genter allegations wants MP sacked
5/3/2024
A Wellington florist who claims she was bullied by MP Julie Anne Genter says the Green should be sacked, because tax payers can do better for their bucks. Four Seasons Florist Laura Newcombe speaks to Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:06:52
Police Minister promises crime policies will deliver
5/3/2024
The police minister says its not realistic to expect a crime free nirvana over night but he remains confident the government's tough on offending policies will deliver over time. Police Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:05:51
Gold cards soon to be allowed on rival Waiheke ferry
5/3/2024
The clock is ticking on Fullers' monopoly for the Waiheke ferry service with the Government set to enable newcomers Island Direct to become part of the gold card scheme from the 1st of July. Louise Ternouth reports.
Duration:00:04:50
Duck shooting season gets underway
5/3/2024
Regions across the country are awash with camo as hunters flock to the best spots for the opening of duck shooting season this weekend. Sally Murphy reports.
Duration:00:07:41
All Blacks potentially headed to Qatar in 2026
5/3/2024
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about the All Blacks potentially competing in Qatar in 2026.
Duration:00:04:43
Huge challenges caring for of child amputees in Gaza
5/3/2024
Thousands of injured children are struggling to recover after amputations without proper medical equipment and adequate pain relief, according to Save the Children. Its spokesperson Sacha Myers speaks to Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:06:21
British Columbia to roll back drug decriminalisation
5/3/2024
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about British Columbia rolling back drug decriminalisation, Ontario curbing phone use in schools and the solar eclipse having a lasting effect on some sun-gazers.
Duration:00:05:15
Cost of burials set to skyrocket in South Waikato
5/3/2024
The cost of a weekend burial in South Waikato could be about to skyrocket - by 354% in some cases. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. CEO of the Funeral Directors Association, Gillian Boyes speaks to Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:07:29
Australian data breach affects almost one million people
5/2/2024
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about a data breach affecting almost one million people.
Duration:00:05:11
Evening business for 2 May 2024
5/2/2024
News from the business sector, including a market report.
Duration:00:04:38
Peters faces legal threats over Bob Carr comments
5/2/2024
In the face of legal threats and calls for the foreign minister to be stood down, Winston Peters is digging in. Political editor Jo Moir reports.
Duration:00:02:52
Super Rugby Pacific heads to Tonga
5/2/2024
Super Rugby Pacific is heading to Tonga for the first time in what will be a homecoming for players from both teams. Moana Pasifika are hosting the Highlanders in Nuku'alofa in the historic game that the Tonga Rugby Union says has been a long time coming. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:04:17
Ferry service to replace busted Wynyard Quarter bridge
5/2/2024
A ferry service to replace a busted bridge in Auckland's viaduct won't have anywhere near the capacity needed and could take more than three times as long as the usual walk. Eke Panuku boss David Rankin speaks to Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:06:02
Union calls for AT to make bus stops safer
5/2/2024
Auckland transport's blaming a recent spike in violent attacks at bus stations on the school holidays saying more young people were using public transport. First Union Organiser Hayley Courtney speaks to Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:04:43
Machete wielding man arrested after hospital lockdown
5/2/2024
Police are still hunting the armed man who fired at a car outside Wellington Hospital. Lauren Crimp reports.
Duration:00:03:49