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
Union celebrates TVNZ employment finding
5/10/2024
The Employment Relations Authority has ruled that TVNZ breached its collective employment agreement when it axed a number of programmes. E Tu negotiator Michael Wood spoke with Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:05:57
Government sets ambitious Defence target
5/10/2024
Judith Collins has set an ambitious target of seven percent for Defence Force attrition, and she's hoping a pay boost and new gear will help. RNZ political editor Jo Moir reports.
Duration:00:03:39
China behind the US in chip war
5/10/2024
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about a public relations boss at a big Chinese tech company facing backlash for comments targeted at employees.
Duration:00:05:37
New Lord of the Rings movies incoming
5/10/2024
News of two new Lord of the Rings movies has sent a ripple of excitement through the home of middle earth in Wellington. Bill Hickman reports.
Duration:00:03:09
Evening business for 10 May 2024
5/10/2024
News from the business sector, including a market report.
Duration:00:02:09
Brrrr how did you manage the big chill?
5/10/2024
As temperatures plummeted around the country, visual journalist Marika Khabazi spoke to people about what they did to stop the chill setting in.
Duration:00:01:30
Phoenix claiming underdogs tag
5/10/2024
Despite finishing second on the A-League table the Wellington Phoenix believe they are the underdogs going into the semi-final series against Melbourne Victory. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:03:41
Security Association wants legal powers for guards
5/10/2024
Security Association CEO Gary Morrison speaks to Lisa Owen about why he wants to see security guards given legal powers to detain alleged offenders.
Duration:00:06:07
Otahuhu businesses battling bad behaviour
5/10/2024
Members of an Auckland business association says they're spending almost 200-thousand-dollars a year to fight back against drunk and disorderly behaviour in the town centre. Finn Blackwell reports.
Duration:00:04:07
Air Vanuatu passengers stranded by liquidation
5/10/2024
Kiwi Stu McEwen who lives in Vanuatu and runs an AirBnB speaks to Lisa Owen about the national carrier's liquidation.
Duration:00:05:52
Pet food factory pumping life into Taumarunui's economy
5/10/2024
For decades manufacturers have been deserting smalls towns, sucking out the lifeblood as they depart. But Taumarunui is bucking this trend thanks to a pet food factory that's started full-time production this year. Checkpoint reporter Jimmy Ellingham takes a look around.
Duration:00:08:12
Akl Council pointing out flood risks for home owners
5/10/2024
Auckland council is urging flood affected home owners to do their bit to future proof the city against further flooding. Louise Ternouth reports.
Duration:00:04:26
New tool to help tourism biz more sustainable
5/10/2024
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has unveiled a new online tool to make it easier for businesses to become more sustainable. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.
Duration:00:02:43
Police step up patrols over fears of New Lynn brawl
5/10/2024
RNZ reporter Amy Williams speaks to Lisa Owen from the New Lynn bus station where a mass brawl is planned and police have stepped up patrols.
Duration:00:04:12
DOC investigates baby kiwi deaths
5/10/2024
Orokonui Ecosanctuary educator Taylor Davies-Colley speaks to Lisa Owen about the death of three kiwi v
Duration:00:03:54
Super Rugby table leaders clash this Saturday
5/10/2024
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall talks Lisa through the big weekend of sport ahead, including a clash between the Super Rugby table leaders.
Duration:00:04:48
Trial of alleged serial killer begins in Canada
5/10/2024
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the high profile trial of a man accused of murdering four indigenous women, Canada and India's row over the death of a Sikh activist and public servants being told they have to be back in the office three times a week.
Duration:00:05:36
Auckland councillor hits out at fortnightly rubbish plan
5/10/2024
Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Daniel Newman speaks to Lisa Owen about the proposal for Auckland to move to fortnightly rubbish collections.
Duration:00:05:12
Aussies warned about using super to buy house
5/9/2024
In Australia, allowing people to access their own superannuation to buy a home has triggered a warning about a trillion dollar burden on the Australian taxpayer by the end of the century if people are forced to rely on the aged pension. Australia correspondenet Peter Ryan spoke with Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:05:14
Father claims police botched investigation into son's death
5/9/2024
A bloody botched up police job - that is how Lachlan Jones' dad has summed up the investigation into the three year old's death. Timothy Brown has more.
Duration:00:04:17