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
Climate change could force Thailand to move its capital
5/17/2024
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the potential for Thailand to move its capital because of climate change, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping speaking of strengthened military ties and an AI video of Narendra Modi dancing circulating the internet.
Duration:00:05:28
Evening business for 17 May 2024
5/17/2024
News from the business sector, including a market report.
Duration:00:06:05
Phoenix fever hits the capital for sell out semi
5/17/2024
The Wellington Phoenix will play their semi-final against the Melbourne Victory before a sold out home crowd on Saturday night. Pretoria Gordon reports.
Duration:00:03:21
Tourism operators call for better data
5/17/2024
Tourism operators says they're flying blind without decent regional travel data, making it hard to know what to target to best attract visitors. Tess Brunton reports.
Duration:00:03:35
All White and a former Phoenix captain have been arrested
5/17/2024
An All White and a former Wellington Phoenix captain have both been arrested in Australia. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen.
Duration:00:04:21
Govt kicks in funding for Surf Life Saving and Coastguard
5/17/2024
The Government has thrown a 64-million-dollar pre-budget life preserver to Surf Life Saving and the Coastguard. Felix Walton reports.
Duration:00:03:34
Waikato business owners want govt to act on crime
5/17/2024
Waikato bottle store owner Ash Parmar speaks to Lisa Owen about his concerns the government is not tough enough on retail crime.
Duration:00:04:32
Kiwis remain stuck in Noumea until at least Tuesday
5/17/2024
Shula Guse speaks to Lisa Owen about being stuck in Noumea as the violence escalates, and the airport remains closed.
Duration:00:08:47
Air NZ forced to cancel New Caledonia flights
5/17/2024
Air NZ Head of Flight Operations Hugh Pearce speaks to Lisa Owen about the effect on its New Caledonia flights, with the airport closed until at least Tuesday.
Duration:00:06:47
Kiwis feeling abandoned in New Caledonia
5/17/2024
New Zealanders stuck amongst riots and civil unrest in New Caledonia's capital say they feel abandoned by their own country. Lauren Crimp has more.
Duration:00:03:59
Football fever ahead of the Phoenix's big match
5/17/2024
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about football fever running rampant through Wellington ahead of the Phoenix's big game on Saturday.
Duration:00:06:24
NZTA lowers funding commitment for Te Huia
5/17/2024
NZTA/Waka Kotahi chief executive Nicole Rosie speaks to Lisa Owen about the funding of the Te Huia train service.
Duration:00:05:45
Wildfire season kicks off in Canada
5/17/2024
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the wildfire season kicking off, Freedom Convoy organiser Pat King criminal trial starting and the unlikely victor from Drake and Kendrick Lamar's diss track saga.
Duration:00:05:29
One NZ closes Britomart store over staff safety
5/17/2024
One NZ CEO Jason Paris speaks to Lisa Owen about the decision behind closing its Britomart store.
Duration:00:07:35
Sydney police looking to recruit more kiwis
5/16/2024
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Sydney looking to recruit more kiwis for their police department and the Australian Federal Budget.
Duration:00:05:56
Evening business for 16 May 2024
5/16/2024
News from the business sector, including a market report.
Duration:00:06:09
Aucklanders getting delayed nasty parking surprise
5/16/2024
Some Aucklanders have been getting a nasty surprise in the mailbox.. a parking ticket from an offence a few weeks ago. Luka Forman reports.
Duration:00:03:48
Premier League clubs trying to scrap VAR
5/16/2024
Sports reporter Felicity Reid previews the PGA Championship and speaks about reports that some English Premier League clubs want to scrap VAR.
Duration:00:04:12
Latest on unrest in New Caledonia
5/16/2024
RNZ's Pacific News Editor Koroi Hawkins speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest in New Caledonia.
Duration:00:02:33
Fonterra proposes selling all consumer brands
5/16/2024
Massey University professor of marketing Bodo Lang speaks to Lisa Owen about Fonterra's move to sell its iconic brands.
Duration:00:05:17