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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Signup to Generate a PitchCheckpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
Checkpoint is hosted by RNZ. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Auckland's Cornwall Park considers introducing parking charges" (27 October 2026, 7 minutes), "Stolen Olympic medal finally replaced" (23 October 2026, 6 minutes), and "UK govt investigating cyber security flaw" (23 October 2026, 6 minutes).
Checkpoint publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 7 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.
Booking probability for Checkpoint is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Checkpoint requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Checkpoint's contact route on record: verified email.
RNZ hosts Checkpoint, a news show with more than 1,000 episodes published.
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One of Auckland's most popular parks is going to start charing for parking from December. Epsom's Cornwall Park is a popular destination with a farm and cafes. The trust that manages the park is now looking to charge up...
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Former Olympic rower Les O'Connell had his gold medal stolen in February when his Christchurch home was burgled. O'Conell won the medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa...
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The UK government is working to identify any potential exposure of its online systems from a cyber security flaw which is also affecting websites globally. UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke with Lisa Owen.
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News from the business sector, including a market report.
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In Dunedin, young voters are dragging the chain, with almost half of those under the age of 25 not enrolled. South Island Correspondent Tim Brown reports from Dunedin's student quarter.
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K9-kuddles has been going into student halls' of residence for a decade, helping stressed students keep calm and carry on, espsecially at exam time. However, co-founder Jacinta Grey and her two dogs Ernie and Whitney...
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Health Minister Simeon Brown met with familes of children being treated at the Starship Hospital following treatment delays and problems with staff numbers. Child Cancer Foundation chief executive Monica Briggs spoke to...
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National says the resignation of Labour's Tamaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni shows its opponents can't be trusted on law and order. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more.
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Air Marshal Tony Davies has resigned after admitting an "inappropriate relationship" while in a position of command. Minister of Defence Paul Goldsmith said his position was no longer tenable due to integrety matters...
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A leading health researcher is concerned about the return of smoking in pop culture and the risk it poses to smoke-free goals. Professor Janet Hoek, co-director of ASPIRE Aotearoa - research for a tobacco-free future...
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The survivor has to deal directly with the school where the abuse happened and says he's getting nowhere. He says he's frustrated and unable to move on. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more.
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The thrilling T20 opener saw India chase down the Black Caps' 225 run total, coming out with a win in the opening tour match. Sport editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Kaitangata has officially been added to the NZTA's Southern Scenic Route. The 600km route between Queenstown and Dunedin includes Lake Wakatipuy and the Catlins. Lisa Owen spoke to Joyce Beck from Kaitangata Promotions.
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Flooding in Queensland closes several schools, while the Australia government goes up against the European Space Agency. Australia correspondent Katie Silver spoke with Lisa Owen.
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Labour's Tamaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni has resigned after footage emerged of her campaigning alongside Mongrel mob members. Party leader Chris Hipkins said racism was partly to blame, however campaigning...
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In Australia, the debate over threats faced by those in public life continues in the wake of this week's attack on Australian MP Helen Haines. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke with Lisa Owen.
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News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Voters registrations for 18 to 24 year old are sitting at just 68 percent as Sunday's midnight enrolment deadline looms. The Electoral Commission has a target of signing up 94.7 percent of all eligible voters. Lisa Owen...
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There are just four days left to enrol to vote. Electoral Commission teams have been scouring shopping malls, markets, libraries, railway station and even hospitals to find and enrol the 321,000 New Zealanders yet to...
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The ACT party is doubling down on claims doctors are erroneously certifying people unfit for work, meaning they can keep collecting a benefit when they shouldn't. The party wants to make it mandatory for all health and...
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