Checkpoint
RNZCheckpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1319 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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- Too many posts
Subscribed to 3 RNZ podcasts because I like the content, but the insane number of short episodes posted makes the entire podcast feed useless with all your other podcasts disappearing into the noise. Had to unsubscribe to reclaim my feed.
Apple Podcasts3Matt150b
New Zealand2 years ago - Poor production value, background noise.
Despite txting in to let the studio know that we can here Lisa typing on her keyboard while the news reader does the headlines, which is terribly distracting, they choose not to make any changes. Catch ya later 👋
Apple Podcasts1tomc1234567891New Zealand3 years ago - LOL
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Apple Podcasts1mnytdvloddem
Australia3 years ago - Communication perhaps ❣️
Could one please request a personal podcast from you , one only me could hear ..
or does it have to be raining ?
Apple Podcasts5Dirac FieldNew Zealand3 years ago - Communication perhaps ❣️
Could one please request a personal podcast from you , one only me could hear ..
or does it have to be raining ?
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What is Checkpoint about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Checkpoint delivers concise, drive-time coverage of national and international news, policy, and business with a clear focus on how decisions affect everyday life in New Zealand. Across recent episodes, topics span from UK policy and social-media regulation to LNG debates, energy transition, regional transport, budgeting, and education policy, often anchored by in-depth reporting, live updates, and expert or official voice guests. The show tends to mix hard news with policy analysis and local impact perspectives, making it particularly valuable for listeners who want quick, reliable context on issues shaping business, politics, and daily life. A notable strength is its ability to pair brisk reportage with on-the-ground takes from industry, ... more
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What guests have appeared on Checkpoint?
Recent guests on Checkpoint include:
1. Dylan Thomsen
2. Zach Montellaro
3. Daniel Leamy
4. Emery Spicer
5. Mark Mitchell
6. Alana Ewe-Snow
7. Jess Hopkins
8. Chris Panther
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