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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In a bid to learn more about New Zealand's tiniest frog, reseachers attached little backpack trackers to the hotchstetter frogs that are no bigger than a two dollar coin and live in the Maha-kirau Forest Sanctuary in the Coromandel. University of Ota... more
While the shaky US-Israeli truce with Iran hangs in the balance, Donald Trump has taken a swipe at NATO for its lack of assistance in the war - saying it wasn't there when the US "needed them". The comments came after a meeting with NATO's Chief wher... more
Some residents in the Far North town of Kaikohe say a dire jobs shortage means they have no choice but to leave to find work or else languish on the benefit. About 6000 people in the Far North region are on the job seeker benefit, and a local employm... more
Asia correspondent Chris Gilbert spoke to Lisa Owen about how despite recent news of a tentative ceasefire in the Middle East, relations between the US and some Asian allies have cooled and how Thailand is weighing up changes to petrol station operat... more
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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 Zealand2 years ago - LOL
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Australia2 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 ..
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Apple Podcasts | #75 | New Zealand/News |
Apple Podcasts | #212 |  Hong Kong/News |
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What is Checkpoint about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekday drive-time news program delivering concise updates on national and international events, plus in-depth interviews with leaders, experts, and on-the-ground reporters. Episodes commonly cover politics, economy, infrastructure, and major breaking stories, often pairing live reporting with analysis and timely segments from guests across business, government, and public-facing sectors. The show is known for short, focused episodes that fit into a commute, with a steady appetite for current affairs, regulatory issues, and how news affects everyday life. A notable strength is its ability to blend fast-moving headlines with context and expert voices, making it a strong fit for listeners who want trustworthy, live-informed coverage during ... more
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5. Saturday Morning
How many episodes of Checkpoint are there?
Checkpoint launched 15 years ago and published 1319 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Checkpoint?
Recent guests on Checkpoint include:
1. Fiona McMillan
2. Faye McCann
3. Samantha Gee
4. Holly Parks
5. Craig Morris
6. Clinton Turner
7. Michael Mysko
8. Poihaere Whare
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