
Checkpoint 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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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about some of the survivors of the Manchester Arena Bombing receiving some good news, as well as the UK Sports Personality of the Year being announced.
News from the business sector, including a market report.
The Black Caps are still well in control of the third and final test at Mount Maunganui. It's been another profitable period with the bat for the Kiwis who have declared with a mammoth total of 575. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
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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.
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 👋
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Could one please request a personal podcast from you , one only me could hear ..
or does it have to be raining ?
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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The content focuses on current events, breaking news, and human-interest stories, often featuring interviews with key figures related to the discussions of the day. Topics range from national governance and economic updates to social issues affecting various communities, often including firsthand accounts from witnesses or participants in significant events. Unique aspects include a rapid response to emerging news stories and an emphasis on audience engagement, providing listeners with a balanced perspective on significant societal issues.
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Recent guests on Checkpoint include:
1. Colin Mansbridge
2. Nona Pelletier
3. Sarah Dalton
4. Dr Aisha Vero
5. Nick Grimm
6. Matteo Vigani
7. Natalie May
8. Professor Gail Pacheco
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