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Checkpoint

RNZ
New Zealand
Christchurch
Kiwibank
Bexley Reserve
Pahiatua
Bailey Messervy
Nigel Wilson
Commerce Commission
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Turangawaewae Marae
Shaun Johnson
Intercity
All Blacks
Major Electricity Users Group
New Zealand Parliament
Tararua District
State Highway 73
Weather-Related Restrictions
Infometrics
Economics

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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Episode: Culture of alleged sexism, bullying drove kiwi boxer to quit
Mark Revill-Johnson
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Host

Lisa Owen
Host of Checkpoint.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    3
    Matt150b
    New Zealanda year 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 Podcasts
    1
    tomc1234567891
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • LOL

    OL

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mnytdvloddem
    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 Podcasts
    5
    Dirac Field
    New 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 ?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dirac Field
    New Zealand3 years ago

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Mixed reviews about episode formats, with some appreciating short news segments while others prefer longer, more comprehensive coverage.
There are concerns about the production values, including background noise while recording, which some listeners find distracting.
Listeners appreciate the coverage of local and national news events, praising the quality of journalism and in-depth discussions.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#157
Ukraine/News
Apple Podcasts
#165
New Zealand/News

Talking Points

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Police appealing for footage of reckless dirt bike riders
Q: What do you need now from the public that are going to help you with that?
Inspector Watson urges the public to report sightings of dirt bike riders and provide any relevant video footage to assist in addressing the issue.
Police appealing for footage of reckless dirt bike riders
Q: How dangerous was this behaviour?
Inspector Kerry Watson describes it as definitely dangerous due to the use of unregistered and poorly maintained bikes, driving on the wrong side of the road, and not wearing helmets.
Kiwi Olympian's gold medal stolen in home robbery
Q: So what now?
I hope someone will return it or let us know where it is, as I fear it might get damaged or discarded.
Kiwi Olympian's gold medal stolen in home robbery
Q: What does the medal mean to you, Les?
It's something I'm not going to win again and represents a long journey of dedication and success leading to the Olympics.
Government unveils new school report card system
Q: How are you expected to work out the assessment results for each subject area?
Nathan states that they currently have no clear understanding of how to derive those results, noting it feels like they are building the plane as they fly it.

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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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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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1. Fabian Hond
2. Nicky Smith
3. Shane Geange
4. Rudd Hughes
5. Siran Young
6. Tasmyn Benny
7. Mark Revill-Johnson
8. Nathan Leith

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