Navigation for Station navigation
Checkpoint
Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
Monday to Friday, 4-6pm
Text 2101, texts cost 20 cents
Navigation for Checkpoint
Latest audio
Friday, 21 December 2018
-
Will wallabies be the possum problem of the 21st Century?
21 Dec 2018Fears wallabies will become a huge pest in New Zealand have prompted plans to create the country's first national wallaby programme. Audio
-
Māori warden: 'You don't have to fight violence with violence'
21 Dec 2018Jackie Waitapu, a lone Māori warden who stepped into the middle of a brawl on a Auckland train to protect other passengers, says she was just doing her job and spreading some love Video, Audio
-
Family settles with govt over paid care dispute
One of eight families who've reached an out of court settlement with the government over care for disabled relatives, says it's won the battle, but not the war. Audio
-
Evening Business for 21 December 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
-
Lamb this cute and expensive is off the menu
After Valais Blacknose breeder Christine Reed took her flock to the Canterbury A&P show they become a bit of a social media sensation. A few new bundles have arrived...so we couldn't resist a catch… Read more Video, Audio
-
James Mattis quits over clash with Trump
21 Dec 2018US Defence Secretary General James Mattis is quitting his job after clashing with President Donald Trump. His departure comes after Trump announced the withdrawal of US troops from Syria despite… Read more Video, Audio
-
Tenants evicted over meth test still paying debt
People are still paying Ministry of Social Development for the debt they incurred for emergency accommodation after they were kicked out of their Housing New Zealand homes over dodgy methamphetamine… Read more Audio
-
NZ ‘big and bold enough’ to call China out over hacking
21 Dec 2018Minister Responsible for GCSB, Andrew Little, talks to Lisa Owen following revelations New Zealand data has been hacked by a group led by two Chinese nationals, linked to the Chinese government. Video, Audio
-
NZ data hacked by Chinese nationals linked to government
21 Dec 2018At least a dozen countries including New Zealand have been hacked by a group led by two Chinese nationals, who've been arrested in the United States. And New Zealand's spy agency GCSB has established… Read more Video, Audio
-
Thursday, 20 December 2018
-
Prisoners spruce up bikes to spread Christmas cheer
20 Dec 2018About 20 bikes have been given a facelift by inmates at Auckland Prison at Paremoremo over the last few weeks - they're now headed to children in Manurewa just in time for Christmas. Video, Audio
-
Huge demand for Christmas food parcels across NZ
20 Dec 2018Hundreds of people queuing for Christmas food parcels in Auckland have been turned away as demand outstrips supply - and the city's Mission says unless there's a miracle, more families will leave… Read more Audio
Checkpoint
About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
Follow this podcast.
Text 2101 (texts cost 20 cents)
Email checkpoint@rnz.co.nz