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
Monday, 13 November 2017
-
Labour forced to turn to National for TPP support
Labour will have to turn to its chief rival National to get the TPP through Parliament after the Greens said they oppose the deal. Audio
-
Murdered woman likely knew her killer
13 Nov 2017Police believe Arishma Chand was killed by someone close to her. Neighbours told Eva Corlett of their shock after the 24-year-old was killed in her South Auckland home. Video, Audio
-
Checkpoint with Guyon Espiner, Monday 13th November 2017
13 Nov 2017Watch Monday's full programme here. Video
Friday, 10 November 2017
-
Fans gather in Wellington for World Cup qualifier
10 Nov 2017Wellington is transforming into a city of white - with a little bit red - as fans gather in the capital for tomorow's football World Cup qualifier between the All Whites and Peru. Video, Audio
-
Tourism industry looking to capitalise on growing uber-rich visitor market
10 Nov 2017Private jets, bespoke travel itineraries, luxury villas and private chefs are just some of the expectations for a growing slice of the tourist market to New Zealand. Video, Audio
-
Jury to resume deliberating on baby-sitter trial after weekend
The jury will resume deliberating on Monday on the fate of a baby-sitter who is accused of murdering a baby in her care. Audio
-
Tauranga eyes opportunity to host America's Cup
10 Nov 2017Could America's Cup become Tauranga's Cup? The city is eyeing an opportunity to host the America's cup, and while mayor Greg Brownless says although the idea wasn't his - he's right behind it. Video, Audio
-
One country holds out on the TPP
Trade Minister David Parker speaks to reporters in Vietnam about the unexpected hitch with the TPP. Audio
-
Fleas leap into life in Auckland after weather proves perfect for breeding
10 Nov 2017The combination of a mild winter, and a rainy spring, has made for a perfect breeding ground for fleas. And as Bridget Mills discovered, the infestation has hit homes, offices, schools and even a gym.
… -
Kaikoura stories shared one year on from quake
10 Nov 2017Next week marks a year since the earthquake that devastated Kaikoura. Twelve months on and things are returning to normal, and to celebrate the people have been posting on Facebook with their stories… Read more Video, Audio
-
Festivities kick off in Wellington ahead of tomorrow’s footy match
10 Nov 2017Peruvian football fans are already celebrating ahead of tomorrow's World Cup qualifying match against the All Whites in Wellington. Reporter Emile Donovan is in Cuba Street, amid the distinctly… Read more Video, Audio
-
Teenager denies having sex with underage girl in police kidnapping case
Two senior police officers are currently on trial in the High Court after a teenager accused them of kidnapping and threatening to charge him with statutory rape. Our reporter Sally Murphy has been at… Read more Video, 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