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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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    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.

    University Student wins free car

    University Student wins free car

    We return to Canterbury University where a student has won a free car by holding his hand on it... and eating raw onions...

    • 5 min
    The Filipino city with a plastic problem

    The Filipino city with a plastic problem

    Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the plastic pollution that has plagued Quezon City in the Philippines.

    • 5 min
    Evening business for 31May 2024

    Evening business for 31May 2024

    News from the business sector, including a market report.

    • 4 min
    Hundreds gather for hui on iwi unity

    Hundreds gather for hui on iwi unity

    Maori news editor Taiha Molyneux speaks to Lisa Owen about a hui at on Omahu Marae in Heretaunga about how best to unify iwi across the country.

    • 6 min
    Rocky start for Lydia Ko at US Women's Open

    Rocky start for Lydia Ko at US Women's Open

    It's been a bad day at the office for two of the world's best golfers at the U.S. Women's Open. Kiwi Lydia Ko and world number one Nelly Korda are both in danger of missing the cut at the second women's golf major of the year. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen.

    • 3 min
    TVNZ loses Employment Court appeal over job losses

    TVNZ loses Employment Court appeal over job losses

    E tu Negotiation Specialist, Michael Wood speaks to Lisa Owen about TVNZ losing its appeal to the ERA's ruling over how it handled job losses.

    • 6 min

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A great source for news from thought New Zealand. With episodes generally on the shorter side, and covering a wide range of topics, RNZ’s Checkpoint is a great way to check in on what’s been going on throughout the country, and a great mix-in to add with the rest of your podcast feed.

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