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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.

    South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz

    South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz

    South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen about a row between South Africa and Europe over fruit, a prominent political court case and a Cape Town hospital performing an innovative heart treatment.

    • 5 min
    Christopher Luxon welcomed to Thailand

    Christopher Luxon welcomed to Thailand

    Christopher Luxon has been formally welcomed to Thailand - the first time for a Kiwi PM in more than a decade. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen.

    • 3 min
    Evening business for 17 April 2024

    Evening business for 17 April 2024

    News from the business sector, including a market report.

    • 4 min
    Future of NZ Ag Show in doubt

    Future of NZ Ag Show in doubt

    The future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show is in doubt after the Canterbury A&P Association pulled the pin on this year's event. Timothy Brown reports.

    • 3 min
    Kiwi footballer Macey Fraser signs record-breaking deal

    Kiwi footballer Macey Fraser signs record-breaking deal

    New Zealand footballer Macey Fraser has signed a record-breaking deal in the United States National Women's League. Sports reporter Felicity Reid.

    • 3 min
    Children's Commissioner concerned by extent of OT cuts

    Children's Commissioner concerned by extent of OT cuts

    The Chief Children's Commissioner is concerned about the extent of cuts at Oranga Tamariki, after the government agency announced 477 jobs will go. Chief Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad speaks to Lisa Owen.

    • 5 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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