# lisa owen (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover lisa owen. Page: Feed: --- ## [Growing calls for ban on smart glasses in Australia](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019049425/growing-calls-for-ban-on-smart-glasses-in-australia) _2026-08-27 · Checkpoint_ Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about growing calls for a ban on smart glasses capable of surreptiously recording video of people without their knowledge or consent. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260827-1746-growing_calls_for_ban_on_smart_glasses_in_australia-128.mp3) ## [Evening business news for 27 August 2026](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019049423/evening-business-news-for-27-august-2026) _2026-08-27 · Checkpoint_ News from the business sector, including a market report. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-ckpt-20260827-1735-evening_business_news_for_27_august_2026-128.mp3) ## [Gallagher looking for 200 new workers](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019049422/gallagher-looking-for-200-new-workers) _2026-08-27 · Checkpoint_ A Waikato based tech company is looking for two hundred new workers, on top of the 300 people it has hired since January. Gallagher is a global company that specialises in animal management and security. Its revenue grew 33 percent over the past year. Gallagher CEO and Executive Director, Kahl Betham spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260827-1722-gallagher_looking_for_200_new_workers-128.mp3) ## [Late flu season sparking concern for most vulnerable](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019049418/late-flu-season-sparking-concern-for-most-vulnerable) _2026-08-27 · Checkpoint_ Auckland kindergartens have been emptier than usual this week, with some reporting more than half of their children off sick. Flu-related hospitalisations are at a 10 year high in Auckland, and national infection rates are at a four year high. The late season influenza spike has sparked concern for some of the most vulnerable, with reports of under-fives in intensive care, and outbreaks across 20… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260827-1714-late_flu_season_sparking_concern_for_most_vulnerable-128.mp3) ## [Five NZers missing as devastating floods swamp Nepal](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019049420/five-nzers-missing-as-devastating-floods-swamp-nepal) _2026-08-27 · Checkpoint_ A torrent of mud and water has swamped villages on the border of Nepal and Tibet. The devastating floods swallowed towns, roads and bridges in the Rasuwa district of Nepal. It initially registered as a 4.4 magnitude earthquake. More than 160 are dead and hundreds missing, including five New Zealanders. Secretary General of the Nepal Red Cross, Rishi Khanal spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260827-1708-five_nzers_missing_as_devestating_floods_swamp_nepal-128.mp3) ## ['Space vapes' laced with illicit substances have police worried](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019049417/space-vapes-laced-with-illicit-substances-have-police-worried) _2026-08-27 · Checkpoint_ An emerging trend of people getting high on so-called space vapes has police worried. High Alert, New Zealand's early warning system for dangerous drugs, has also issued a warning over the vapes laced with illicit substances. There's concern people could be unwittingly consuming them, as they're indistinguishable from legal products, apart from containing an anaesthetic drug. Finn Blackwell… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260827-1652-police_concerned_over_laced_space_vapes-128.mp3) ## [Labour commits to no new increases in fuel tax](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019049416/labour-commits-to-no-new-increases-in-fuel-tax) _2026-08-27 · Checkpoint_ No new taxes is the latest catch-cry from National MPs, but Labour has tried to turn it around on them today with its own promise - no new increases in fuel tax. Labour's leader Chris Hipkins made the commitment this afternoon, which the government has labelled irresponsible. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260827-1647-labour_commits_to_no_new_increases_in_fuel_tax-128.mp3) ## [Five New Zealanders among hundreds missing in Nepal floods](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019049415/five-new-zealanders-among-hundreds-missing-in-nepal-floods) _2026-08-27 · Checkpoint_ At least five New Zealanders are among the hundreds of people still unaccounted for after flooding and landslides in Nepal. The deadly flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has caused widespread damage and Nepalese officials say they anticipate huge scale loss of life. Scientists are now trying to piece together the order of events behind the devastation. Felix Walton reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260827-1643-five_new_zealanders_among_hundreds_missing_in_nepal_floods-128.mp3) ## [Ryan Fox to tee off in season ending PGA Tour Championship](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019049414/ryan-fox-to-tee-off-in-season-ending-pga-tour-championship) _2026-08-27 · Checkpoint_ Ryan Fox has a reputation for getting around a golf course at pace. Tomorrow morning he will tee off in the season-ending PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta after just making the qualifying mark. In the lead-up to the tournament, Fox and his caddy were mic'd up by the PGA to get some insight into how one of the fastest players on tour approaches the game. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260827-1629-ryan_fox_to_tee_off_in_season_edning_pga_tour_championship-128.mp3) ## [Westport food truck sent cease and desist by McDonald's](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019049413/westport-food-truck-sent-cease-and-desist-by-mcdonald-s) _2026-08-27 · Checkpoint_ A Westport food truck has been sent a cease and desist letter by McDonald's over its burger of the week. Mister Chops recently featured a special burger, the 'Chops Big Mac'. That prompted the letter from McDonald's alleging misuse of a trademark and claiming the burger closely resembles its well known staples. Owners of Mister Chops, Rob Carroll and Alex Hogg spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260827-1625-westport_food_truck_sent_cease_and_desist_by_mcdonalds-128.mp3) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4taHK2esxfGL) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [The Duke and Duchess of Sussex return to the UK](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048687/the-duke-and-duchess-of-sussex-return-to-the-uk) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK reigniting debate over their security arrangements. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1747-the_duke_and_duchess_of_sussex_return_to_the_uk-128.mp3) ## [Evening business for 21 August 2026](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019048685/evening-business-for-21-august-2026) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ News from the business sector, including a market report. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-ckpt-20260821-1739-evening_business_for_21_august_2026-128.mp3) ## [Dave Rennie looks to draw first blood in South Africa](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048686/dave-rennie-looks-to-draw-first-blood-in-south-africa) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ We're about a day and a half away from the first test between the All Blacks and Springboks in Johannesburg and All Blacks coach Dave Rennie believes his side can give themselves an early advantage in the four test series by "drawing first blood". Rugby reporter Joe Porter joins us from Johannesburg. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1734-dave_rennie_looks_to_draw_first_blood_in_south_africa-128.mp3) ## [Conservationist turns surrogate dad to two baby emus](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048684/conservationist-turns-surrogate-dad-to-two-baby-emus) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ An east coast conservationist has turned surrogate dad to two baby emus that escaped a feral cat attack on their nest. Ruatoria man Graeme Atkins rescued the survivors after earlier stumbling across the nest and scaring away the real bird dad. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1731-conservationist_turns_surrogate_dad_to_two_baby_emus-128.mp3) ## [Ranfurly Shield returns to Northland after nearly 50 years](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048636/ranfurly-shield-returns-to-northland-after-nearly-50-years) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Provincial rugby's crown jewel has returned after nearly 50 years. Te Tai Tokerau's Taniwha team blew away Canterbury last night at Te Kaha stadium to be the latest Ranfurly Shield holders. Teuila Fuatai was at Whangarei airport for the team's arrival. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1725-te_tai_tokeraus_taniwha_win_ranfurly_shield-128.mp3) ## [Tauranga councillors had report outlining landslide risk](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048634/tauranga-councillors-had-report-outlining-landslide-risk) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Tauranga councillors had a detailed report showing there was a high risk people could die if their local campground got hit by a landslide but no one read the report. The council says that despite the report being in an August 2025 council agenda, it was not read and the meeting never happened. Five months after the meeting was cancelled six people were killed in a landslide. Waikato/Bay of Plenty… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1717-tauranga_councillors_had_report_outlining_landslide_risk-128.mp3) ## [Should people be masking up as flu outbreaks surge?](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048635/should-people-be-masking-up-as-flu-outbreaks-surge) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Auckland's had its worst week for flu related hospitalisations in a decade; 177 people admitted across four of the city's hospitals. Health New Zealand says 188 elective surgery were cancelled to free up resources, following a surge in respiratory cases. University of Otago Professor of Public Health Dr Michael Baker, believes more could have been done sooner - including stronger advice about… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1708-do_we_need_to_mask_up-128.mp3) ## [Twin brothers to go head-to-head on the rugby field](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048632/twin-brothers-to-go-head-to-head-on-the-rugby-field) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Twin brothers Tom and Reuben Allen will go head-to-head when the Hawke's Bay Magpies take on the Manawatu Turbos tonight. It's the first time the 22 year old twins have played against each other. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook caught up with them ahead of their big game. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1656-twin_brothers_to_go_head-to-head_on_the_rugby_field-128.mp3) ## [NZ hydrofoil company expanding into US market](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048633/nz-hydrofoil-company-expanding-into-us-market) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ A New Zealand company making fully electric hydrofoil passenger boats is looking to expand into the US market, after raising $30 million from investors. Vessev's first customer in America is Fly Tahoe, a sustainable water transport operator. Company co-founder and CEO, Eric Laakmann spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1651-nz_hydrofoil_company_expanding_into_us_market-128.mp3) ## [US vows to impose toughest economic sanctions in history](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048631/us-vows-to-impose-toughest-economic-sanctions-in-history) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the US treasury secretary vowing to impose "the toughest economic sanctions in history" on Iran, while Iran accuses the US of "economic terrorism". [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1646-us_vows_to_impose_toughest_economic_sanctions_in_history-128.mp3) ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OhyRleQSWPfi) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Auckland FC head to Saudi Arabia for Intercontinental Cup](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048629/auckland-fc-head-to-saudi-arabia-for-intercontinental-cup) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Auckland FC are on their way to Saudi Arabia for the Intercontinental Cup with reassurances from FIFA that it is safe to do so. Next week's clash in Jeddah against Asian champions Al-Alhi will boost the coffers to the tune of close to $2 million even if the Aucklanders lose. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1631-auckland_fc_head_to_saudi_arabia-128.mp3) ## [Tauranga woman fined $100 for three second passenger drop off](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048630/tauranga-woman-fined-dollar100-for-three-second-passenger-drop-off) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ A Tauranga woman is describing a $100 ticket for double parking during a passenger drop off as 'the most expensive three seconds' of her life. The drop off was was in Durham Street in July. Leticia Emery was behind the wheel and believes the ticket is an example of over the top revenue gathering by the council. Leticia Emery spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1625-tauranga_woman_on_hundred_dollar_ticket-128.mp3) ## [Healthline calls in reinforcements for flu surge](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048628/healthline-calls-in-reinforcements-for-flu-surge) _2026-08-21 · Checkpoint_ Healthline has called in reinforcements to cope with a deluge of calls following a surge in flu like illnesses. The boss of Health New Zealand says the entire system is under pressure from the biggest flu outbreak in years. Flu related hospitalisations are at a 10 year high in Auckland. Wakarongorau Aotearoa operates Healthline, Chief Operating Officer Brian O'connell spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260821-1606-healthline_calls_in_reinforcements_for_flu_surge-128.mp3) ## [Hundreds gather in Wellington to protest new Tiaki Wai bills](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048489/hundreds-gather-in-wellington-to-protest-new-tiaki-wai-bills) _2026-08-20 · Checkpoint_ Stressed out, fed up, and worried about bills. Those are the messages some Wellington residents want to tell new water entity Tiaki Wait about what they see as soaring bills. Hundreds gathered in the capital today as part of a Stop Tiaki Wai protest. Wellington issues reporter Ellen O'Dwyer has more. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260820-1743-hundreds_gather_in_wellington_to_protest_new_tiaki_wai_bills-128.mp3) ## [British PM talks up commitment to Ukraine](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048321/british-pm-talks-up-commitment-to-ukraine) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British Prime Minister Andy Burnham talking up his country's commitment to Ukraine, as well as a salmonella outbreak in the UK, believed to be linked to imported eggs. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1744-british_pm_talks_up_commitment_to_ukraine-128.mp3) ## [Evening business for 19 August 2026](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/businessnews/audio/2019048320/evening-business-for-19-august-2026) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ News from the business sector, including a market report. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/business/bus-ckpt-20260819-1737-evening_business_for_19_august_2026-128.mp3) ## [Sideline abuse at youth rugby games still an issue](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048318/sideline-abuse-at-youth-rugby-games-still-an-issue) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ Months after the Waikato Rugby Union took a strong stance on sideline abuse at youth rugby games - not much has changed. Union boss Amy Marfell spoke out in May, ahead of the season kicking off, saying the region would have a zero tolerance for abuse. This weekend Waikato will celebrate their youth players but there is still a concern that adults' behaviour could turn children away from the game.… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1733-sideline_abuse_at_youth_rugby_games_still_an_issue-128.mp3) ## [Teens injecting themselves with black market weight loss drugs](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048317/teens-injecting-themselves-with-black-market-weight-loss-drugs) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ Teenagers are among the growing group of people injecting themselves with black market drugs under the promise of health benefits ranging from weight loss to skin care. In May, Medsafe issued a safety alert about the rise in illegal peptides being imported, sold and used without being tested for safety, quality or efficacy. But health advocates say there's been a massive increase in people using… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1729-safety_alert_about_rise_in_illegal_peptides_being_ignored-128.mp3) ## [El Nino temperatures may bring wildfires to Chch this summer](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048316/el-nino-temperatures-may-bring-wildfires-to-chch-this-summer) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ Emergency management in Christchurch is preparing for wildfires, 'spiky' temperatures and weather whiplash when El Nino peaks this summer. It usually means wetter conditions in the south-west of the South Island - and drier, windier conditions for other parts of the country, especially the east coast. Wildfires are a particular concern with emergency teams meeting today to discuss preparation.… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1724-el_nino_temperatures_may_bring_wildfires_to_chch_this_summer-128.mp3) ## [Landslide risk at Mount Maunganui was found decades before fatal accident](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048313/landslide-risk-at-mount-maunganui-was-found-decades-before-fatal-accident) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ This was not a hazard that was unknown hidden or beyond the reach of foresite as for more than two decades one geo tech consultant after another indentified the land side hazard at the camp ground. Those conclusions from the author of a report into the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide. Retired High Court judge, Paul Davison K-C has found the tragedy was preventable. Chief executive of Tauranga City… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1708-report_into_fatal_landslide_details_previous_warnings-128.mp3) ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/deQnL3xXJrlZ) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Bakeries going head to head in charity pie competition](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048310/bakeries-going-head-to-head-in-charity-pie-competition) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ Bakeries and pie shops across New Zealand and Australia are going head to head in a month-long pie competition for charity. A dollar for every pie sold in the Meanest Pie Challenge in September will go to the Cancer Society. Anya Fielding reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1654-bakeries_going_head_to_head_in_charity_pie_competition-128.mp3) ## [Emergency Management Minister reacts to Mount landslide report](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048305/emergency-management-minister-reacts-to-mount-landslide-report) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ A report into the fatal landslide at Mount Maunganui in January says information identifying a risk to life was received, filed, discussed, forwarded and then left. The alarm has been sounded as long ago as 1999. Political reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Lisa Owen about Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell's reaction to the findings. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1648-report_into_fatal_landslide_received_discussed_then_left-128.mp3) ## [Methven locals pushed off of property ladder by Airbnbs](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048304/methven-locals-pushed-off-of-property-ladder-by-airbnbs) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ Some Methven locals are missing out on purchasing homes because out-of-towners are snapping them up to rent out as Airbnbs. Average property values rose by almost 70 percent from 2018 to 2024 and the latest census figures show more than 13 percent of homes are unoccupied. Timothy Brown reports. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1644-methven_locals_pushed_off_of_property_ladder_by_airbnbs-128.mp3) ## [Former Silver Ferns captain moving to Australian league](https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019048302/former-silver-ferns-captain-moving-to-australian-league) _2026-08-19 · Checkpoint_ New Zealand has lost former Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio to the Australian netball league for 2027. The move comes as the fate of the domestic competition remains uncertain - with a possibility of more players following suit and looking abroad. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen. [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/podcast.radionz.co.nz/ckpt/ckpt-20260819-1631-nz_loses_former_silver_ferns_captain_to_australia-128.mp3)