Checkpoint
Evening news and current affairs covering national and international news stories from the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC). First broadcast in April 1967, Checkpoint is the longest-running news broadcast on radio or television in New Zealand.
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1An assessment of Harold Holt as Prime Minister of Australia, after his death (presumed drowned) on 17th December 1967.
- Start 0 : 00 : 00
- Finish 0 : 11 : 31
- Duration 11 : 31
Reporters
- Paul Cheesright (Host)
Speakers
- Alan Reed (Political Correspondent, Sydney Daily Herald)
- Dr. Don Atkin (Department of Political Science, Australian National University)
- Anthony Bartlett NZBC (Host)
Locations
- Canberra, Australia (Australian Capital Territory)
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- Checkpoint
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 17 December 1967
Start Time
- 21 : 10
Finish Time
- 21 : 22
Duration
- 11:30
Channel
- 1YA - National Programme
Broadcaster
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Station
- 1YA
Owning Organisation
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Programme Description
- Evening news and current affairs covering national and international news stories from the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC). First broadcast in April 1967, Checkpoint is the longest-running news broadcast on radio or television in New Zealand.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Current affairs
- News
Hosts
- Paul Cheesright (Host)