Checkpoint Countdown apologises for rat problem from October last year
Tonight: Countdown's apologising to customers for the distress and inconvenience of a pest plague that's temporarily closed one store and raised question about food safety at others. Accusations an alcohol company is sponsoring student binge drinking culture. Hundreds of litres of free alcoholic lemonade's been given away to varsity parties in exchange for social media plugs. Relief for many Port Hills residents, who will be back in their own beds tonight.
Checkpoint is RNZ's multi-platform drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day. Our multi-media show broadcasts on 101FM, on the RNZ website, on Youtube, Facebook and Freeview Channel 50. Hosted by Lisa Owen.
Primary Title
- Checkpoint
Episode Title
- Countdown apologises for rat problem from October last year
Date Broadcast
- Friday 16 February 2024
Start Time
- 16 : 58
Finish Time
- 18 : 30
Duration
- 92:00
Channel
- Radio New Zealand National
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
- Checkpoint is RNZ's multi-platform drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day. Our multi-media show broadcasts on 101FM, on the RNZ website, on Youtube, Facebook and Freeview Channel 50. Hosted by Lisa Owen.
Episode Description
- Tonight: Countdown's apologising to customers for the distress and inconvenience of a pest plague that's temporarily closed one store and raised question about food safety at others. Accusations an alcohol company is sponsoring student binge drinking culture. Hundreds of litres of free alcoholic lemonade's been given away to varsity parties in exchange for social media plugs. Relief for many Port Hills residents, who will be back in their own beds tonight.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
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
- Interview
- News
Hosts
- Lisa Owen (Presenter, Checkpoint)
- Evie Ashton (Presenter, RNZ News)