Lisa Owen
Lisa Owen is a respected New Zealand journalist and broadcaster, currently hosting RNZ's 'Checkpoint'. With a career spanning multiple media platforms, she is recognized for her incisive interviews and thorough reporting on political and social issues. She has emerged as a leading candidate to take over as the host of 'Morning Report', a role that would position her at the forefront of New Zealand's news landscape.
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Recent news mentions
Lisa Owen expressed concerns about deporting Afghans back to a country facing severe humanitarian issues.
EU faces fierce criticism over plans to host Taliban in Brussels | Taliban
United Kingdom· 2026-06-23
He told Checkpoint’s Lisa Owen that discrimination against Pacific peoples travelling to New Zealand needed to end.
Winston Peters to receive Pacific visa petition at New Zealand Parliament
New Zealand· 2026-02-10
Lisa Owen is the current RNZ Checkpoint host and a strong candidate for the Morning Report role.
Media Insider: RNZ Morning Report - who will replace Corin Dann? The candidates who could fill breakfast show roleNew Zealand· 2025-10-10
