Lisa Owen to Checkpoint

Stuff reports:

Newshub Nation host Lisa Owen has been announced as John Campell’s replacement for RNZ news show, Checkpoint. 

RNZ Chief Paul Thompson said the broadcaster was delighted to have Owen join the team. 

“She is an outstanding journalist and broadcaster and her appointment reflects RNZs commitment to high quality, robust journalism,” he said.

I think this is a very good pick. I always enjoyed being on The Nation with Lisa. She is very sharp.