Checkpoint (TV program)

Checkpoint was a New Zealand consumer affairs television program that investigated and reported on a wide range of consumer issues, product safety concerns, and business practices. Broadcast on TVNZ 1 (formerly TV One), the program aimed to provide viewers with information to help them make informed purchasing decisions and to hold companies accountable for their actions.

Typical segments included product reviews, investigations into misleading advertising, examinations of consumer rights, and interviews with experts and affected individuals. Checkpoint often featured undercover investigations and utilized hidden cameras to expose wrongdoing. The program also provided advice on how to avoid scams and resolve consumer disputes.

Over its run, Checkpoint became known for its hard-hitting journalism and its ability to prompt changes in company policies and legislation related to consumer protection. It was a long-running and influential program in the New Zealand television landscape, contributing significantly to consumer awareness.