Checkpoint for Monday 16 June 2025

5:45 PM.There is disappointment and grief that a food rescue service and community hub in Wellington is set to close after 15 years. The Free Store redistributes surplus food from more than 60 eateries free… Read more Audio

5:45 PM.United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK moving jets to the Middle East amid the Iran-Israel conflict, all while Sir Keir Starmer attends the G7 meeting Audio

5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:25 PM.Two-time Winter Olympic Games medalist Nico Porteous won't wear the silver fern again as the 23-year-old announced he was stepping out of competition. He isn't calling it a retirement but he is… Read more Audio

5:20 PM.A Christchurch woman who was brutally murdered by her gardener had no idea he'd killed before and had spent years as a mental health patient. Faye Phelps' son is adament his 83 year old mother would… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.Kiwis in Iran and Israel are being advised to leave as soon as it is safe to do so, as both countries promise new waves of attacks. On Friday, Israel attacked Iran by targeting nuclear sites, but… Read more Audio

5:05 PM.Government plans to change the number of paid sick days workers can take could leave part time employees worse off. Since changes in 2021 New Zealand workers are legally entitled to ten paid sick days… Read more Audio

4:55 PM.Aucklanders have nominated the city's top 100 restaurant dishes. The fifth annual 'Iconic Auckland Eats' list whittled down well over 3000 submissions to a selection of 100 local restaurants. Felix… Read more Audio

4:45 PM.The deadly conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fourth day, with warnings of new missile attacks amid international pleas for de-escalation. The deathtoll in both countries is mounting… Read more Audio

4:40 PM.A witness to Sunday's tragic capsizing in Taranaki, which claimed two lives, has said the small pleasure boat was side-on to breakers at the Patea bar before being swamped. Paul Mandela said the… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.The Crusaders and Chiefs have both secured a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific final after hair-raising games for both teams in the semi's. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

4:25 PM.Video of a harness racer, who was dragged face down for metres by her bolting horse, has gone viral with the footage viewed more than 1.5 million times. Crystal Hackett had just won a race at… Read more Audio

4:12 PM.Middle East correspondent, Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran threatening to destabilise the region further. Audio

4:05 PM.The price of butter has continued to rise, and could be set to stay that way for some time according to dairy analysts. The demand for reasonably priced butter has seen it become a fundraising… Read more Audio