Checkpoint for Friday 10 October 2025

5:54 PM.Lisa Owen, Susana Lei'ataua and producer Johnny Sutherland taste Durian coffee for the first time. Audio

5:41 PM.United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighing in on Trump's Gaza Ceasefire deal, as well as the Princess of Wales who has issued a warning… Read more Audio

5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:28 PM.The White Ferns are dancing with the danger zone at the Cricket World Cup. Following back to back losses to kick off their campaign, the Kiwis face a crucial match against Bangledesh's army of… Read more Audio

5:21 PM.Medical disinformation is a growing concern for doctors and scientists, but what happens when it comes from people in the highest authority who are shaping health policy? Recently US President Trump… Read more Audio

5:10 PM.Northland's community is grappling with the imminent closure of its leading hospitality training provider. The shutting of the QRC Te Tai Tokerau will force school leavers to travel large distances to… Read more Audio

4:55 PM.They're older and slower, but just because the arthritis is kicking in, that doesn't mean they can't have fun with a group of buddies. No, it's not an ad for a retirement village, it's the ethos of… Read more Audio

4:47 PM.There is a renewed call for a ban on pop up pools following the drowning of another toddler in a temporary backyard pool. It is at least the second drowning of an under two year old in a temporary… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.Newly-graduated scientists are finding it next to impossible to find work amidst a perfect storm of economic hardship and a major sector shakeup. Some of the young scientists, who are applying for… Read more Audio

4:37 PM.The New Zealand activists detained by Israel for trying to break the blockade of Gaza have today returned home to an enthusiastic welcome. Rana Hamida, Samuel Leason, and Youssef Sammour were released… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.While the All Blacks are on a break, there has been plenty of intrigue in the rugby world this week. The rebel R360 competition has been making headlines again, however there is still a lot of… Read more Audio

4:26 PM.If you're in a relationship with an age gap, it may affect your financial planning, particularly when it comes to retirement. Currently there are over 3000 people who are receiving NZ Super despite… Read more Audio

4:16 PM.Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about a massive parade which is expected in North Korea as the ruling party turns 80, as well as an Indian state that is set to introduce a day of… Read more Audio

4:10 PM.Hundreds of thousands of students are skipping out on school early, as school attendance rates drop sharply in the days leading up to school holidays. It is thought cheaper airfares and accommodation… Read more Audio