Checkpoint for Monday 2 February 2026

5:47 PM.United Kingdom correspondent Diane To spoke to Lisa Owen about Prince Andrew facing more pressure over his ties to the lat convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as well as others who have been… Read more Audio

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

5:31 PM.Several new laws will take affect in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, including reducing the influence of the much-maligned TMO. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

5:25 PM.A Dunedin Wildlife Hospital suspects modern windows could be to blame for an increasing number of serious injuries in Aotearoa's native wood pigeon or Kereru. Window strike is the most common reason… Read more Audio

5:14 PM.Efforts are underway to salvage a damaged catamaran that ran aground in Canterbury's Banks Peninsula at the weekend. The Black Cat Cruises vessel got into trouble during a return journey on Akaroa… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.The government has revealed its new school report for students aged five to 15 and has said it will give parents clearer more consistent information on how their children are progressing. The report… Read more Audio

4:47 PM.The appalling and reckless behaviour of dirt bike riders is putting children's lives at risk according to police. They are appealing for members of the public to help to with any dash cam or… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.A project at the cutting edge of cancer research hopes to build a collection of tiny lab-grown tumours at the University of Auckland. Smaller than a grain of sand, these tumour structures can be used… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.While it's been a turbulent time for the All Blacks, it seems you can always count on the Black Ferns Sevens to bring a smile to the faces of New Zealand rugby fans. The team captured another World… Read more Audio

4:24 PM.A former Olympic rower is hoping there is some honour among thieves after his gold medal was stolen from his Christchurch home while he was away for the weekend. Les O'Connell, won the medal at the… Read more Audio

4:15 PM.Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about new warnings about the prospect of an American attack on Iran, as well as a major milestone in Gaza with the reopening of its most… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.A Christchurch City Councillor is calling for a hotline for residents to dob in Air BnB operators that might be breaking the rules. New regulations came into effect in 2023 meaning anyone renting out… Read more Audio