Checkpoint

To the United States, where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is urging a tougher approach to fighting Islamic State militants. Audio

Paris may be thousands of kilometres from New Zealand, but will the fall-out from last weekend's terror attacks reach these shores?The attacks have strengthened political resolve around the world to… Read more Audio

A family-owned firm in the Bay of Plenty has hit the bullseye - winning a deal to make darts for the world's number one player. Audio

In Australia, the Prime Minister is caught up in an embarrassing gaffe about a Darwin port deal with the Chinese that has upset even the Americans. Audio

Former All Black coach, and family spokesperson John Hart has held a news conference today outside Jonah Lomu's Auckland home. Audio

The Crown has told a Jury the killing of Mei Fan was "very personal" with her killer finishing her off with two thrusts of a knife through her neck and face. Audio

Jaspreet Singh was having a quiet coffee with his supervising professor when two police officers arrived, called by a cafe customer worried the Auckland student had a bomb. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Ngai Tahu Maori from around the country are gathering in Dunedin to celebrate their identity and culture. Audio

People in Christchurch are being warned to expect clashes between locals and freedom campers this summer if a proposed by-law is passed. Audio

The wife of a Taranaki farm worker, who police say killed his son, has told a court the couple often got behind with their bills. Audio

The Government's extended the time it's giving social housing agencies to sign up to the planned sale of nearly fifteen hundred state houses. Audio