Checkpoint

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Some charities and community groups have hit out at what they've branded a child-unfriendly, and empty budget. Audio

A police officer has appeared in court on multiple methamphetamine charges and accused of supplying information to gang members. Audio

Watching TV may get a bad rap, but New Zealand researchers are using it to teach reading - with great results. Audio

A television entertainer and a regional manager for Kohanga Reo will compete to represent the Mana Party in the race for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti seat; The Budget reveals in trend in money shifting away… Read more Audio

Bay of Islands hapu have told the Waitangi Tribunal they seek the return of crown land, including islands - and the right to build houses where their ancestors did. Audio

Getting doctors and nurses to wash their hands more between patients is a key part of campaign to cut down the number of people who pick up infections while they're in hospital. Audio

The Auckland Council and the Government are on a collision course over the housing legislation that was the centrepiece of the Budget. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Three mayors are questioning the government's plan to speed up affordable housing by working with local councils to free up land and fast track consents for developments. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Government is being accused of pushing through a bill to pay family carers of disabled relatives in a shonky way. Audio