Checkpoint

New Zealand's musicians are watching on with a mix of horror and wonder as artificial intelligence programmes create increasingly plausible songs ... often with just a few clicks of a button. Just… Read more Audio

Taupo residents have vowed to fight for the town's hospital, due to fears it could lose critival services because of dire workforce shortages. The shortages were so bad that contingency plans were… Read more Audio

Dame Lydia Ko will defend her British Open golf title in Wales when the tournament begins tonight. The New Zealander said she has nothing to prove when she tees off in a group that includes one the… Read more Audio

The Global Guinness Ambassador has made his way to New Zealand shores to teach people how to pour the perfect pint, and pass on his wisdom about the history of Ireland's famous stout. Global Guinness… Read more Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about more details coming to light about the gunman behind the Manhattan office building mass shooting. Audio

A desperate attempt to salvage a dying industry is how one animal welfare group has described a competition where a racing greyhound is the prize. Another said it raises serious ethical issues… Read more Audio

UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Israel hitting back at the Starmer government over their stance on Gaza, as well as London playing host to one of the most unique sporting World… Read more Audio

The New Zealand government is holding the line on Palestinian statehood, despite the United Kingdom's shift in position. The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced an intention to… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The Wellington Phoenix have hired the former Canadian coach at the centre of the Olympic drone scandal in 2024. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

It's been revealed thousands of shoplifting cases were not investigated by police after officers were directed to file away cases under certain financial thresholds. The directive was reversed after… Read more Audio

Boaties around the country are checking moorings following a safety warning from officials to go ashore overnight. A magnitude 8.8, which struck this morning, has prompted warnings from the National… Read more Audio