Checkpoint

More than 360 pieces of stolen pounamu will be returned to West Coast hapū, in what has been described as a small win against the greenstone black market. Police haven't laid any charges after a… Read more Audio

Parliament has been debating the proposed punishment for Te Pati Maori MPs who stood in front of ACT MPs and performed a haka in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill during its first reading. The… Read more Audio

Early childhood teachers and managers have said centres are struggling with teacher shortages, low enrolments and insufficient government funding. Some are alarmed by surprise changes to pay parity… Read more Audio

History beckons for Kiwi MMA fighter Kai Kara-France as the UFC flyweight is preparing for the biggest bout of his life. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

The Prime Minister has ordered a review of vetting processes for parliamentary staff after his Deputy chief press secretary quit following allegations he recorded intimate audio of sessions with sex… Read more Audio

US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest orders to get Donald Trump's signoff, travel bans and international student restrictions. As well as the fall out between Elon Musk… Read more Audio

Car rego plates and letters or bills with peoples names on them could be used to track down and fine offenders illegally dumping rubbish. So called fly tippers can cost councils hundreds of thousands… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about the renewed search for Madeleine McCann that had entered its second day in Portugal, and whether London could be the next… Read more Audio

There was heartbreak in Northland today after fire destroyed a landmark which has graced the Paihia waterfront for more than 50 years. Once Kelly Tarlton's Museum of Shipwrecks and later a popular… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister's deputy chief press secretary allegedly collected photos of women and recorded encounters with Wellington sex workers according to news outlet, Stuff. Political Editor Jo Moir… Read more Audio

Kiwi boxer David Nyika is set for a return to the ring. Nyika will fight this month for the first time since his vicious defeat against Jai Opetaia. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Roaming dog attacks in Auckland could mean sight impaired people living in the southern suburbs could miss out on a guide dog after a savage attack on a handler and his guide dog. Blind low vision New… Read more Audio