Checkpoint

Checkpoint can reveal that Health New Zealand has spent more than $130 million fixing up faux pas with its holiday pay. It all stems from issues related to the Holiday's Act that were identified in… Read more Audio

The State of Emergency in Canterbury's storm-hit Banks Pensinsula has finally been lifted. But almost two weeks after severe rain lashed the region, causing flooding and slips, some Akaroa residents… Read more Audio

Health authorities are on high alert after a new measles case was confirmed over the weekend, with people in Auckland asked to check if they could have been exposed. The person is a Fullers ferries… Read more Audio

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox won his first PGA Tour title on Monday morning with a stunning victory at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina. He did it with a sensational birdie on the first… Read more Audio

Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has resigned. Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced on Monday Mr McSkimming had quit before he could be dismissed. National Crime Correspondent Sam… Read more Audio

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's main priorities for his trip, how likely Gaza will factor into his trip because the US has been talking about a new plan… Read more Audio

The Prime Minster needs to consult properly with young people about a proposed ban on social media for under 16's, not just shake hands and have surface level chat. The idea started as a private… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about a tariff deal between the UK and the United States, how criminals in the UK could face sanctions for refusing to attend court for… Read more Audio

Evening business for 9 May 2025 Audio

The escalating tensions between India and Pakistan has forced several kiwi cricketers out of the region. Security concerns will see nine current or former Black Caps fly from Pakistan to the UAE on… Read more Audio

Catholic churches across New Zealand are celebrating the new pope today, by holding mass and praying for him for the first time. The first American to hold the post, Chicago-born Robert Prevost, was… Read more Audio

Angry women who rallied around the country on Friday say they're under attack from the government's sudden change to pay equity laws. The changes, rushed through parliament this week, make it harder… Read more Audio