Checkpoint

Nifty fifties and mopeds are apparently the trendy new ride for young thieves in Christchurch at least. There's been massive jump in the number stolen so far this year and it seems teenagers and… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about while Donald Trump's approval ratings are at an all time low at home, he's also copping some harsh criticism from China's leaders. It's Ministry… Read more Audio

An Auckland cafe owner said a significant jump in the cost of butter could force her to raise her prices, in a market where food businesses seem to be going under every week. Dairy giant Fonterra has… Read more Audio

The sharp end of the Australia national election is approaching and it's coming down to who can best manage the economy and pull down the high cost of living. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke… Read more Audio

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

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has rewritten the cricket record books, becoming the youngest cricketer to score a professional century, at only 14. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

In a speech on Tuesday, the Finance Minister revealed the operating allowance - that is the new money the government's got to spend is basically being halved, from $2.4 billion to $1.3 billion… Read more Audio

In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney has achieved a remarkable turnaround  - with his Liberal party projected to be able to form a fourth consecutive government. He became Prime Minister just last… Read more Audio

A former health chief said cutting the number of intensive care beds planned for the new Dunedin Hospital is taking chances with the region's health. 30 intensive care unit beds were originally… Read more Audio

The Finance Minister has shaved a billion dollars off the government's spending limit with more cuts to public services. Nicola Willis said she's worked hard to avoid the mistakes of austerity budgets… Read more Audio

The future of almost 120 employees with disabilities is up in the air after the northshore recyling plant where they worked burnt to the ground at the weekend. The Abilities Group's Glenfield factory… Read more Audio

A senior Corrections staff member said high risk offenders - similar to the man who murdered Juliana Bonilla Herrera - are regularly being paroled from prison and into the community. An inquest into… Read more Audio