Checkpoint

Some university students are crying foul over people gaming the student allowance scheme. Checkpoint has uncovered instances where parents have funnelled money into trusts, so their household income… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Australian soccer sensation Sam Kerr and Taylor Swift making her way into the conversation of the biannual ASEAN summit. Read more Audio

A shortage of rescue and fire fighting services at Ōhakea Airbase is jeopardising international flights. Emirates which flies to Auckland and Christchurch, must designate an alternative airport in… Read more Audio

The Hurricanes will apologise to government over a haka calling it "redneck." The Hurricanes Poua altered haka in Saturday's Super Rugby Aupiki game, caught the franchise off-guard and the… Read more Audio

The Coalition's cost of living credentials are being questioned, after the Government proposed hiking costs on motorists. It yesterday unveiled its 20 billion dollar draft transport plan, with few… Read more Audio

The mother of a man who was murdered by a childhood friend said she is haunted by her son's final moments. David Benbow was today sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in jail for the murder of Michael… Read more Audio

"It's just embarassing." That's how Defence minister, Judith Collins described the grounding of the Prime Minister's ride to Australia this morning. Christopher Luxon was supposed to be flying on one… Read more Audio

This trophy property offers the chance to create generations of memories and is almost impossible to outgrow. Don't miss the chance to bask in the prestige of previous residents and inner city living… Read more Audio

A long awaited methane hunting satellite is in orbit, and should start supplying a steady stream of information from June. Scientists gathered in Auckland's Mount Wellington today to watch a SpaceX… Read more Audio

Cycling advocates say the government's pumping an "eye watering" amount of money into a roading project in South Auckland that was put on ice 3 years ago. The Government yesterday unveiled its draft… Read more Audio