Checkpoint

The Prime Minister is trying to drum up some good vibes in Malaysia as part of a week long trip to the Indo-Pacific region. The aim of the trip is to deepen ties with ASEAN countries, in the hope the… Read more Audio

Southland and Clutha remain under states of local emergency and there are almost 7000 homes still without power, with some people now heading into their sixth night cut off. The Southland mayor says… Read more Audio

Parents and caregivers of Wellington high schoolers say they are worried by an outbreak of measles, with thousands of close contacts identified. There are now 10 confirmed cases of measles nationwide… Read more Audio

It took 111 years for Ireland to finally beat the All Blacks in 2016. Since then the Irish have come out on top five times and are now nipping at the All Blacks' heels in the world rankings. Coach… Read more Audio

The government has no plan for child and youth mental health, which is "appalling" according to the boss of the Mental Health Foundation. It has launched a petition today calling for Mental Health… Read more Audio

US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about questions being raised once again over whether or not Donald Trump would, or even could, run for a third presidential term. Audio

It's the most progressive change to NZ's tax system in a generation according to Labour leader Chris Hipkins. The party's confirmed it will introduce a 28 percent Capital Gains Tax on commercial and… Read more Audio

Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about McVitie's having to call two of it's biscuits chocolate flavoured after an ingredient change and the rising price of cocoa. Audio

UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about an upcoming strike action involving English doctors. Audio

Experts says New Zealand is in the danger zone for a measles outbreak, but it could be prevented if more people get vaccinated. It comes after Health NZ identified a possible super spreader event on… Read more Audio

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

Joseph Parker puts it all on the line in the ring this Sunday, as he takes on unbeaten British knockout machine Fabio Wardley. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio