Checkpoint

A female plumbing apprentice has taken out top honours in a nationwide scholarship contest Maria Contreras Huerta speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's historic criminal trial and Disney cracking down on people abusing disability services at their theme parks. Audio

Air NZ's increasing its use of sustainable jet fuel in a bid to cut carbon emissions. Its Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about Christopher Luxon's meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Audio

Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about RSF demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities over treatment of one of their officers, China and the US meeting with different allies and the… Read more Audio

The government's suggesting a new underground mega-tunnel for the capital, but opponents say it's a colossal waste of money. Soumya Bhamidipati reports Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report Audio

The building and construction industry could be facing wide spread demolition, with a signficant slow down putting pressure on some companies. IRD is also cracking down on the sector that owes $900m… Read more Audio

Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has revealed he is taking a break from rugby to complete radiation treatment for cancer. The 25-year-old lock played two Super Rugby Pacific matches last month but has now… Read more Audio

What sort of person would disrespect a war memorial that bears the names of local soldiers killed in war? That's what the Hawkes Bay RSA is asking after a bronze plaque at Hatuma at Waipukurau was… Read more Audio

The government's hoping the spirit of "common sense" will convince landlords to give tenants with pets a chance. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports Audio

The government's looking into a $2.2bn mega tunnel under Wellington, to help solve congestion problems. The 4km tunnel would run from the Terrace to Kilbirnie. Reporter Pretoria Gordon asked people in… Read more Audio