Checkpoint

All private rentals have until July next year to meet the Healthy Homes requirements, however some landlords are running down the clock, Bella Craig reports. Audio

The rain has started pouring in the Westland district today, with significant rain expected over the next 62 hours, Maia Ingoe reports from Franz Josef. Audio

Guinea Pig enthusiast and president of the Otago Cavy Club, 16 year old Josh Wilson-Jones speaks to Lisa Owen about the South Island Guinea Pig Championships this weekend. Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about his experience witnessing the solar eclipse that has wowed millions across America, the tycoon backing Donald Trump and Joe Biden… Read more Audio

IRD's Richard Philip speaks to Lisa Owen about construction businesses failing to pay their taxes and taking cashies on the side. Audio

Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Taiwan experiencing ongoing aftershocks since last Wednesday's big earthquake, Microsoft releasing a report accusing China of stepping up its use… Read more Audio

The Government's independent climate advisers said there are good reasons for New Zealand to increase its 2050 climate target. The Climate Change Commission said New Zealand's current effort doesn't… Read more Audio

The quest to find a host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is coming to a close. After the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the original host in July because of rising costs several other… Read more Audio

A former cabinet minister says MPs need to stop turning down payrises and take what they're offered. It's been six and a half years since Members of parliament got a pay bump. Jacinda Ardern… Read more Audio

A central Auckland lodge decimated by a fire was among 37 boarding houses investigated after the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington. Ten people were evacuated from Parnell's City Garden Lodge yesterday… Read more Audio