Checkpoint

Just released figures show a steady climb in the unemployment rate that's cranked up to 4.3 percent for the March quarter, up from four percent in previous three months. Kiwi Bank chief economist… Read more Audio

A Hawke's Bay man is striding his way to his goal of walking one hundred kilometres in his hundredth year for charity. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio

Polishing a turd is how one farmer's described the government's plan to resume live animal exports under a "gold standard" regime. Associate Agriculture Minister, Andrew Hoggard speaks to Lisa Owen Audio

A bridge or a knackered one at least could be sinking businesses in Auckland's viaduct. Owner of The Conservatory bar and restaurant on Auckland's water front Tricky Hartley speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen about Kirk Penney's FIBA Hall of Fame induction. Audio

Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about Elon Musk snubbing India but still visiting China, Air China's massive order of planes from a state-owned manufacturer and Japanese… Read more Audio

Students protestors are gathering on Auckland University's city campus to rally against Israel's war in Gaza. Reporter Maia Ingoe speaks to Lisa Owen Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Australian airline Bonza's chaotic day of flight cancellations, stranded passengers and an uncertain future for the budget carrier. Audio

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

New Zealand swimming is on the rise with a 9 strong team named for the Paris Olympics. Sports reporter Barry Guy has the story. Audio

The second day of the inquest into a little boy's death in Gore, has wrapped up in the Invercargill District Court. Three year old Lachlan Jones was found dead in a local oxidation pond in 2019. His… Read more Audio

An Air New Zealand customer spent seven hours on the phone to the airline trying to rebook a cancelled international flight. Air New Zealand general manager long haul Scott Carr spoke with Lisa Owen. Audio