Checkpoint

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

A big weekend for rugby, but a lot of the talk has been about a haka performed by the Hurricanes Poua team in the opening round of Super Rugby Aupiki. 
Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen. 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

One of wood chopping's rising stars is so young he need his parents sign off to fire up one of his tools of choice, a chainsaw. Hokitika's 16 year old Jack Matthews is the youngest axeman to qualify… Read more Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump remaining on the ballot for tomorrow's primary after a Supreme Court ruling and a preview of Super Tuesday. Read more Audio

A shortage of rescue and firefighting services at Ōhakea air force base has threatened the viability of a commercial giant's services to New Zealand. RNZ has obtained a letter Emirates sent to then… Read more Audio

Motorists should brace for higher costs to fund roads and public transport, as the Government announces a big hike on their annual license fees. The Government has unveiled its 20 billion dollar draft… Read more Audio

Nothing more than a marketing campaign, wasteful spending verging on criminal and it should go. That's how Act leader David Seymour has variously described the free lunches in schools programme, that… Read more Audio

The Black Ferns Sevens have won two trophies in two weeks and are closing in on the championship leaders in the World Series. New Zealand beat Australia in the final of the Los Angeles leg to get one… Read more Audio