Checkpoint

The debate over World Athletics' decision to award prize money to gold medallists at this year's Olympics continues to heat up. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

With the cost-of-living crisis, more and more owners are being forced to choose between feeding themselves or their pets. There's been an increasing number of dogs being surrendered to rescues -… Read more Audio

Students from Lynfield College among 900 teams from 56 countries heading to the world robotics championships. William Hooper and Sohail Asyaban speak to Lisa Owen. Audio

Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about Thailand's standings in the world of trade and manufacturing and a root from India that has spawned a billion dollar industry. Audio

Corrections has been repeatedly breaking the law, effectively putting dozens of men into solitary confinement - some for more than two hundred days, according to a report by the prison inspectorate… Read more Audio

Sydney is on edge with a stabbing at a suburban church last night now declared a terrorism incident. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Simplicity has been rated as New Zealanders' favourite Kiwisaver provider in Consumer NZ's latest Kiwisaver satisfaction survey. Georgie Hanafin asked people if they feel like they're getting a good… Read more Audio

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

Several shops in Whangarei's CBD are quietly closing down as tough economic times bite. North Chamber president Tim Robinson. Audio

Hockey New Zealand has turned to private owners to help keep the Black Sticks competitive on the international stage. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

The government's cutting the red tape in the early childhood sector, removing the requirement for the Ministry of Education to sign-off on new centres. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports. Audio

Stuff has announced it will take over the running of TV3's 6pm bulletin in two months' time. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio