Checkpoint

People working with Auckland's homeless are warning that there is a disproportionately high rate of women without shelter in New Zealand, concentrated in Auckland. Tomorrow, Auckland Council's… Read more Audio

Corrections has continued to put Invercargill prisoners at risk of self-harm or suicide in barren 'dry cells' - without toilets or running water - years after being told to stop. There has been… Read more Audio

The Warriors have missed out on some crucial points to help secure a strong spot in the NRL Finals.The side still sits in the all-important top four despite losing to the Gold Coast Titans over the… Read more Audio

A Rotorua resident wants the police to use drones to track dirt bike riders ripping up parks and reserves, after there was a spike in the number of bikes and cars illegally tearing up grounds across… Read more Audio

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about mass starvation in Gaza causing international outrage, which has lead to Israel allowing tactical pauses to let limited aid drops into… Read more Audio

Tapping or swiping your bank cards is about to get cheaper for shoppers, as the government announced it is set to ban surchages for paywave by 2026. The Commerce Commission estimates Kiwis pay about… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Hospitals across England and Wales bracing for major disruption as thousands of doctors prepare to go on strike. Audio

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

The Black Ferns squad charged with defending the Rugby World Cup title is being named in Wellington today. Thirty-two players will head to England for the tournament which kicks off next month with… Read more Audio

Smoke-damaged lungs and graphic drink driving ads are scare tactics that have long been used by marketers to encourage us to make better choices - but one researcher says it's time to rethink that… Read more Audio

Getting food delivered to the door has become a huge business, and in one New Zealand town the competition between two operators has led to complaints to the Commerce Commission. Nelson's Yummi food… Read more Audio

A former lawyer who chaired the last review of electoral law says the government's move to scrap election day voting enrolments could lower voter participation. Deborah Hart was part of an independent… Read more Audio