Checkpoint

The United States President has held a rare phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump has described the call as "excellent" but Putin seemed less… Read more Audio

A man from Taranaki has been making a side hustle out of delivering cut price groceries from the giant wholesaler to New Plymouth hundreds of kilometres away. Kaleb Halverson spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

If you're a baker, or just like to smear it on your toast in the morning, you've probably noticed the price of butter steadily climbing in recent months. But there is one place where prices haven't… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK Government set to host EU leaders in London, in the first summit since Brexit and how criminals in the UK could soon be… Read more Audio

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

The Panthers were given until the end of the day on Monday to meet specific conditions to avoid being ejected from the National Basketball League. Tensions flared up three weeks ago when Panthers… Read more Audio

Former United States president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. His personal office revealed in a statement that the 82-year-old… Read more Audio

Auckland Council is defending its process on deciding the future of Auckland Western Springs stadium. Public submissions on what to do with the site opened on Monday. It includes three options - some… Read more Audio

There are concerns that tens of millions of dollars being injected into after hours urgent care services won't make treatment any cheaper for patients who will still be paying to go to private after… Read more Audio

Political parties are preparing for what could be a protracted debate tomorrow surrounding the proposed penalties for three Te Pāti Māori MPs. Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended the party's… Read more Audio

Auckland War Memorial Museum is is losing thousands of dollars a day after being forced to close its doors because an asbestos scare. It's been closed since the tenth of May after the asbestos dust… Read more Audio

Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea has already been named Super Rugby Pacific player of the year, despite there being two more games in the regular season. RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio