Checkpoint

SailGP has released its initial findings from its investigation into the high-speed collision between the Black Foils and Team France boats at this month's regatta in Auckland. Two sailors were… Read more Audio

It was no time for modesty as the US President launched full throttle into his State of the Union speech. Donald Trump said he'd inherited a nation in crisis just a year ago but had achieved a… Read more Audio

Americas correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen from Mexico where the dust is settling after the death of a notorious drug lord sparked cartel-led destruction across the country. Audio

Customer abuse of hospitality and tourism workers has nearly doubled in just a year according to a new study. The report commissioned by MBIE surveyed 957 people employed in the industries around the… Read more Audio

Momentum is growing towards the removal of the royal formerly known as "Prince Andrew" from the British monarchy's line of succession - amid growing concern the king's brother could theoretically one… Read more Audio

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

Kiwi rugby league star Brandon Smith is on the road to redemption. The Rabbitohs hooker fell from grace last year after being embroiled in a drug and gambling scandal. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke… Read more Audio

A Taranaki cyclist is on crutches, with several deep puncture wounds after a roaming dog latched onto her leg sending her crashing off her bike while she was out on a country road. A spate of serious… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister says New Zealand would support the U-K government - if it decides to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. The former prince was arrested on suspicion of… Read more Audio

A United States Attorney is suing some of the biggest food manufacturers, accusing them of deliberately designing products to be addictive despite the harm they're known to cause. David Chiu has… Read more Audio

Some Genesis Energy customer's are facing price shocks, at the same time the company's revealed a massive bump in profit. It yesterday announced a half year profit of $95 million compared to $70… Read more Audio

A heated dispute between dog owners and Auckland Council is playing out at the High Court in Auckland. Last year, the Puketapapa Local Board voted four to two to ban dogs from running free in part of… Read more Audio