Checkpoint

Liam Lawson, in his first full season in Formula 1, has struggled in the opening two rounds; failing to finish in the Australian Grand Prix and then qualified 14th for the sprint race in Shanghai… Read more Audio

While many a sports fan might be lamenting the demotion of Liam Lawson from the top Red Bull racing team. Warriors fans have also been watching a big week for their team but not for the best reasons… Read more Audio

Credit card surcharges are everywhere, but the percentage of the surcharge isn't always consistent - and one investment adviser is warning that people are underestimating their impact. Money… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about authorities calling South Korea's wildfires the worst the country has had, a Japanese company claiming it has built the world's first 3D printed… Read more Audio

Following the controversy over Tauranga City Council's coffee machine, we wanted to find out what perks other people get at work. Our reporter Bella Craig hit the streets to find out. Video, Audio

Is it a bad brew at Tauranga City Council or a fair staff perk? It's been revealed the council has got a five year contract for coffee machines and coffee supplies at the cost of $470,000. Criticism… Read more Audio

A pre-election cash-splash is ramping up in Australia ahead of the country's upcoming federal election, as the Albanese Government offers tax cuts and the Opposition counters with their own plan to… Read more Audio

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

Under-fire New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson is reportedly getting some backing from an unusual source - fellow Red Bull Racing driver and four time world champion Max Verstappen. Just two… Read more Audio

There's been public outcry after an RNZ time capsule was opened 25 years earlier than it should have been after Parliament's security services feared it could be a bomb. After carefully opening the 20… Read more Audio

Auckland Council has overwhelmingly decided to vote in support of plans to upgrade Eden Park. Auckland Council's been debating which option it wants to back - the other main one being a Waterfront… Read more Audio

The Queenstown Lakes District Council said it's being forced to use emergency powers to pump 12,000 cubic metres of effluent into the Shotover each day. At the moment the treated sewage is discharged… Read more Audio