Checkpoint

The free open source technology being used by top US officials to communicate highly sensitive information can have up to a thousand people in a single group chat, making it hard to keep track of… Read more Audio

"Dumbing down the profession," that's the fear of some psychologists who are worried a government proposal to create new assistant psychologist roles will paper over workforce shortages and could lead… Read more Audio

 The Prime Minister said the Greens are in la la land - and Winston Peters said they're for anarchy. Even Labour's Chris Hipkins is unimpressed and said the Greens' position is ill-advised - and an… Read more Audio

Flu season has hit the northern hemisphere hard - with many countries experiencing their highest case numbers in years. Many will be lining up at workplaces or doctors offices to get the annual flu… Read more Audio

Treated wastewater could pour into a Queenstown river within days despite protesters pleading for councillors not to treat it like a sewer. The Queenstown Lakes District Council plans to use emergency… Read more Audio

Auckland's water provider plans to spend over 13 billion dollars fixing the city's water infrastructure but households can expect to pay more for the upgrade. Watercare said it will embark on 1000… Read more Audio

An overseas news outlet is reporting Liam Lawson is set to be dumped by Red Bull Racing just two races in to the 2025 Formula One season. Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Wairoa Little Theatre is putting on its first production in five years after battling through Covid-19 and Cyclone Gabrielle that devastated the region. The theatre has also struggled to coax locals… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about wildfires in South Korea reportedly killing more than a dozen people and a controversial church known as the 'Moonies' being ordered to disband by… Read more Audio

News that top United States security officials accidently added a journalist to their group chat discussing their war plans may have struck fear for some who have suffered a messaging misfire. The top… Read more Audio

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

Reggie the Rabbit was filmed pushing a nine year old child after the Rabbitohs NRL loss to the Sharks on Sunday. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio