Checkpoint

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was fielding questions about the embattled school lunches programme at his weekly post-cabinet press conference. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa… Read more Audio

A menu of mishaps means the government's school lunch provider is now facing new performance measures, including providing daily evidence of what it's serving up. Food Safety is investigating the… Read more Audio

The family of Fa'asala Sam Matue who died after being tased by police during a pursuit last Sunday at Orere Point is still waiting to hear his official cause of death, so they can repatriate his body… Read more Audio

Pacific health leaders are accusing the government of sacrificing peoples' lives for ideology by delaying bowel cancer screening for Maori and Pacific people from 50 to 58. Responding to Health… Read more Audio

The Fijian Drua made headlines on Friday following the news of a travel fiasco when facing the Hurricanes late last month. However, that news was overshadowed after a big win against the Chiefs on… Read more Audio

A lonely Auckland elephant who moved to Australia to find new friends, finally has some company. Burma made an epic journey across the ditch to Monarto Safari Park near Adelaide in November last year… Read more Audio

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Syria's new government facing a serious challenge by fighters loyal to the old leader who fled three months ago, Israel heading to Doha… Read more Audio

A popular Hamilton bar has banned drinkers under the age of 20 on Saturday nights following thousands of dollars of damage that's being blamed on younger patrons. "House on Hood" lowered the entry age… Read more Audio

Auckland's Pasifika Festival is back on the up and up after a difficult few years. After overcoming a number of hurdles, organisers hope the iconic event can remain a fixture of Auckland's central… Read more Audio

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

The White Ferns allrounder notched a crucial century for her side in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. Sports Reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Chris Hipkins has shuffled his deck of MPs, saying his new-look Labour caucus will be focused on jobs, health, and homes for the 2026 election. The Labour leader delivered his State of the Nation… Read more Audio