Checkpoint

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

Devine will continue to play in both formats for the foreseeable future, resigning the captaincy after the upcoming T20 World Cup, sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio

The financial shake up at Whaikaha has also left families of those with disabilites desperately seeking residential care, feeling hopeless. Spending on residential care has been frozen while a rapid… Read more Audio

The parents of a man with severe disabilities said they've lost the ability to plan for his future thanks to changes in the way his care is funded. Their advocate said the situation is cruel and… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to fly back to New Zealand to mourn the death of the Maori king - as leaders from here and around the world pay tribute. King Charles sent a message of… Read more Audio

When you do your supermarket shopping, you've probably noticed discounts that are only available to loyalty card members. Whether it's Everyday Rewards member pricing at Woolworths or Clubcard pricing… Read more Audio

Over 30 senior doctors have written to MPs and Te Whatu Ora calling for urgent action over staff vacancies in Gisborne with claims some patients are going blind waiting to see the hospital's only… Read more Audio

The defence has begun laying out its case in the trial of retired eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne. Polkinghorne has pleaded not guilty to killing his wife, Pauline Hanna, in 2021, and staging her… Read more Audio

RNZ Sport's Jamie Wall speaks to Susana Lei'ataua from Johannesburg about the All Black and Springbok teams named for this weekend's test match at Ellis Park. Audio

A Dunedin cobbler is counting down the days to when he puts down his tools one last time. Greg Fox has been repairing shoes, bags, belts and even motorcycle leathers at Country Cobbler in Dunedin's… Read more Audio

Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about after years of record growth, Canada is contemplating lowering immigration targets, Canada becoming the latest country to slap… Read more Audio

Kingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero Awhitu is lying in state at Turangawaewae marae in Ngaruawahia. Powhiri has welcomed representatives of Tainui-Waka federation and representatives from across… Read more Audio