Checkpoint

The new Rail Minister has let rip at one of his coalition partners - over their differences surrounding the new ferry replacement plan. Cabinet has agreed to buy two new ships for an undisclosed sum -… Read more Audio

16 firetrucks and tankers are at the scene - along with five helicopters which all are working to douse the flames. Three houses have been evacuated and a shed has been destroyed. It's the second big… Read more Audio

Expect disruptions as the Mongrel Mob farewells its Napier president, 'Heil Dogg', this weekend, police say. Extra police have been brought in from across the country and a number of checkpoints have… Read more Audio

While Christchurch can't settle on which side to pitch to the NRL, Papua New Guinea have been granted entry into the competition. Australia and Papua New Guinea unveiled the long-awaited $600million… Read more Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about some updates on Luigi Mangione - the man accused of murdering top health insurance executive Brian Thompson last week, the current… Read more Audio

BYO is nothing new but now it seems there's an increasing trend towards workers picking up pretty much the whole tab for the Christmas party. Checkpoint is aware of some organisations limiting their… Read more Audio

Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about Ghana's national election, dozens of people being kidnapped in Nigeria and good news coming out of Morrocco about mpox. Audio

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

The 'All Out for Gaza' march was set to arrive at Parliament and deliver a petition calling on tougher sanctions against Israel - instead they were met by a pro-Israel rally, which included members of… Read more Audio

The next generation of tennis talent will be on show when the men take the court in the ASB Classic in January. Of the 18 athletes confirmed in the field today, eight of the top ranked players are… Read more Audio

A manhunt is underway after the fatal shooting of a man believed to be a former gang boss in Lower Hutt yesterday. Police say the dead man and the alleged gunman have gang links and knew each other -… Read more Audio

A long time greyhound trainer said the government's ban on dog racing is a disaster and it is unrealistic to think thousands of dogs can be rehomed in less than two years. MPs rushed through… Read more Audio