Checkpoint

There's shock and worry in the performing arts industry with news the capital's only creative polytech campus could be for the chopping block. The cash-strapped national polytechnic organisation Te… Read more Audio

It was the most talked about moment of the 2023 FIFA World Cup. The now infamous incident during the trophy presentation, when former Spanish Football President Luis Rubiales planted an unwanted kiss… Read more Audio

A man is in a critical condition in Auckland Hospital after a stabbing on the city's North Shore this afternoon. Police were called to the scene on Birkenhead Avenue just after 2:00pm after the victim… Read more Audio

Dog owners are chewing over a proposal that would see significant changes to Auckland dog walking rules. Auckland Council is recommending some areas in 14 regional parks and 64 local parks become… Read more Audio

America's main foreign aid agency is the latest department on the chopping block in the Trump administration's overhaul of the federal government. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to… Read more Audio

Have you ever gone through the supermarket self checkout and intentionally not scanned an item, stolen! Or maybe you passed off some pricey pine nuts as something cheaper, or used the onion code for a… Read more Audio

The United Kingdom's government is looking to crack down on images of child sexual abuse generated by Artificial intelligence with a set of new laws. United Kingdom correspondent Adam Hollingworth… Read more Audio

Lower North Island businesses say a sign directing people to detour around the town of Bulls is, well, total bull. The sign on State highway 1 directs drivers to bypass Bulls and to take State… Read more Audio

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

One of New Zealand's most successful lawn bowlers is calling time on her career after more than 20-years at the top level. Val Smith, from Nelson, leaves elite bowls as New Zealand's most capped… Read more Audio

The football fields of Buenos Aires seem a world away from Auckland, but it's there you can find one of New Zealand's brightest sporting talents. The 13 year old Joaquin Reinoso is about to take on… Read more Audio

Donald Trump once said trade wars are 'good, and easy to win,' now he's warning there may be some pain for US consumers after all. He's launched tariffs for Canada, Mexico and China - and all three… Read more Audio