Checkpoint

Please explain is the message to Pharmac from its Minister, David Seymour. The drug funding agency has come under fire for switching suppliers for hormone replacement therapy for menopause, choosing… Read more Audio

It's almost the end of day two of the first cricket test between the Kiwis and England in Christchurch. Now in the field, the Black Caps are looking to take a healthy lead with England losing early… Read more Audio

New research from Alcohol Health Watch shows 73% of door to door booze deliveries happen with zero identification checks and almost half the alcohol is left unattended at the door. In some cases, the… Read more Audio

Nobody shows up to work to have a bad day. But that's exactly what happened last month when the HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sunk off the South West Coast of Samoa last month as a result of human… Read more Audio

SolarZero, which provides solar power systems, with no upfront costs but multi year leases, has been been put in liquidation. Employees have been advised due to unsustainable operating losses, and… Read more Audio

A fluoridation fracas is developing in Whangarei where councillors are at odds with a public health order that aims to improve the region's dental health. Amy Williams reports. Audio

He's been slipping into people's houses and pinching whatever he fancies and right now that's apparently pink shoes, if you live in Cromwell lock up your wardrobe. The four year old ginger cat named… Read more Audio

After a turbulent time with the bat, the Black Caps are in the field at Hagley Oval and sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Food prices have been a source of stress to lots of households, with prices rising at a double-digit pace through parts of last year. What is food shopping this Christmas likely to be like? Money… Read more Audio

Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart spoke to Lisa Owen about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau having an emergency meeting with provincial premiers. It's in light of president-elect Donald Trump's call… Read more Audio

A warning to beware Santa's nemesis, parcel pinchers are targeting mailboxes and courier drop offs during the festive season. A 29 year old has this week been arrested over large scale thefts from… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about how large areas on the east coast have been suffering from heatwave conditions. It has put the energy supply under pressure and consumers… Read more Audio