Checkpoint

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a major escalation involving Israel, and a rebel group in Yemen, the war in Gaza continuing to have a major impact on global… Read more Audio

Visual journalist Nick Munro asked people in Auckland if they're interested in US politics and how they feel about the upcoming election in November. Audio

Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by Joe Biden and three possible candidates, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Transport Secretary Pete Buttegieg… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a cynaide poisoning in Bangkok, protests taking place in Bangladesh and an ex-CIA analyst being charged with spying for South Korea. Audio

Pacific leaders are calling for more support for the children of seasonal workers left behind when their parents come to work in New Zealand. As the demand for seasonal labour from Pacific countries… Read more Audio

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

The Warriors return to action in the NRL tonight as they head to Canberra to take on the Raiders. However, they will be without one of their most influential players, sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks… Read more Audio

The Transport Agency said it's too early to tell whether the icy Mackenzie District highway where two buses crashed should have been closed earlier. Fifteen people were taken to hospital, two in a… Read more Audio

"The evidence is clear.' That's the word from outgoing Pharmac director Dr Anthony Jordan, who has quit the drug buying agency following a direction from Associate Health Minister David Seymour this… Read more Audio

CNN's Rafael Romo speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Trump's speech today, Joe Biden deciding whether to step down and if the Democrats are getting closer to an announcement. Audio

Donald Trump has given a somewhat conciliatory speech to the Republican National Convention while at the same time claiming he and only he can solve all of the problems facing the United States and… Read more Audio

Strawberry matcha has gone viral, with posts about the bright green and pink beverage gaining almost 70 million views on TikTok. Now Aucklanders are joining in on the trend, using social media to find… Read more Audio