Checkpoint

Retired eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne has been sentenced to 150 hours of community work for methamphetamine charges. The former Auckland eye doctor was found not guilty of murdering his wife… Read more Audio

RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the All Blacks playing England at Twickenham, and as usual the conversation being about the haka. Audio

For many of us, cobbling together enough money for a deposit on a first home can be financially and emotionally overwhelming. In some cases, it's just not possible, so using Kiwisaver funds to help… Read more Audio

The swing state of Arizona is the object of both presidential wanna-bes affections. Democrat hopeful Kamala Harris did her courting earlier in the day in the sun belt city of Phoenix. Joe Biden won… Read more Audio

For the last time, Auckland's iconic Queen street department store Smith and Caugheys is unveiling it's much-loved chistmas window display. The displays that aim to bring a bit of "magic" to shoppers… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the telecommunications giant Optus being accused of exploiting vulnerable Australians - including first nations people and people with… Read more Audio

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

Disability sport breaks another barrier this weekend with the inaugural Wheelchair Rugby League trans-Tasman Series. New Zealand will take on a heavily-favoured Australian side in two tests in… Read more Audio

Kiwis are turning away from high-end fashion when it comes time to refreshing their wardrobes, with op shop chic likely to be a big look this summer. Figures from Stats NZ show retail sale volumes per… Read more Audio

Mental health campaigner Mike King comments that  "Alcohol is the solution for people with mental health issues" are being widely condemned by those who work with drugs and alcohol addiction. The… Read more Audio

It was a wrong turn that sent an interisland ferry epically off course. A new accident investigation report shows that no-one on the bridge of the Aratere knew how to over ride its auto pilot system… Read more Audio

In recent years, the United States has seen a massive surge of people trying to enter the country illegally or seek asylum at the border - mostly through the Mexico and United States border. Many of… Read more Audio