Checkpoint

Civil defence has activated its bunker in Dunedin and people are being told to be prepared and not to travel - with a deluge of rain expected to last until late tomorrow night. It's hitting North… Read more Audio

South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about new data revealing how profitable mining has been for rebels in the Congo, a virus outbreak and a number of hippos dying in Namibia. Audio

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

At times Republican JD Vance and Tim Walz appeared like old friends, agreeing to work together on key election issues like gun control and healthcare. But in other moments, they branded each other… Read more Audio

Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and Yemen are now all embroiled in escalating attacks and counter-attacks. The latest has seen Iran launch a barrage of missiles at Israel - it said in response to Israel… Read more Audio

Visual journalist Nick Monro asked people in Auckland if they have health insurance. Audio

Is tanking faith in the health system driving more people to sign up for private insurance? The country's largest health insurer Southern Cross Health gained 15,000 new customers last year bringing… Read more Audio

We all have our moments when big feelings can overtake us - but toddlers are especially prone to meltdowns. Now early childhood educators say there are certain activities designed to help kids manage… Read more Audio

The Associate Health Minister has told RNZ she didn't intentionally hold back independent advice on heated tobacco products, and promises to release it tomorrow. Casey Costello has been under pressure… Read more Audio

The contest to decide which team will face Team New Zealand in the America's Cup final is headed for a tense, down-to-the-wire finish. The challenger final between Italian syndicate Luna Rossa and… Read more Audio

It could be up to four weeks before a group of southern mayors get the final financial prognosis for the Dunedin Hospital project. At a meeting on Monday Te Whatu Ora told them the numbers are being… Read more Audio

Tim Southee has stepped down as skipper of the Black Caps. Southee said he believes its what's best for the team, following a dismal series loss to Sri Lanka, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa… Read more Audio