Checkpoint

Men called Mark are apparently making a disproportionate mark on the NZX. A survey of the companies listed on the NZX has shown there more Marks in chief executive spots than there are women, mark our… Read more Audio

RNZ All Black correspondent Jamie Wall is in Sydney and spoke to Lisa about the All Blacks set to take on the Wallabies this weekend in Sydney. Audio

The prized collection including Model T Fords, Cadillacs, and Buicks was owned by a late wood buyer and gore resident Robin Dickson and is being sold on behalf of his widow. Some of the cars date back… Read more Audio

Visual journalist Sam Rillstone asked people in Wellington how they deal with their old electronics. Audio

About a hundred mainly retired volunteers operate a not for profit out of Waipa, sifting through people discarded household electronics, essentially mining your junk for stuff that can be salvaged… Read more Audio

The White Ferns won't be playing it safe against the world-leading Australians in the three-match T20 series which begins in Mackay tonight. The series part of the build up to next month's T20 World… Read more Audio

After weeks of speculation and thousands of public votes - Hawke's Bay Airport has named its new fire truck 'Judy Drench'. The 1.6 million dollar truck has gained international interest as over… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the inability of young people to afford a home is shaping up as a key issue in next year's national election. But one solution, being used… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report Audio

The All Blacks are set to defend the trophy they have held for more than two decades this weekend. Scott Roberton has named his side for the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney on Saturday, sports… Read more Audio

Major disruption to Wellington's commuter trains could end tomorrow as pay talks between operator Transdev and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union begin. They're optimistic they can strike a deal to… Read more Audio

A Malaysian environmentalist said she doesn't want New Zealand sending any more of its rubbish to her country, with some recycling plants allegedly already polluting local neighbourhoods and… Read more Audio