Checkpoint

Te Whatu Ora has ordered a hiring freeze for all non-frontline jobs, and has repeatedly denied it will affect any clinical roles. But one specialist, who doesn't want to be named, said a hospital job… Read more Audio

It's the second day of a high profile criminal trial of a retired surgeon accused of murdering his wife in their upmarket Auckland home and staging her death as a suicide. The High Court in Auckland… Read more Audio

Auckland Council is putting a home under the hammer because the owner owes $318,000 in overdue rates. Rates haven't been paid on the derelect property in Otara for 19 years. However, after years of… Read more Audio

The Health Minister said the country's hospital system remains in crisis but he can't put a number on how many are relying on overnight telehealth services in the face of doctor shortages. Both… Read more Audio

RNZ sports reporter Jamie Wall speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about an All Black squad named and a story from the Olympics. Audio

A blind Auckland woman who is regularly forced to walk on busy roads with her guide dog, said she is fed up with thoughtless and inconsiderate drivers. Sally Britnell told Susana Lei'ataua people are… Read more Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the latest on a potential running mate for Kamala Harris and the election interference case in Colorado that has gone to… Read more Audio

The electoral authority said President Nicolas Maduro secured a third term in power with 51% of the vote. However, the opposition has accused him of rigging the election and international observers… Read more Audio

Police have announced they have found human remains in their year-long search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. The 44 year old was last seen alive on July 19 last year at a… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Diane To speaks to Susana Leiataua about the UK government dropping its challenge to the international criminal court for issuing an arrest warrant for Israel's leaders… Read more Audio

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

New Zealand's wait for its first medal of the Paris Olympics continues. Hopes of ending a 28 year medal drought in the pool were dashed with Erika Fairweather and Lewis Clareburt missing out in their… Read more Audio