Checkpoint

With so many people queuing up for Rotorua Whakaora's free supermarket, older people were finding it hard to get what they needed amidst the rush for kai. The foodbank is dedicating Fridays to people… Read more Audio

US correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about more Democratic leaders calling on Joe Biden to step aside, the president testing positive for Covid-19 and the third day of the… Read more Audio

With the 13th World Choir Games in Auckland heading towards the final notes, audiences have been impressed by the diverse mix of Asian stories that have been expressed through song. It's the first… Read more Audio

Africa correspondent Elna Schütz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a suspected serial killer being arrested in Kenya, the Gambia having a win against the practice of female genital mutilation and some… Read more Audio

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

The home calendar was announced today by New Zealand Cricket and features just one test series, albeit an exciting one against England, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio

Some Wairoa residents are still figuring out when they can move back into their homes almost a month on from the second devastating flood in less than two years. Some homes have been burgled while… Read more Audio

A new standard to keep our homes warm and dry introduced just last year, may be rolled back if Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk gets his way. Information obtained by RNZ under the… Read more Audio

The Government is facing the heat over its draft Emission Reduction Plan - with climate experts saying it ignores decades of advice, places too much faith in technology that doesn't exist and will… Read more Audio

5,500 people have signed a petition calling for Queenstown Lakes District Council to stop the fast-food giant going up just off the State Highway 6 and State Highway 84 roundabout, although the… Read more Audio

Tirau is known for its large corrugated iron animals, boutique cafes and small town charm. However, in the north island town a David and Goliath battle is brewing, with a proposal for a Burger King… Read more Audio

The government today outlined how it plans to meet New Zealand's emissions goals after scrapping several Labour-era policies. However, the Draft Emissions Reduction Plan shows the country is on track… Read more Audio