Checkpoint

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had 'a wonderful night at the White House' after an unexpected meeting with US President Joe Biden while in Washington DC for the NATO summit, Giles Dexter… Read more Audio

The Aratere ferry ran aground last month with 47 people aboard - prompting inquiries from the transport agency, Maritime New Zealand and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Bill Hickman… Read more Audio

A recent report by the United States' Department of State found New Zealand does not meet the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking. Thirty-three countries, including Australia, Canada… Read more Audio

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said it was a simple selection process after naming his second ever test side to take on England in Auckland, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio

At the age of 66, Marcus has just finished his apprenticeship and graduated as a qualified builder, proving it's never to late to teach an old dog new tricks, Marcus Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about new public calls for Joe Biden to bow out of the presidential race, Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial and things… Read more Audio

Several schools said younger students feel intimidated by groups of older students who vape inside bathrooms so are forced to hold on or find a different bathroom instead. That's led to some high… Read more Audio

South Africa correspondent Elna Schütz speaks to Susana Lei'atua about a new confederation of African countries being formed, an African president deciding to cut their own salary and South Africans… Read more Audio

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

The rising cruiserweight will headline an event for the first time in his home country, when Auckland hosts the event on September 14, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio

As the public service continues to shed numbers, and the cost of living bites, the number of Kiwi's fleeing the country for greener pastures has hit a new record. Michael Viner from Customise Talent… Read more Audio

After that disastrous debate performance by Joe Biden and subsequent poor interview, after arriving in Washington D.C, the Prime Minister has found himself in the middle of a crisis for the Democrats… Read more Audio