Checkpoint

Visual journalist Sam Rillstone asked people in Wellington if they reckon New Zealand should introduce a sugar tax. Video, Audio

The data published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health today - show kids consumed 5 grams less than usual and adults 11 grams less after its Soft Drinks Industry Levy was announced, Dr… Read more Audio

Sail GP pulled out of hosting duties last November due to unavailable spectator grounds, the path has now been cleared. Auckland businesses couldn't be happier, but they say there's a 100-metre long… Read more Audio

An independent investigation has cleared the world anti-doping agency of any wrong-doing in its handling of allegations of widespread doping in the Chinese swimming team. Twenty-three Chinese swimmers… Read more Audio

Clyde Quay School school has raised an astonising $112,500 by raffling off two Taylor Swift tickets, including airfares to London, seven night's accomodation and spending money, the money will to to… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a landlisde in Indonesia claiming multiple lives, reports of dodgy fuel tanker practices sparking outrage in China and Bieber fever… Read more Audio

While local residents in the suburb of Miramar are paying hundreds a year to lease council land to park on or near their homes, Sir Peter Jackson's Stone Street Studios has been leased 50 car parks… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a series of violent attacks sparking an unprecedented three day lockdown for the red centre town of Alice Springs. Audio

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

1500 metre runner Maia Ramsden's inclusion takes the athletics team to 17 competitors including six runners, Felicity Reid speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the government moving to force building inspections to be done remotely - which it said will make building a home easier… Read more Audio

The list MP has resigned from the party, but the party wants her gone from Parliament entirely. There is a way it can do that - by using the so-called 'waka jumping' legislation to have her booted… Read more Audio