Checkpoint

PPTA president Chris Abercrombie speaks to Lisa Owen about his opposition to the return of charter schools Audio

Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about the release of a journalist jailed for covid reporting, and the new VIP pet travel at a Chinese airport. Audio

The pathologist who determined Gore boy Lachlan Jones died from drowning says a forensic expert should've done the autopsy. Reporter Tess Brunton speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

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

New Zealand paddler Aimee Fisher has achieved a rare feat at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary. Fisher came from behind in the K1 500 metre race to defeat team mate Dame Lisa Carrington and take… Read more Audio

Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says it would be fair for Auckland Transport to go back and consult over its parking changes. She speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Two people died and a third was left with serious injuries in a ferocious house fire in south Auckland. Melanie Earley reports. Audio

The collapse of Air Vanuatu means hundreds of seasonal workers from the islands are stuck in New Zealand with work visas about to expire..potentially making them over stayers. Cromwell vineyard Grape… Read more Audio

Humanitarian and former New Zealand Army Colonel, Tenby Powell speaks to Lisa Owen about Kiwi Kare shipping 16 old Australian ambulances to war torn Ukraine Audio

Visual journalist Marika Khabazi walked the streets of downtown Auckland to find out how much people are already forking out for a carpark. Audio

Auckland Transport says new parking fees are necessary because it needs to find 73 million dollars for the upcoming year. Finn Blackwell reports Audio

All Blacks captain Sam Cane this afternoon announced his impending retirement from international rugby nearly 12 years after making his debut. Cane will be eligible for selection this year - if new… Read more Audio