Checkpoint

Officials have confirmed Auckland's Eden Park will host a State of Origin match in 2027. It'll be the first time the competition has been staged outside of Australia in 40 years. The move comes after… Read more Audio

A Wellington plastic surgeon is patching up dog attack victims on a weekly basis with some injuries so severe they're life changing. She believes Aotearoa needs to review animal control laws and… Read more Audio

Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about strikes in Gaza threatening the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. It comes ahead of the first meeting of U.S. President Donald… Read more Audio

It has been a day of weather chaos at the bottom of the North Island with thousands of properties still without power. Planes, trains and ferries were also disrupted. Five areas remain under local… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Manchester United Football Club who has been forced to respond after controversial comments from its co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, as well… Read more Audio

Tomorrow is Caturday at a south Auckland animal shelter, where a bumper crop of kittens are in desperate need of forever homes. The SPCA has more than 30 kittens available for adoption at its Mangere… Read more Audio

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

An Ardie Savea-less Moana Pasifika will be looking to build on their stunning 2025 season as Super Rugby kicks off this weekend. Star signing and former All Black Ngani Laumape says while he leaves a… Read more Audio

The crown has called for the Court of Appeal to dismiss the application filed by the terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques, saying it lacks substance and has no merit… Read more Audio

A Christchurch councillor's calling for a levy on all tickets to events at the city's new stadium to put the cost on users rather than just rate payers. At the moment the plan is for stadium goers to… Read more Audio

Tai Rāwhiti residents are being warned to stock up with a weeks worth of supplies as an orange heavy rain warning looms for the already hammered district. Metservice is forecasting up to 250… Read more Audio

A district court judge was today described as one of the best in the country to a Judicial Conduct Panel, which is this week hearing allegations she wasn't on her best behaviour during a New Zealand… Read more Audio