Politics
US markets continue to slide
Markets are continuing to slide in the US after Tuesday's plunge and an announcement of doubled tariffs on Canadian aluminium and steel. Financial Times' Peter Wells spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Winston Peters ramping up efforts against 'woke' public sector
Leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector". Peters spoke to Ingrid… Audio
World leaders gather to discuss peace between Russia - Ukraine
There's been a flurry of diplomacy as world leaders seek to bring a lasting end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Organisations ready to step in after Libelle liquidation
An organisation that lost its school lunch contracts when the government moved to a new, lower-cost model this year, says it had been expecting the new collective to fail, and it and a group of food… Audio
Why we want to be mates with Vietnam
New Zealand is after a trade slice of rapidly growing Vietnam, and a new agreement should strengthen those connections.
Why we want to be mates with Vietnam
New Zealand is after a trade slice of rapidly growing Vietnam, and a new agreement should strengthen those connections. Audio
'Our goal is to make sure everyone enjoys these lunches' - Seymour
Christopher Luxon and David Seymour front questions in Parliament as school lunch woes deepen.
The Panel with Madison Burgess Smith and Martin Cocker (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Madison Burgess-Smith and Martin Cocker. They discuss the way world leaders are responding to US President Donald Trump's assertions and… Audio
Developments in investigation into caravan packed with explosives
In Australia there's been some extraordinary developments in the investigation into an apparent terror plot centred around a caravan found earlier this year packed with explosives. Australia… Audio
Chris Hipkins speaks on school lunch provider in liquidation
The minister in charge of the country's school lunches programme said he doesn't think the Libelle Group going into liquidation is necessarily a bad thing. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins took aim… Audio
School lunch programme not at risk despite liquidation - govt
Libelle Group, which is contracted to deliver 125,000 meals a day, was placed into liquidation this morning. Labour is demanding explanations on what contingencies are in place - but the minister… Audio
'I always agree with the prime minister' - Watts on possible Wellington interventions
Simon Watts says he is concerned about Wellington Water, and the lack of a City and Regional Deal proposal which prompted the PM to call the councils "lame-o".
School lunch production will continue - Deloitte liquidator
Liquidators taking financial control of failed school lunch provider Libelle, say staff will be paid until further notice and there's at least one interested buyer. It's the latest in a string of… Audio
RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch
Checkpoint invited a veritable buffet of people on the programme to talk about the school lunch supplier that's in financial strife; Libelle went into liquidation today. RNZ deputy political editor… Audio
Advocates for homeless worry people can't access help
The government said its changes to emergency housing are positive - resulting in significantly fewer families living in motels. But advocates for the homeless are worried about the number of… Audio
Calls for Wellington City Council to install fencing along waterfront
Wellingtonians have weighed in on whether the city council should spend millions of dollars installing permanent fencing along the capital's waterfront. A coroner says the council must act, following… Audio
Warning of potential recession makes dent in US stocks
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Canada's new PM coming in hot against Donald Trump and his tariffs, and a Palestinian activist - and legal resident of the United… Audio
School lunches provider goes into liquidation
Libelle Group was contracted by Compass Group to provide 125,000 meals daily, but David Seymour says the "disruption will be minimised".
School lunch provider Libelle Group in liquidation
The company making more than 125,000 meals a day for the government's revamped school lunch programme has gone into liquidation. Libelle group is contracted to Compass, the Government supplier for the… Audio
