Checkpoint

Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about New Zealand's first Olympic wrestler Tayla Ford. Audio

RSA National President Sir Wayne Shelford speaks to Lisa Owen about Anzac Day and where the poppy money goes. Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Boeing coming under investigation because of a whistleblower's concerns over Dreamliner aircraft and Arizona's Supreme Court banning… Read more Audio

Career Transition coach and Career Consultant Jennie Miller speaks to Lisa Owen about the impact of mass job losses. Visual Journalist Marika Khabazi ask people about the impact of public sector job… Read more Audio

Media and Communications Minister Melissa Lee talks to Lisa Owen about the demise of Newshub and the loss of several TVNZ programmes. Audio

South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen destructive weather in South Africa's capital, long-awaited changes to immigration law and the rescue of several Loggerhead turtles in Cape… Read more Audio

Lawmakers are worried tobacco companies will outsmart the government's looming ban on disposable vapes. The ban is set to come into force by the end of the year - along with new retailer restrictions… Read more Audio

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

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is back at Augusta for his second Masters tournament which tees off in the early hours of Friday morning. Fox finished tied for 26th last year at even-par. This year he's… Read more Audio

Long time resident Gerry McSweeney runs Wilderness Lodge at Lake Moeraki. Audio

Newshub staff had their fears confirmed today with the announcement the news operation will shut down in July and nearly 300 people will lose their jobs. The proposal by owners Warner Brothers to… Read more Audio

The Department of Conservation is slashing about one hundred and thirty positions. DOC says it has to make the government mandated six and half percent savings, but it has tried to find options with… Read more Audio