Checkpoint

The police independent watchdog has identifiied a litany of failures in the lead up to a woman's brutal murder at the hands of a stalker. Superintendent Naila Hassan joins Lisa Owen. Audio

South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen about a row between South Africa and Europe over fruit, a prominent political court case and a Cape Town hospital performing an innovative… Read more Audio

Christopher Luxon has been formally welcomed to Thailand - the first time for a Kiwi PM in more than a decade. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

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

The future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show is in doubt after the Canterbury A&P Association pulled the pin on this year's event. Timothy Brown reports. Audio

New Zealand footballer Macey Fraser has signed a record-breaking deal in the United States National Women's League. Sports reporter Felicity Reid. Audio

The Chief Children's Commissioner is concerned about the extent of cuts at Oranga Tamariki, after the government agency announced 477 jobs will go. Chief Children's Commissioner Claire Achmad speaks… Read more Audio

A scathing report by the prison inspectorate has found inmates in three units at Auckland jail at Paremoremo were not allowed out of their cells for the minimum requirement of an hour a day… Read more Audio

Tauranga is "not coping" with the housing crisis, cited by its commission chair as the city's biggest issue. Louise Ternouth reports. Audio

An alcohol watchdog is urging Nelson councillors to stand firm on an alcohol advertising ban at the city's cricket ground. Alcohol Healthwatch executive director Andrew Galloway speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Staff shortages partly to blame for a rooftop stand-off at one of Oranga Tamariki's youth justice facilities last year. Checkpoint reporter Jimmy Ellingham speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

It's been a grim day for more than a thousand public sector workers, set to lose their jobs at two government departments. Our video journalist Angus Dreaver asked people in Wellington what they think… Read more Audio