Checkpoint for Friday 3 May 2024

5:44 PM.Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about southern China bracing for disaster amid torrential rain, a heatwave affecting multiple countries and the battle for AI ramping up… Read more Audio

5:37 PM.A Northland business owner says it was horrible to see yet another slip on the Brynderwyn hills, just weeks before the road was due to re-open. Luka Forman reports. Audio

5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:28 PM.Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters appears undeterred by legal threats, doubling down on his criticism of former Australian senator, Bob Carr. Political Editor Jo Moir reports. Audio

5:25 PM.Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about the big weekend of Super Rugby Pacific. Audio

5:14 PM.A Wellington florist who claims she was bullied by MP Julie Anne Genter says the Green should be sacked, because tax payers can do better for their bucks. Four Seasons Florist Laura Newcombe speaks to… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.The police minister says its not realistic to expect a crime free nirvana over night but he remains confident the government's tough on offending policies will deliver over time. Police Minister Mark… Read more Audio

4:50 PM.The clock is ticking on Fullers' monopoly for the Waiheke ferry service with the Government set to enable newcomers Island Direct to become part of the gold card scheme from the 1st of July. Louise… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.Regions across the country are awash with camo as hunters flock to the best spots for the opening of duck shooting season this weekend. Sally Murphy reports. Audio

4:32 PM.RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about the All Blacks potentially competing in Qatar in 2026. Audio

4:23 PM.Thousands of injured children are struggling to recover after amputations without proper medical equipment and adequate pain relief, according to Save the Children. Its spokesperson Sacha Myers speaks… Read more Audio

4:13 PM.Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about British Columbia rolling back drug decriminalisation, Ontario curbing phone use in schools and the solar eclipse having a lasting effect… Read more Audio

4:07 PM.The cost of a weekend burial in South Waikato could be about to skyrocket - by 354% in some cases. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. CEO of the Funeral Directors Association, Gillian Boyes speaks to Lisa… Read more Audio