Checkpoint for Wednesday 17 July 2024

5:54 PM.With the 13th World Choir Games in Auckland heading towards the final notes, audiences have been impressed by the diverse mix of Asian stories that have been expressed through song. It's the first… Read more Audio

5:47 PM.Africa correspondent Elna Schütz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a suspected serial killer being arrested in Kenya, the Gambia having a win against the practice of female genital mutilation and some… Read more Audio

5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:32 PM.The home calendar was announced today by New Zealand Cricket and features just one test series, albeit an exciting one against England, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio

5:28 PM.Some Wairoa residents are still figuring out when they can move back into their homes almost a month on from the second devastating flood in less than two years. Some homes have been burgled while… Read more Audio

5:16 PM.A new standard to keep our homes warm and dry introduced just last year, may be rolled back if Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk gets his way. Information obtained by RNZ under the… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.The Government is facing the heat over its draft Emission Reduction Plan - with climate experts saying it ignores decades of advice, places too much faith in technology that doesn't exist and will… Read more Audio

4:51 PM.5,500 people have signed a petition calling for Queenstown Lakes District Council to stop the fast-food giant going up just off the State Highway 6 and State Highway 84 roundabout, although the… Read more Audio

4:46 PM.Tirau is known for its large corrugated iron animals, boutique cafes and small town charm. However, in the north island town a David and Goliath battle is brewing, with a proposal for a Burger King… Read more Audio

4:40 PM.The government today outlined how it plans to meet New Zealand's emissions goals after scrapping several Labour-era policies. However, the Draft Emissions Reduction Plan shows the country is on track… Read more Audio

4:32 PM.More than 40 people are reported to have been killed in air strikes in the Gaza strip - including 17 in a designated safe zone. The Israeli military said it was attacking Hamas militants, who… Read more Audio

4:31 PM.195 athletes will wear the silver fern in Paris this year - the gender split being close to equal with 98 men and 97 women. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen speaks to Susana Lei'ataua to break down… Read more Audio

4:25 PM.Andrew Nicholson, who attended three Winter Olympics and has just picked up four silver medals at the World Masters, speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about when he was skating on the Manorburn Dam at the… Read more Audio

4:13 PM.Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about six people being found dead at a luxury hotel in Bangkok, a senior North Korean diplomat defecting to the South and T-shirts displaying… Read more Audio

4:08 PM.Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about people living in one region and driving to a nearby town to get petrol as it is cheaper and some advice to people dealing with this issue. Audio

4:06 PM.Many motorists around the country said they're paying more for fuel than their nearby neighbouring towns, with some travelling out of their way to get better bang for their buck. There are three… Read more Audio