Checkpoint

RNZ visual journalist Angus Dreaver spoke to people in Wellington about how often they go to the dentist and what might be stopping them. Audio

Dargaville's dental clinic will finally see it's first patient after a long, arduous, and international hunt for a resident dentist. Clinic owner Rodney Cotton talks to Lisa Owen. Audio

The number of young people persistently committing serious offences jumped more than 25 percent between 2022 and last year, according to a new Ministry of Justice report. Justice Minister Paul… Read more Audio

More and more Auckland homeowners are seeking homestay students or flatmates to cope with the rising cost of living coupled with high mortgage rates. Lucy Xia reports. Audio

A huge rise in recreational ketamine use will mean more cases of a serious bladder condition, according to a new report. Luka Forman reports. Audio

Calls are mounting for the government to launch a wide-ranging inquiry into claims that a marae misused census data last year to help Te Pati Maori's election campaign. RNZ deputy political editor… Read more Audio

The political race is on to form South Africa's next government. Our correspondent Elna Schütz explains. Audio

RNZ sports journalist speaks to Lisa Owen about the Crusaders and what's next for them coming off a rough season. Audio

The now-12-time New Zealand Scrabble champion, and number one-ranked player in New Zealand, Howard Warner talks to Lisa Owen. Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about the aftermath of Donald Trump's criminal trial where he was convicted on all 34 counts and Joe Biden's attempt to secure a ceasefire… Read more Audio

An open letter from a collective of cancer charities is calling on the government to make good on its election promise and fund 13 additional treatments. Spokesperson Ah-leen Rayner talks to Lisa… Read more Audio

We return to Canterbury University where a student has won a free car by holding his hand on it... and eating raw onions... Audio