Checkpoint

A Wellington homewear store is closing its doors after 33 years, over concerns about the golden mile project - which prioritises pedestrians. Audio

Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the Canadian federal government to fund new budget spending by increasing capital gains tax. Audio

A call tonight for a specific law to address the crime of stalking. It follows revelations police failed a young Auckland law student who was later brutally murdered by a man she'd complained to them… Read more Audio

Great Barrier Island is in dire need of a dentist, with some residents resorting to DIY solutions for pain relief because they can not afford the trip to the mainland for treatment. Luka Forman… Read more Audio

The Westfield shopping complex at Bondi Junction in Sydney has opened its doors for the first time since the mass stabbing over the weekend that killed six people and left many others injured… Read more Audio

As New Zealand police officers overwhelmingly reject the government's latest pay offer - Australian recruiters are working overtime to lure Kiwi cops across the ditch. A police who RNZ agreed not to… Read more Audio

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

After three years of design, innovation and build work Team New Zealand have launched the AC75 they will sail to defend the America's Cup in Barcelona later this year. Sports reporter Felicity Reid… Read more Video, Audio

There is public support for police officers to get a pay rise as their dispute with their employer rolls on. Felix Walton reports. Audio

Rotorua residents say they feel blindsided and betrayed after learning there are plans to keep using motels for emergency accomodation despite promises to end the practice within two years. Carolyne… Read more Audio

A victim advocate says police absolutely failed a young law student who repeatedly complained to them about a stalker who later brutally murdered her. Victim Advocate Ruth Money speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Famine is tightening its grip across gaza according to the UN relief agency for Palestinians. WHO spokesperson Dr Margaret Harris speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio