Checkpoint

Liquor up and pull out your infected, painful teeth, or turn up to A and E urgently seeking pain relief to get some sleep. These are the realities facing people in Tairawhiti who can't afford to pay… Read more Audio

Survivors of abuse said it's vital that real change and accountability stem from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. The inquiry's final report will be made public on Wednesday -- the… Read more Audio

Savea is leaving the Hurricanes after 11 Super Rugby seasons, and is the first All Black to sign with Moana Pasifika, Bridget Tunnicliffe speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio

Heritage advocates in the Auckland suburb of Devonport want parking meters kept off their quaint streets - saying they'll ruin the ambience. For now, the historic seaside village on the North Shore is… Read more Audio

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a major escalation involving Israel, and a rebel group in Yemen, the war in Gaza continuing to have a major impact on global… Read more Audio

Visual journalist Nick Munro asked people in Auckland if they're interested in US politics and how they feel about the upcoming election in November. Audio

Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by Joe Biden and three possible candidates, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Transport Secretary Pete Buttegieg… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a cynaide poisoning in Bangkok, protests taking place in Bangladesh and an ex-CIA analyst being charged with spying for South Korea. Audio

Pacific leaders are calling for more support for the children of seasonal workers left behind when their parents come to work in New Zealand. As the demand for seasonal labour from Pacific countries… Read more Audio

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

The Warriors return to action in the NRL tonight as they head to Canberra to take on the Raiders. However, they will be without one of their most influential players, sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks… Read more Audio

The Transport Agency said it's too early to tell whether the icy Mackenzie District highway where two buses crashed should have been closed earlier. Fifteen people were taken to hospital, two in a… Read more Audio