Checkpoint

The government's cutting the red tape in the early childhood sector, removing the requirement for the Ministry of Education to sign-off on new centres. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports. Audio

Stuff has announced it will take over the running of TV3's 6pm bulletin in two months' time. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio

The Commerce Commission says One NZ has disregarded the safety of vulnerable customers over 111 calls when the power is out, and is taking the company to court. Commerce Commission Telecommunications… Read more Audio

People on Great Barrier Island are living in caravans, tents and shipping containers, saying wealthy holidaymakers buying up baches have pushed them out of the market. Luka Forman reports Audio

A North Otago gold mine has powered up an electrifying new addition to help it become more sustainable. Tess Brunton reports. Audio

From talk of war to slurping noodles - Christopher Luxon is continuing his push to shore up relationships across South East Asia - on what is his second day in Singapore. Deputy political editor Craig… Read more Audio

Hurricanes fans are daring to dream, as their side remains unbeaten in Super Rugby. Sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

A female plumbing apprentice has taken out top honours in a nationwide scholarship contest Maria Contreras Huerta speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's historic criminal trial and Disney cracking down on people abusing disability services at their theme parks. Audio

Air NZ's increasing its use of sustainable jet fuel in a bid to cut carbon emissions. Its Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about Christopher Luxon's meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Audio

Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about RSF demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities over treatment of one of their officers, China and the US meeting with different allies and the… Read more Audio