Checkpoint

Unicef spokesperson Tess Ingram speaks to Lisa Owen from Gaza about a UNICEF aid convoy coming underfire in Gaza this week, preventing the delivery of vital supplies to the North. Audio

It's been four years since Tauranga had a council, but the city will finally have elections again in July. So what kind of shape is it in, as it prepares to welcome back democratically elected… Read more Video, Audio

Some of the ranges have recorded up to a metre of rain in just three days, multiple roads have been closed in Westland and slips have left people stranded, Niva Chittock reports from Harihari. Audio

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about this weekend in sport and the Super Rugby Aupiki final. Audio

Netball's national competition gets underway this weekend, but its future broacdcast deal is half of the previous contract at just over four million dollars and is only for one year, meaning from 2026… Read more Audio

Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the state of emergency declared in the Niagara region before the solar eclipse potentially being a mistake and a public inquiry looking… Read more Audio

Do you think it's okay for students to skip a few days school to avoid peak season prices? Visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people on the streets of Auckland. Audio

Fresh truancy figures show a slight improvement in school attendance in the fourth term last year, however, but is still 12.5% lower than 2019 attendance figures. Otago Boys High School rector Richard… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Australia's Foreign Minister suggesting that the country recognises Palestinian statehood and the fate of Julian Assange remaining… Read more Audio

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

By Chen Liu. Audio

Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen about the polluted River Seine and the impact on the upcoming Olympic triathlon. Audio