Checkpoint

Anneke Smith speaks to Lisa Owen about the government's education priorities Audio

Wait times for people to sit their drivers licence have blown out and part of the problem is free re-sits for those who fail. North Shore driving instructor Matthew Campbell speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the US Secretary of State's visit to China, North Korea strengthening ties with Iran and extreme temperatures hitting parts of Asia. Audio

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

The Night-Mea is back for what may possibly be her last boxing bout in Aotearoa. Mea Motu will step into the ring tonight at ABA Stadium in Auckland tonight where she has gone up two weight classes… Read more Audio

A supermarket free Hamilton suburb is days away from getting a new independent grocery store after it was abandoned by Countdown last August because of growing retail crime and building issues… Read more Audio

A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Audio

Transparency International says fast track legislation that would give three ministers the power to greenlight significant infrastructure and development projects could taint New Zealand's reputation… Read more Audio

It's been a dream in Kaikohe for decades - an indoor stadium where kids can play sports all year round, and where future stars can get a start without having to travel to Auckland or Whangarei. Peter… Read more Audio

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall previews the Crusaders' Friday night match and the big weekend for the Wellington Phoenix. He speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Health professionals are painting a bleak picture of the level of workforce shortages in the sector. Nick James reports. Audio