Checkpoint

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about the jury in Donald Trump's criminal trial starting deliberations today. Audio

We asked some people in Christchurch what they think of the budget - and the tax cuts. Audio

The back pocket promise has been kept by a finance minister who staked her job on it. RNZ political editor Jo Moir goes over the winners and losers with Lisa Owen. Audio

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

It's Budget Day Eve.. and anticipation is building for the Coalition's first rodeo. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio

The pressure is on the Black Sticks men to live up to their favourites tag at hockey's Nations Cup in Poland. The nine-team tournament which starts this weekend is also the last chance for New Zealand… Read more Audio

Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson speaks to Lisa Owen about police plans for the mass protests around the country on Budget Day. Audio

Police say a car crossed the centre line in a crash that's claimed the lives of five people. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio

Chairman of Smith and Caughey's Tony Caughey speaks to Lisa Owen about the plan to close the iconic luxury department store early next year. Audio

Migration rates "falling off a cliff" during COVID-19 and fewer babies being born are behind slower population growth in New Zealand, revealed in the first post-pandemic Census results released today… Read more Audio

Parents of children with disabilities are concerned changes to funding rules will halt their child's development. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio

The iconic Smith and Caughey's department store in the heart of Auckland City has started talks to shut up shop for good.. after 144 years in business. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio