Checkpoint

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the inability of young people to afford a home is shaping up as a key issue in next year's national election. But one solution, being used… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report Audio

The All Blacks are set to defend the trophy they have held for more than two decades this weekend. Scott Roberton has named his side for the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney on Saturday, sports… Read more Audio

Major disruption to Wellington's commuter trains could end tomorrow as pay talks between operator Transdev and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union begin. They're optimistic they can strike a deal to… Read more Audio

A Malaysian environmentalist said she doesn't want New Zealand sending any more of its rubbish to her country, with some recycling plants allegedly already polluting local neighbourhoods and… Read more Audio

A new wave of deadly and extraordinary explosions have rocked Lebanon for a second day. Yesterday, thousands of pagers, mostly used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah exploded killing 12 and… Read more Audio

It will be compulsory for all first year Auckland University students to complete a new course covering the Treaty of Waitangi and place-based knowledge from next year. The university said Waipapa… Read more Audio

Mahi, chilly bin and waka jumping, are among the selection of New Zealand terms added to the Oxford dictionary this week. Maori language advocates are welcoming the inclusion of Te Reo phrases like… Read more Audio

A couple of devils from Australia are making themselves right at home in Auckland Zoo after relocating from a wild life facility in Tasmania. The young sisters, who are waiting on their Palawa Kani… Read more Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about fresh post-debate poll numbers and Sean 'Diddy' Combs staying behind bars after being denied bail. Audio

The debate over the government's gang patch ban descended into farce at Parliament today, as the opposition questioned where it would apply - in cars, hovercrafts, or even super yachts? MPs are… Read more Audio

South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about drastic measures being taken to aid hunger in Zimbabwe, a new passport soon to be avaliable in Africa and a winner being crowned in… Read more Audio