Checkpoint

There's been a massive jump in aggressive, unsocialised dogs being put down in the Far North and its the fault of irresponsible owners according to the Mayor, they said the code of silence protecting… Read more Audio

Police and military in Papua New Guinea are struggling to cope with tribal "revenge killings" among what authorities call "local terrorists" armed with high-powered weapons. There have been five days… Read more Audio

A new poll shows a significant number of New Zealanders support recognising Palestine as a state, and applying sanctions against Israel. Comissioned by advocacy group Justice for Palestine and… Read more Audio

Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the All Blacks set to verse the Wallabies in Sydney and his catch up with Sir Graham Henry about the Under 85kg Club Cup. Audio

After forty years and a million trees and shrubs planted, a dedicated parks superviser has retired from the job, leaving Nelson a veritable feast of flora, literally. Peter Grundy has quietly… Read more Audio

United States correspondent speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest from the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump and schools and institutions in Springfield, Ohio being bombarded with threats.

A move by mega online retailers to charge for returns could push shoppers back in local bricks and mortar stores. Clothing giant ASOS, previously allowed people to return unwanted purchases for a full… Read more Audio

Europe correspondent Diane To spoke to Lisa Owen about more pressure on the British and European governments over migrant issues, after eight of them died trying to cross the Channel from France to… Read more Audio

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

The Black Caps could face more games of hallway cricket this week as rain is again forecast to disrupt another Test match. New Zealand's one-off Test against Afghanistan was abandoned on Friday… Read more Audio

A judge has told jury members in the trial of a Christchurch man accused of multiple sex offences that they need to decide if they can trust the evidence of the 15 female complainants. John Hope… Read more Audio

Someone took up to 31 Cavalier King Charles and Cavoodle dogs and puppies from a Mangapai property on the sixth of September because animal welfare. Rescue charity HUHA, travelled up the North Island… Read more Audio