Checkpoint

Lab-grown food might seem like science fiction, but researchers here in New Zealand are already making massive gains in creating meat and dairy products in the lab and the products are becoming… Read more Video, Audio

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the latest ahead of the first test of the year for the All Blacks and Portia Woodman-Witcliffe's plan to retire after the Paris… Read more Audio

Through their not-for-profit organisation - 500 kilograms of venison mince has been donated to Hope Community Trust over the past 18 months, which has been sent out to 17 community groups and food… Read more Audio

United States correspondent speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the Supreme Court granting Donald Trump limited immunity in the January 6 case and the Biden campaign hitting back at critics after the… Read more Audio

Burger King and Starbucks are applying for consent to build two drive through restaurants on the main street of Tirau, but locals are finding the idea totally unpalatable, Geoff Poole speaks to Susana… Read more Audio

Europe correspondent Diane To speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the far-right National Rally in the french election surging ahead and winning the first round, a thinktank coming out with a warning for… Read more Audio

Alarm bells are ringing over the defence force's involvement in youth offender boot camps, after another programme caused military staff severe mental distress. Documents show staff running the… Read more Audio

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

Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the new All Blacks squad not looking to adjust past game plan much from their last outing for their upcoming match with England. Audio

Hundreds of sextortion complaints have been made in recent years, often involving offenders contacting young people through social media and requesting photos or videos that explicit - usually nudes -… Read more Audio

A raft of policy changes which could affect how much you've got in your back pocket came into force today including some relief for parents of young children, Auckland drivers, and investment property… Read more Audio

Motorists in Auckland may be celebrating today with cheaper fuel at the pump, but ultimately they will be paying more, according to a planning expert, Auckland University's Tim Welch speaks to Susana… Read more Audio