Checkpoint

MPs are in line for a healthy pay bump this term - amidst the Coalition's cutting campaign - and the cost-of-living crisis. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more. Audio

The Reefton community is gutted after its only hospital level aged care facility has now closed for good, despite health officials giving asssurances it would re-open. Local woman Moira Lockington… Read more Audio

Four out of ten for customer service Air New Zealand. That's how one family's rating the national carrier after it cancelled their Chicago flight and left them in call centre limbo land, refusing to… Read more Audio

An investigation is underway and Auckland Animal Management is reviewing the number of dogs that can be walked in a pack after a woman's dog was fatally maulled at a park Lawyer Nathan Batts, who… Read more Audio

An investigation is underway and Auckland Animal Management is reviewing the number of dogs that can be walked in a pack after a woman's dog was fatally maulled at a park. The dog walking company… Read more Audio

Chateau Tongariro is continuing to deteriorate despite taxpayers forking out millions on its upkeep. Jimmy Ellingham spoke with Lisa Owen about how bad things have become at the famous hotel. Audio

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Dan Carter kicking some goals at Eden Park today and an English footballer making a mockery of his former team. Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Columbia University taking action against pro-Palestinian protesters on their campus, Kristi Noem doubling down on killing a dog and… Read more Audio

Do you opt to pay at the pump, D-I-Y style.. or do you go in store to pay? Reporter Georgie Hanafin asked people which they prefer. Audio

Pumping your own petrol at an unstaffed station is best the way to save a buck ..according the Commerce Commission. Commissioner Bryan Chapple speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Labour Day in Hong Kong coming up, Antony Blinken's visit to China and a massive seizure of alleged fake sneakers from an online shopping… Read more Audio

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