Checkpoint for Wednesday 30 April 2025

5:49 PM.United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about the suspect in a crossbow attack in Leeds dying from his self-inflicted injuries and how there are calls from politicians, for a… Read more Audio

5:42 PM.Wild weather is lashing the country, with Canterbury bearing the brunt of a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, strong winds and snow. A rain warning could be upgraded to red for North… Read more Audio

5:35 PM.Evening business for 30 April 2025 Audio

5:32 PM.Speculation is swirling that kiwi heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker could be in line for the biggest fight of the century against the unified world champion. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa… Read more Audio

5:25 PM.The government's chief victims adviser is calling for an urgent investigation after learning of three murders by mental health patients. She wants to know what is being done to stop it happening… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.The trial of an Australian woman accused of killing three of her inlaws by feeding them a lunch of toxic beef wellington - laced with death cap mushrooms is underway. Erin Patterson has pleaded not… Read more Audio

5:05 PM.The Consumer Affairs minister is watching Air New Zealand's ticket prices closely and talks to the airline regularly. But don't expect government action anytime soon. The government's all but ruled… Read more Audio

4:45 PM.Three days out from the Australian election and the cost of living continues to be a key issue on the campaign trail. New figures released today show annual inflation is at 2.4 percent which is… Read more Audio

4:43 PM.All sentenced prisoners will once again be stripped of their right to vote - with the government confirming plans to reinstate a blanket ban. It's a move welcomed by the Sensible Sentencing Trust -… Read more Audio

4:35 PM.Balancing a household budget and understanding interest rates will become compulsory lessons for school children from 2027. The government today announced it is adding Financial Education to the… Read more Audio

4:31 PM.A groundbreaking new study will look at whether the menstrual cycle is a contributing factor to serious knee injuries in women's football. The FIFA-funded study out of Kingston University in the UK… Read more Audio

4:26 PM.Nifty fifties and mopeds are apparently the trendy new ride for young thieves in Christchurch at least. There's been massive jump in the number stolen so far this year and it seems teenagers and… Read more Audio

4:17 PM.Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about while Donald Trump's approval ratings are at an all time low at home, he's also copping some harsh criticism from China's leaders. It's Ministry… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.An Auckland cafe owner said a significant jump in the cost of butter could force her to raise her prices, in a market where food businesses seem to be going under every week. Dairy giant Fonterra has… Read more Audio