Checkpoint

Tapping or swiping your bank cards is about to get cheaper for shoppers, as the government announced it is set to ban surchages for paywave by 2026. The Commerce Commission estimates Kiwis pay about… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Hospitals across England and Wales bracing for major disruption as thousands of doctors prepare to go on strike. Audio

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

The Black Ferns squad charged with defending the Rugby World Cup title is being named in Wellington today. Thirty-two players will head to England for the tournament which kicks off next month with… Read more Audio

Smoke-damaged lungs and graphic drink driving ads are scare tactics that have long been used by marketers to encourage us to make better choices - but one researcher says it's time to rethink that… Read more Audio

Getting food delivered to the door has become a huge business, and in one New Zealand town the competition between two operators has led to complaints to the Commerce Commission. Nelson's Yummi food… Read more Audio

A former lawyer who chaired the last review of electoral law says the government's move to scrap election day voting enrolments could lower voter participation. Deborah Hart was part of an independent… Read more Audio

An Auckland recycling centre is thanking the huge community effort that helped them get back on its feet after a devastating fire earlier this year. The Abilities Recycling Plant in Wairau Valley… Read more Audio

A school bus driver worried speeding cars might one day seriously hurt or even kill his pasengers, says his DIY slow down signs are working. His route is mostly rural Dunedin and when he stops to pick… Read more Audio

A roadworker waving to every single car in a Wellington coastal suburb is bringing joy to its residents. Since a major seawall upgrade kicked off in 2022, Eastbourne locals have been navigating an… Read more Audio

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia continue to escalate after multiple deaths at the nation's border. Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Joseph Parker could finally have a shot at heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk. The World Boxing Organisation has ordered Usyk to come to the negotiating table which could see the undisputed… Read more Audio