Checkpoint

In a competition inspired by the famous Foxton forger, dozens of artists have submitted their best imitations in the hope of earning a coveted central North Island counterfeiting crown. The biennial… Read more Audio

The Southland and Clutha Districts are under local states of emergency with thousands of homes and services without power and some without water too. The Minister for Emergency Management made the… Read more Audio

Power is still out for about 2000 properties in the lower and central North Island after Thursday's severe storm. While locals are surveying the damage there - a State of emergency has been declared… Read more Audio

The White Ferns Cricket World Cup semi-final hopes are over following a 53 run loss to India this morning in what has been a disappointing World Cup campaign. They have a final pool game against… Read more Audio

It's not a life-changing Lotto win but $10,000 can still be enough to improve your financial future, experts say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to financial experts about what you… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a shakeup among the Chinese military's top brass. Audio

New Zealanders are being warned to make sure they're immunised against measles if they're travelling off shore with active outbreaks in a number of countries and a rising number of cases here. Four… Read more Audio

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Australian property market, where the latest data has shown home prices around the country are surging, and are only expected to keep… Read more Audio

Mourners have paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger at an official funeral today, with current and former MPs from various parties travelling up the Wellington coast to attend. The Prime… Read more Audio

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

The White Ferns need sunny skies in Mumbai as they chase the last semi-final spot at the Cricket World Cup. Tonight's game against the hosts is a must-win - for both teams. Sports reporter Felicity… Read more Audio

Air New Zealand has welcomed a new CEO amidst a turbulant time for the airline. Just yesterday the national carrier revealed it is expecting a half year loss of up to $55 after an anticipated bump in… Read more Audio