Checkpoint

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

An Invercargill man was caught off guard by "ferocious" weather today as the lower South Island was violently battered. Ian Hamilton was at the Invercargill Rowing Club when the storm came in so… Read more Audio

Tens of thousands of people are without power, buildings have been damaged, trucks have flipped and the West Coast is cut off from the rest of the Mainland by road, after ferocious winds and heavy… Read more Audio

More than 100,000 workers, including teachers and doctors, have walked off the job today in a nationwide strike. Disgrunted public sector employees showed their disatisfication with the coalition… Read more Audio

Publicly-funded infrastructure projects in Auckland have been the target of cartel conduct by two construction companies. The first company involved, Maxbuild Ltd, was sentenced last December and the… Read more Audio

Wild weather has battered parts of the country in both islands after rare red level wind warnings were issued. In the South, fire crews have had their hands full, combatting a large scrub fire in… Read more Audio

The All Blacks fly out for their end of year tour tonight. They'll take on Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, with the first test against the Irish taking place in Chicago next weekend. Sports… Read more Audio