Checkpoint

Four bright young minds from Palmerston North are off to the World Kids' Lit Quiz in Johannesburg, South Africa. Audio

The National Emergency Management Agency says it will look into reports of apparent inconsistencies in how people received the latest emergency alerts. Audio

As the technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, artists and producers here are concerned about the lack of regulation around the tech. Audio

One animal welfare group has described the competition as a desperate attempt to salvage a dying industry. Audio

A New Plymouth man paralysed after a fall, is about a week away from finally moving into a wheelchair-friendly state house, after waiting for more than four years.

The Royal New Zealand College of GPs survey of more than 1300 doctors showed a significant numbers are about to leave the workforce. Audio

The kindergarten teacher said it was not until after her accident that she realised how big of an issue dirt bikes were. Audio

Carpet maker Bremworth is rebuilding its Napier yarn plant which was destroyed in Cyclone Gabrielle, opening up 40 jobs. Audio

An Auckland city cafe owner is worried for his business after the road it sits on was effectively turned into a cul-de-sac.

The founder of Gumboot Friday says all young people who are coming through are getting sessions in an appropriate time frame. Audio

An iconic Matakana ceramics business has made the decision to close its doors after 47 years. Audio

"There is a sense of elation, excitement, gratitude," one dog owner says. Audio

Regional aviation will become increasingly unsustainable and ticket prices will continue to rise until the government takes action on aviation system costs, say airlines. Audio

A Christchurch entrepreneur who is on a mission to help women end binge eating has won mentorship from a Dragon's Den investor, and $100,000. Audio

After a social media jab at All Blacks' synthetic beanies, Norsewear is talking partnerships with NZ Rugby to bring Kiwi wool to Kiwi rugby fans. Audio

The contingency measures include plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupō's clinic to close. Audio

It was revealed earlier this week offal mince had been used for some of the meals in the government's revamped school lunch programme. Audio

With no certification needed to check new rental standards, building experts and advocates are calling for independent oversight. Audio

'The Village of Hope' has been set up in Rotorua in an effort to give people who are homeless somewhere safe to sleep. Audio

Australian efforts to recruit Kiwi police officers are ramping up again, but NZ Police say it is nothing new and they are focused on their own recruitment drives. Audio

Dozens of people are signing up to a job site for older workers, with more noticeably struggling to find jobs over the past nine months. Audio

Police recruiters will be in Christchurch and Auckland this month to host jobs and information sessions for the Northern Territory. Audio

One midwifery student says over 20 percent of her cohort has either taken a break from the course or dropped out. Audio

An Auckland hospice is being forced to cut the number of people it cares for in their final days by almost a third. Audio

The water provider has apologised via RNZ's Checkpoint, while also revealing the number of known faulty meters has risen from 13,000 to 16,000. Audio