Checkpoint

The government is playing-down impact the Iran conflict could have on energy prices here, as global oil and gas prices surge in the wake of the attacks by the US and Israel. It's seen traffic grind to… Read more Audio

Attacks have continued to escalate on both sides of the Middle East conflict. The U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh has been hit by two drones. President Trump says people will soon find… Read more Audio

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger's proposal to pump stinking sewage from the Bromley Plant into the ocean without being fully treated has other interested parties baffled that he didn't consult with… Read more Audio

A kiwi living very near a Middle East military base that is critical to the US says he feels safe enough for the moment, but his family has an overland evacuation plan just in case. The US State… Read more Audio

For decades, raw sewage was pumped into Lake Horowhenua, earning it the dubious reputation as one of New Zealand's most polluted waterways. Now, a huge cleanup project is underway to try and restore… Read more Audio

San Diego wasn't the All Whites first choice as a team base for the Football World Cup, but they believe it's better than some other options. The team will stay and train in the Californian city and… Read more Audio

Auckland's mayor and the Government are locking horns over reworked housing density rules for the city. A fortnight ago, the government agreed to slash the number of houses Auckland has to plan for… Read more Audio

A woman whose young daughter had part of her face bitten off by an aggressive dog can't understand why the animal has not been euthanised a month after the attack. The dog belongs to a family member… Read more Audio

The US conflict with Iran is approaching its fourth day, with continued strikes in the Middle East. The Iranian death toll has reportedly topped 550. Dozens more have been killed in Lebanon, with… Read more Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK's response to the Iran strikes, as Defence Secretary John Healey spoke for the first time since the air strikes began. Audio

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

The Black Caps have secured their place as one of the top four teams in the world in T20 cricket, but they are still chasing the elusive silverware. A semi-final win against one of the form teams of… Read more Audio