Checkpoint

The Night-Mea is back for what may possibly be her last boxing bout in Aotearoa. Mea Motu will step into the ring tonight at ABA Stadium in Auckland tonight where she has gone up two weight classes… Read more Audio

A supermarket free Hamilton suburb is days away from getting a new independent grocery store after it was abandoned by Countdown last August because of growing retail crime and building issues… Read more Audio

A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Audio

Transparency International says fast track legislation that would give three ministers the power to greenlight significant infrastructure and development projects could taint New Zealand's reputation… Read more Audio

It's been a dream in Kaikohe for decades - an indoor stadium where kids can play sports all year round, and where future stars can get a start without having to travel to Auckland or Whangarei. Peter… Read more Audio

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall previews the Crusaders' Friday night match and the big weekend for the Wellington Phoenix. He speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Health professionals are painting a bleak picture of the level of workforce shortages in the sector. Nick James reports. Audio

Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about a Canadian family demanding answers after a family member died on holiday in Cuba with the wrong body being shipped home and the mayor… Read more Audio

Catholic churches in Otago and Southland are ditching traditional insurance policies because there's nothing heavenly about sky rocketing premiums. Father Gerard Ansley speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

Auckland businesses say they will lose out on thousands of dollars in business due to Anzac trading restrictions, and others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday… Read more Audio

Let's get to South Africa now and we're joined by our correspondent Elna Schutz Audio

Advocates for New Zealanders with disabilities are welcoming Louise Upston taking over from Ms Simmonds as the new Minister for Disability Issues. Chief executive of the New Zealand Disability Support… Read more Audio