Checkpoint for Monday 14 April 2025

5:46 PM.Europe correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about how 34 people have been killed in a Russian missile attack in north eastern Ukraine, one of the men who planned the Manchester Arena bombing… Read more Audio

5:38 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:33 PM.It was nearly a Masters meltdown for golfer Rory McIlroy at Augusta today. The Northern Irishman was on the cusp of victory, but a bogey on the 18th hole sent it to a play-off with England's Justin… Read more Audio

5:26 PM.The government is investing 13.5 million dollars in Tourism New Zealand, to coax international visitors to Aotearoa; focusing on Australia, Germany, China, the United States, South Korea and India… Read more Audio

5:19 PM.A principal said axing a 100 million-dollar scheme that provides extra pay for thousands of teachers is an awful, backward step. But another said most school leaders in Auckland will back the move. A… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.A South African family has been declined residency because their son's considered a burden on New Zealand's health and special education system. Joshua Meets, whose family has lived in New Zealand for… Read more Audio

4:46 PM.The government has put out a framework on relationships and sexuality education for consultation, after removing guidelines in June over New Zealand First's concerns about what it calls gender and… Read more Audio

4:42 PM.A Wanaka woman said she was made to feel like a burden when she was trying to get help in a time of crisis. She's told her story following a report that shows there are huge barriers for people in the… Read more Audio

4:28 PM.RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the clash between the Blues and Moana Pasifika at Eden Park on Saturday and the Blues Women becoming the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki champions, after playing in a… Read more Audio

4:24 PM.The 50 cents an hour price increase comes into effect for much of the city. Auckland Transport said the rise is in response to operational costs and high parking demand. Victor Waters has more. Audio

4:18 PM.Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about how US and Iran are now talking in their long-running stoush over Iran's nuclear programme and Syria establishing diplomatic relations… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.A call for young drivers to have 60 hours of practice behind the wheel before they get a restricted licence will be a big hurdle for some unless the government funds it. This is according to a Wairoa… Read more Audio