Checkpoint

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has revealed her squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen with the details.

The World Literacy Foundation has chosen a Tokoroa teenager to join 900 youth ambassadors from more than 100 countries, with the goal to promote literacy and tackle a 'rising crisis in reading'. Rutendo Shadaya, who is a self published writer in her last year of school at Tokoroa High, spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the world standing by for the formal signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, and what risk of overshadowing future progress Israel and Lebanon may have.

To what extent should your work be able to track exactly where you are and when? Microsoft is introducing a new feature to its digital work and communications platform, Teams. The so called "workplace check in" allows remote monitoring of employees' presence, in the office or onsite. Auckland University security software expert Alex Baird spoke to Lisa Owen.

The latest shark attack on a swimmer in Australian waters has sent a ripple of terror through beach-goers there and triggered fresh debate over whether the ocean predators should be culled. Our correspondent Nick Grimm joins Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

There are accusations immigration officials misled ministers, deliberately withheld information and used creative accounting to avoid scrutiny of a failed technology upgrade that blew through tens millions of dollars before being mothballed. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford today launched a scathing take down of her Ministry off the back of a report detailing a litany of expensive mistakes in t...

The All Whites sent fans on a rollercoaster ride in their opening game of the Football World Cup against Iran. After leading twice, New Zealand ended with a 2-all draw in Los Angeles today. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Christchurch charity growing and selling veges on a pay what you can afford model is hoping to break even this year. Te Waerenga Trust has gardens in several peoples' backyards and also land in Addington Park. General manager, Wilby Le Heux spoke to Lisa Owen.

Old chemicals found in two historic Antarctic huts could be explosive according to a chemistry professor. The chemicals, which have remained at Scott's hut and Shackleton's hut for over 100 years, could contain pictric acid crystals and peroxide crystals. Antarctica NZ is aiming to dispose of the chemicals, but it will depend on sea ice conditions as to when they'll be able to get there. Luka Form...

A rise in unmet need and an on-going lack of investment in Māorimental health services could compromise outcomes for tangata whenua. That is according to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, which is calling for an urgent Maori-specific plan by mid-next year. Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO Karen Osborn spoke to Lisa Owen.

Health and Safety campaigners are launching a last ditch effort to stop law changes they say will make workplaces more dangerous and cost lives. The Health and Safety at Work Amendment bill would exempt businesses with fewer than 20 workers from legally having to manage non-critical safety risks. Mike Cosman from the Institute of Safety Management spoke to Lisa Owen.

Labour is committing to fully funding maternity scans, alongside its three free GP appointments a year - paid for by it's capital gains tax. The sonographer appointments are currently subsidised but still mean expectant parents can pay up to $90 per scan. This is something Labour says is putting pressure on families and prevents parents and babies from getting care. Field correspondent Charlotte C...

A donut business repeatedly targetted by theives has decided to call it quits. The Daily Glaze in Lower Hutt has been operating for less than a year but owners say they no longer feel safe working there after repeated break-ins. While the shop will close its doors this weekend, Police insist a retail crime taskforce operating in the area is helping tackle thefts. Anya Fielding reports.

Football fans had barely sat down before the All Whites had them up celebrating their opening goal of the Football World Cup against Iran. Against the odds the New Zealanders put two goals past the world number 20 side but had to settle for a 2-all draw. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Thousands of animals are needing foster homes this winter, and it's not just cats and dogs. There are plenty of the farmyard variety. Viv Moore, SPCA's National Foster and Volunteer Manager spoke to Lisa Owen.

US Correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest on the US Iran deal.

"Almost as bad as it gets", said the Immigration Minister after a blistering report into a multi-million dollar failed tech upgrade. Erica Stanford has accused officials of misleading ministers over years, and indulging in creative accounting to stay under the radar. After a tortured seven-year saga the tech project has been scrapped with more than $30 million lost. An investigation has now been l...

Europe correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about new social media restrictions for the UK, as well as British Armed Forces boarding a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The All Whites have brushed aside the political backdrop to tomorrow's Football World Cup opener against Iran. The All Whites can't afford to have too many distractions as they'll be the underdogs when they step on the pitch in California against a side ranked 65 places higher than them. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Finance Minister says petrol prices will fall if the US-Iran peace deal holds, but it is a big if, and it will take time. Political reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Lisa Owen.

Museums and galleries are calling for a dedicated central fund for cultural institutions, as many battle to keep the lights on. They're among the country's most visited attractions but are struggling to balance the books and fork out for patching up ageing buildings, seismic upgrades and rising operational costs. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.

The NBR rich list, out today, estimates the collective value of the countries 150 wealthist people is about $129 billion, up from $102 billion the year before. The Green Party say Aotearoa's economy is bigger than it has ever been but welath is being "hoovered up", while food insecurity and homelessness rises. Co-leader Chloe Swarbrick spoke to Lisa Owen.

A retail industry group is sounding the alarm over figures it says show that a third of the tobacco smoked in New Zealand is from the black market. A report prepared by FTI consulting - on behalf of the tobacco industry - found there was a rise in the consumption of illicit products last year. However, an anti-smoking advocate says the numbers don't add up, and the real black market figures are li...