Checkpoint

United Kingdom correspondent, Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the American military withdrawing its bombers a week after an alleged terror plot was thwarted at the joint UK-US RAF Fairford air base, as well as the former Prince Andrew taking Thames Valley police to court.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

South Islanders are waiting longer for bowel cancer diagnostic procedures than people in the North Island. A patient advocate says the stark regional divide is causing anxiety, and health authorities should act with urgency the close the gap. Health NZ says plans are in place to do just that. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd spoke to Lisa Owen.

Scott Barrett is back in the All Blacks, albeit no longer as skipper. Barret has been recalled to the team after 10 months on the sideline ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup test this weekend. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

A lifeline has been extended to a volunteer service supporting people in the ED at Palmerston North Hospital. Last year Hato Hone St John announced it would be scrapping the Friend of the Emergency Department programme due to funding constraints. Now the charity, Palmerston North Hospital Foundation's stumping up $75,000 over the next three years to keep the local volunteers going. Foundation Chair, Brendan Duffy spoke to Lisa Owen.

Fuel is again edging to record prices, off the back of ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile the government is giving regional airlines a share of $5.7 million to help protect essential air links as operators face soaring fuel prices. Westpac Chief Economist, Kelly Eckhold spoke to Lisa Owen.

South Island surfer Jack Tyro is preparing to paddle out for New Zealand at the world champs. It's far from the 19 year old's first international competition, but this time he is captaining the country's youngest longboarding squad. Tess Brunton reports.

A near miss caused by a car racing to beat a train today caught the Greens off guard as they touted a plan to get rid of level crossings in Auckland. Labour had an announcement of its own - about the right to repair. For National, leader Christopher Luxon pressed the flesh in Canterbury, while deputy Nicola Willis put the boot into Labour's fiscal plan. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest day on the campaign trail.

Telehealth services are offering assessments for ADHD, as some people seeking a diagnosis for the condition don't want to wait months for an in-person consultation. Since February, GPs and nurse practitioners have been able to diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication for it. But many GP practices aren't providing the service, meaning people are turning to virtual assessments. For the second story in her two-part series exploring how the changes have played out so far, Evie Richardson examines the pros and cons of consultations over the phone or online.

A fifth Black Cap has turned his back on a central contract just weeks before the international summer starts. Michael Bracewell has opted to move to a casual contract to pursue an opportunity in the Australian Big Bash League, opening the door for a veteran first class player to earn his first national contract. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.