Checkpoint

The All Whites will play their first of two highly-ranked European sides this year when they take on Poland in Chorzów tomorrow morning. It'll be the third time New Zealand has clashed with Poland at senior international level and the All Whites have yet to get a win. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Te Pāti Māori has laid out its vision for the future, as part of what is supposed to be their "reset day". In the last hour, its leaders acknowledged they need to sort out some internal issues in order to ensure the current coalition is a one term government. It comes as the party's newest MP Oriini Kaipara gave her maiden speech in the House today, before the house was suspended by the Speaker following the waiata tautoko after the speech, because a wharekura student broke into a haka. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen.

For the nearly 13% of young people not currently in work or study, the Prime Minister reckons he's got an answer: head to the regions. The government wants to stop people becoming "trapped" on the jobseeker benefit, so from November next year they are introducing a parental assistance test; meaning 18 and 19 year olds who's parents earn more than $65,000 a year will no longer be able to claim the benefit. Luxon says primary industries like horticulture are crying out for young people to come and work for them, so why not leave the big cities and get stuck into some good, honest graft? Evie Richardson reports.

Cancer survival rates in New Zealand are falling behind other similar countries. Too many people are being diagonosed with late stage cancer in Emergency Departments or through accute hospital admissions according the Cancer Control Agency. It says that's a symptom of poor access to primary care. Cancer Control Agency chief executive Rami Rahal spoke to Lisa Owen.

Queenstown Lakes District councillors have hit the brakes on free-for-all freedom camping by agreeing to restrict it to 141 car parks across the region. Councillors this afternoon voted for a new freedom camping bylaw, more than a year after the last one was quashed in the High Court. Katie Todd reports.

A private school in the secretive Gloriavale christian sect could have it's registration yanked because of serious concerns about whether it is providing a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. The Secretary of Education has written to the school, giving it five weeks to respond. Lawyer representing Gloriavale leavers, Brian Henry spoke to Lisa Owen.

First-year University of Canterbury students are being forced to hunt for flats or live at home as capacity in the halls of residences is stretched to the limit. More than 4000 students have applied for spots across eight halls for next year, when there are only 2700 places available. Christchurch has become a popular city of choice for students, with enrolments booming to around 25,000 an all-time high for a third year running. Anna Sargent reports.

The Silver Ferns are trying to put off court dramas to one side as they prepare for what will be their toughest test series this year. Over the weekend Netball New Zealand announced that coach Dame Noeline Taurua was being suspended for the rest of 2025, less than two weeks before a series against Australia. Sports Reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

The review prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has found that the police should have alerted the government earlier under the "no surprises" convention. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ordered the "deep dive" in June after Forbes quit his office due to revelations he had covertly recorded audio of Wellington sex workers. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Former FBI director James Comey who has pleaded not guilty to charges bought against him by the Justice Department.