Checkpoint

The Warriors have missed out on some crucial points to help secure a strong spot in the NRL Finals.The side still sits in the all-important top four despite losing to the Gold Coast Titans over the weekend, but a victory would have given the Warrior's a buffer heading into the last six games of the regular season. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Rotorua resident wants the police to use drones to track dirt bike riders ripping up parks and reserves, after there was a spike in the number of bikes and cars illegally tearing up grounds across the country. Rotorua resident, Ryan Gray spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about mass starvation in Gaza causing international outrage, which has lead to Israel allowing tactical pauses to let limited aid drops into the territory.

Tapping or swiping your bank cards is about to get cheaper for shoppers, as the government announced it is set to ban surchages for paywave by 2026. The Commerce Commission estimates Kiwis pay about $150 million in card surcharges each year, including up to $65 million in excessive charges. Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister, Scott Simpson spoke to Lisa Owen.

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Hospitals across England and Wales bracing for major disruption as thousands of doctors prepare to go on strike.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The Black Ferns squad charged with defending the Rugby World Cup title is being named in Wellington today. Thirty-two players will head to England for the tournament which kicks off next month with the aim of lifting the trophy for a third time in a row. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Smoke-damaged lungs and graphic drink driving ads are scare tactics that have long been used by marketers to encourage us to make better choices - but one researcher says it's time to rethink that. Marketing Lecturer at University of Auckland, Dr. Saira Raza Khan spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Getting food delivered to the door has become a huge business, and in one New Zealand town the competition between two operators has led to complaints to the Commerce Commission. Nelson's Yummi food delivery business launched a decade ago but in recent years it has struggled. Two years ago another Kiwi-owned nationwide company, DeliverEasy, Yummi began losing clients. Yummi founder George Evans spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

A former lawyer who chaired the last review of electoral law says the government's move to scrap election day voting enrolments could lower voter participation. Deborah Hart was part of an independent panel set up by the previous Government in 2022 to make the electoral laws fairer and more accessible. She spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.