Checkpoint

Perth, 1962 and a New Zealand school girl was taking on the world's best at the Commonwealth Games. Against the odds it seemed like she'd won gold. That school girl was Vivien Boyd - Vivien Haddon as she was then - and the finish in the 100-metre breaststroke final was as close as you can get. But what happened next still rankles, even after six decades. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham caught up with Vivien Boyd.

New Zealand has an average of 31 wastewater overflows a day into land or water, and that might not even be the full picture according to a report looking at the most severe pressures on the water network. The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai says it is the first complete picture of the risks that could impact public health and the environment. Dr Sara McFall from the Water Services Authority spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

The Wellington Phoenix's longest-serving player, captain Alex Rufer, has spent nearly half his life playing professional football in the capital. Today the 30-year-old signed a two-year contract extension with the A-League club that will keep him with the Phoenix for a 14th and 15th season. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

The government is celebrating more families benefiting from its Family Boost scheme. It comes as the National party announced it will extend paid parental leave to 30 weeks if re-elected into government, and follows the scathing response to comments by Stuart Nash about National MP Katie Nimon's paid parental leave. Political reporter Lilian Hanly spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about US president, Donald Trump choosing to halt attacks targeting Iran in favour of diplomacy, according to the United States' ambassador to the United Nations. The pause follows thirteen consecutive nights of US military strikes against the country. Meanwhile Iranian attacks on US bases across the region have also slowed down.

Analysis by a charity that support financial mentors says households are working harder simply to stand still. Yet for many, even that seems like a position to aspire to. FinCap's latest Voices report shows one in eight clients were seeking help for a KiwiSaver hardship application. Since 2015 there has been a 1046 percent increase in KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals nationwide. Senior policy advisor at FinCap, Jake Lilley spoke to Melissa Chan-Green

Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about New Zealand's own identical quadruplets.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham making policy announcements during his first week at the helm, as well as Europe continuing to bear the brunt of global warming as wildfires rage and a new heatwave brings temperatures over 44 degrees.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The Commonwealth Games have begun, but not every selected athlete will make the start line. An untimely injury or personal decision can end a Games journey early. As the Games grapple with remaining relevant for athletes, an increasing number have ruled themselves out of the competition. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.