Checkpoint for Monday 19 May 2025

5:42 PM.United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK Government set to host EU leaders in London, in the first summit since Brexit and how criminals in the UK could soon be… Read more Audio

5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:30 PM.The Panthers were given until the end of the day on Monday to meet specific conditions to avoid being ejected from the National Basketball League. Tensions flared up three weeks ago when Panthers… Read more Audio

5:24 PM.Former United States president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. His personal office revealed in a statement that the 82-year-old… Read more Audio

5:16 PM.Auckland Council is defending its process on deciding the future of Auckland Western Springs stadium. Public submissions on what to do with the site opened on Monday. It includes three options - some… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.There are concerns that tens of millions of dollars being injected into after hours urgent care services won't make treatment any cheaper for patients who will still be paying to go to private after… Read more Audio

4:52 PM.Political parties are preparing for what could be a protracted debate tomorrow surrounding the proposed penalties for three Te Pāti Māori MPs. Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended the party's… Read more Audio

4:45 PM.Auckland War Memorial Museum is is losing thousands of dollars a day after being forced to close its doors because an asbestos scare. It's been closed since the tenth of May after the asbestos dust… Read more Audio

4:36 PM.Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea has already been named Super Rugby Pacific player of the year, despite there being two more games in the regular season. RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

4:30 PM.There are no guarantees patient fees will get any cheaper despite a government funding boost for after hours and urgent care. The government said it will be working toward a more consistent clearer… Read more Audio

4:26 PM.After hours clinics are being hailed by the government as a solution to over-stretched and under-pressure emergency departments. But while the government unveiled it's plan to spend 164 million on… Read more Audio

4:18 PM.Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about how Israel has revealed that it's rapidly expanding its military offensive in Gaza, and how it's already having a devastating impact on… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.Elite online private school, Crimson Global Academy has trialled a four day week for all its online students in Term One. A survey of students and teachers has showed strong support for it, ditching… Read more Audio