Checkpoint for Tuesday 30 May 2023

6:07 PM.National has agreed to meet the government over the bipartisan housing policy it walked away from, but will not say when it will sit down with the minister.

The Opposition has gone back on its… Read more Audio

5:55 PM.Following a decade-long professional rugby career in France, Mikaera Te Whata didn't join the media, open a sports store or head back to the family farm.

Instead, a love of French cuisine inspired… Read more Audio

5:50 PM.Embattled retailers doubt more money for fog cannons will stop the spate of ram raids they're experiencing.

The government's announced another $11 million for the fog cannon scheme - which the police… Read more Video, Audio

5:43 PM.A tax expert believes vague rules around government covid support payments have caught some small businesses out as inland revenue demands refunds.

Hugh Grierson owns a boutique Auckland beer company… Read more Video, Audio

5:37 PM.The High Court has heard Bank of New Zealand cannot justify terminating its 40 year banking relationship with the Gloriavale Christian community.

The bank sought to close Gloriavale's commercial… Read more Audio

5:27 PM.Ever turned your mobile to flight mode on days off to avoid work calls? What about the dilemma of emails dive bombing your inbox after hours?

A new survey of New Zealand workers has found almost half… Read more Video, Audio

5:23 PM.Black Cap Devon Conway top-scored for the Chennai Super Kings as they claimed a fifth Indian Premier League title in a match that turned into a last ball thriller.

The T20 game took three days to be… Read more Video, Audio

5:17 PM.Some pensioners have lost all their belongings, after flash flooding quickly inundated their homes in Waihi Beach.

The extreme weather brought 44 mm of rain in just an hour yesterday, and more fell… Read more Video, Audio

5:11 PM.Chair of General Practice NZ, Dr Bryan Betty says it is time to tighten up the rules on vaping.

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5:07 PM.There are growing calls tonight for tighter regulations on vaping as teachers and experts say the problem is spiralling out of control.

A recent survey by ASH New Zealand shows there's been a 209… Read more Audio