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4:50 PM.The government has launched it's crack down on so called disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants. It wants the social housing agency to chase down rent arrears and to strengthen its approach to terminating… Read more Audio

4:42 PM.Northland's sick and beleagured birds may have to find somewhere else nest and recovery, unless a well known local charity lands a cash injection and soon. Each year, the Whangarei bird recovery… Read more Audio

4:35 PM.Schools are fighting back to save the free school lunch programme, Ka Ora Ka Ako. Today Arakura School in Wainuiomata invited representatives of the teacher unions, Principals Federation and Health… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.White Ferns captain Sophie Devine has become the second New Zealander to win the Women's Indian Premier League. Devine's Royal Challenger Bangalore side had an eight wicket win over the Delhi Capitals… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.National's tax cut promise was a cornerstone of its election campaign, but the Finance Minister said while it's still their intention, it needs to go through cabinet first. Video journalist Nathan… Read more Audio

4:24 PM.The Coalition has instructed Kāinga Ora to take a tougher line on unruly tenants, following through on key campaign commitment. Ministers have sent a letter to the housing agency's board, demanding it… Read more Audio

4:16 PM.Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Benjamin Netanyahu pressing ahead with plans for a military operation in southern Gaza, despite international warnings against a move… Read more Audio

4:08 PM.Doctors are calling for a ban on engineered stone that's commonly used in kitchen and bathroom benchtops saying it's causing serious illness and death to workers, who are processing it. Silica dust… Read more Audio

5:30 PM.Wellington sprinter Zoe Hobbs has been chasing an eighth successive national 100 metres title. Sports reporter Barry Guy speaks to Lisa Owen Read more Audio

5:26 PM.Aviation insiders have said airport security staff are on the verge of burnout and accidents are bound to happen, because of the growing number of passengers they're expected to process amid a dire… Read more Audio

5:24 PM.More than 20 schools are getting up for Canterbury Polyfest on Saturday at Hagley Park. Te Aratai College has teamed up with Mairehau High School for their performance bringing about 80 students to… Read more Audio

5:15 PM.Last night, the Airport Association told Checkpoint it wants formal independent monitoring of Air New Zealand's ticket prices and performance, because of its near monopoply in the local market. It… Read more Audio

5:11 PM.Someone's mother, sister or grandmother. Police have made another plea for information as they try to identify the woman whose body was found in Auckland's Gulf Harbour earlier this week. So far… Read more Audio

5:07 PM.The Green Party's turbulent year has taken another twist, with one of its MPs embroiled in allegations of migrant exploitation. Darleen Tana has been suspended and an investigation launched after she… Read more Audio

4:27 PM.In the wake of the Christchurch terror attack, the then-Labour Government promised Muslims in Canterbury and Aotearoa there would be changes to law, life and society to ensure they were safer. It's… Read more Audio

4:22 PM.There were un-bee-lievable scenes today as some unwanted invaders interrupted play at the Indian Wells tennis Open in California. The quarter-final between world number two Carlos Alcaraz and… Read more Audio

4:12 PM.What should happen with North Harbour stadium? Our visual journalist Nick Monro went to Albany mall to ask locals what they think Read more Audio

2:05 PM.Consultation's underway on the future of the North Harbour Stadium precinct, that's home to its one and only loyal club; North Harbour Rugby. Poor turf conditions have also meant a Moana Pasifika game… Read more Audio

5:44 PM.Australia correspondent Nick Grimm speaks to Lisa Owen about the Albanese Government facing firm opposition to its plans to introduce new vehicle emissions standards and heatwave conditions causing… Read more Audio

5:38 PM.Relief for residents of Taumarunui, as work finally begins on getting rid of the old Auckland commuter trains blighting the central North Island town once famous for its railway. The carriages were… Read more Audio

5:28 PM.Think running a household is expensive? Try running a city. A report commissioned by Local Government New Zealand has found that rates have gone up an astonishing average 15% this year. The reason… Read more Audio