Checkpoint

"Yes we could do harm" - that admission from the psychiatrist in charge of the 1000 letters suicide study - which calls for people to submit suicide notes in the name of research.

The study, that… Read more Video, Audio

A Southland community is reeling after the death of an eight-year-old boy on Wednesday night.

Emergency services were called to a house in the rural town of Otautau at about 10:30pm after being… Read more Video, Audio

Otago is the latest region to receive a major injection for the Provincial Growth Fund in a bid to revitalise the rail system, the Dunedin waterfront and bring more jobs.

The nearly $60 million… Read more Video, Audio

As the reality of last Saturday's defeat sinks in for the All Blacks, hooker Dane Coles has broken down when talking about his family.

Many of the All Blacks have left family members back home, and… Read more Video, Audio

Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English has slammed proposed rules around doctors who conscientiously object to abortions saying they're "abhorrent", "disgraceful" and "unfair".

He and his wife Dr… Read more Video, Audio

National leader Simon Bridges is making no apologies for taking a hard line on welfare - on Wednesday floating a plan to cut-off the benefits of those who do not get their kids immunised

Other… Read more Video, Audio

Pharmacists say letting them do vaccinations generally - not just in a crisis - would be a good way of preventing future outbreaks of sickness and disease.

Eight-hundred-and-forty pharmacists across… Read more Audio

An Auckland businessman has been jailed for nearly seven years for ripping off investors' money to fund an extravagant lifestyle.

Steven Robertson was found guilty of 23 theft, deception and… Read more Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

The English rugby team has been fined for crossing the centre-line in its "Flying V" response to the All Blacks' semi-final haka at the weekend.

But a kapa haka expert here says World Rugby is being… Read more Audio

Saveloys, marshmallows and whole grapes are among foods the Health Ministry says are too dangerous to serve under-fives in early childhood centres.

Draft guidelines say such foods pose a high risk of… Read more Video, Audio

The company behind the Collective brand of dairy products has been fined $483,000 for covering up positive tests for the potentially fatal bacteria listeria.

Epicurean Dairy makes yoghurt, including… Read more Video, Audio