Checkpoint

Hutt City's defending its response to big floods back in May though an internal report shows emergency managers had only limited use of a computer system used to record all the flooding information. Audio

Muaupoko iwi members advocating for the clean-up of Lake Horowhenua have had a visit from Maori Development Minister, Te Ururoa Flavell. Hapu opposing the settlement of their Treaty claims under… Read more Audio

Veterans of government protest against French nuclear testing in the Pacific hope testing of soil and water in Mururoa by a team of New Zealand scientists will provide evidence of the effects of… Read more Audio

A New Zealand immigration consultant is warning that a recent crackdown on farm workers brought in from the Philippines will start hurting dairy farmers who need their labour Audio

One day after the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, accused the US President of failing to stop Islamic State's spread, Mr Obama has called on world leaders to launch a long-term counter-terrorism… Read more Audio

A 10-year-old Gisborne boy has had stitches after he was attacked by a large seal in northern Hawke's Bay. Audio

The number of building consents fell in August after a strong gain in July, but the construction sector remains strong. Audio

Valuable beehives are luring busy thieves in Northland. Audio

A senior engineer at Mighty River Power got the shock of his life when he came back from a three week holiday overseas to find he'd racked up a 23 thousand dollar bill on his company phone. Audio

The main route to the West Coast from Christchurch is still closed because of a large rock slip, but the Transport Agency hopes to reopen one lane by six o'clock. Audio

Auckland homes could become twice as affordable in fifteen years time, through higher density housing, and lower construction costs. Audio

New Zealand will receive more information about pending deportations from Australia under a new information sharing arrangement. Audio