Checkpoint

A committee set up to examine fresh water quality issues in the Porirua catchment will soon begin consulting with the community; the Productivity Commission's report into social services has found… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has told Labour to man-up and be honest with the public over its position on changing the flag. Audio

Christchurch residents are cutting back on food, and the elderly are turning off their heaters in order to pay their increasing rates bills. Audio

Hawkes Bay voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to amalgamate five councils into one. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

About 30 protestors have been arrested after clashing with police trying to stop them storming the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade building in Wellington. Audio

The former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has blamed a febrile media culture and poll-driven panic for his demise in his final speech as the country's leader. Audio

The police have made several arrests throughout the country after a haul of methamphetamine with a street value of one million dollars was found in a car at the ferry terminal at Picton early this… Read more Audio

It's been revealed in Parliament that the private prison operator Serco has been let off hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines for serious contract breaches. Audio

China's largest meat company is taking a half share in Silver Fern Farms by investing $261 million in the meat processor. Audio

A man was killed at a massive explosion from a fuel tank at a factory in South Auckland. Reporter Mohamed Hassan is at the scene. Audio

A man killed at a massive explosion from a fuel tank at a factory in South Auckland was apparently weilding on top of the silo just minutes before it blew up. Audio