Checkpoint

The creditiworthiness of eight of the country's smaller lenders is under threat. Audio

The Auckland Council and the Government are on a collision course over the housing legislation that was the centrepiece of the Budget. Audio

Collision course over Budget's housing centerpiece, Smaller banks at risk of downgrade, Government accused of shonky process over family carers bill, NZTA outlines plans for Canterbury roading… Read more Audio

The Wellington City Council has unanimously voted to investigate introducing living wages for low paid staff. Audio

The development of te reo is one of the big wins for Maori in this year's Budget; The Government is committing new money to set up a Maori Language Research and Development Fund - which will lay the… Read more Audio

A leading New Zealand economist says he's shocked by how expensive it is to visit Christchurch, citing excessive taxi fares and inflated hotel prices. Audio

Customs is intercepting many more parcels of psychoactive substances used to mimic illegal drugs. Audio

A Nelson couple have been ordered to pay a million dollars after losing a court battle over a fire which destroyed a neighbouring home and a forest. Audio

Businesses in the regions say the prospect of lower ACC levies flagged in the Budget is good but there are few other benefits for them. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Christchurch City Council has unanimously voted to ask the Education Minister, to push the proposed school mergers and closures back, with the Mayor Bob Parker saying the whole restructuring has… Read more Audio

Fonterra has confirmed the final price farmers will receive for selling shares in its latest supply offer into the Shareholders Fund is $7.92. Audio