Checkpoint

The Department of Conservation and the Goverment are defending the axing of 140 jobs in the face of accusations it will undermine frontline work including protecting endangered species. Audio

Fears conservation job cuts will undermine frontline work. Harsh words for an arrogant pilot who put passengers at risk and Speaker struggles to control MPs over EQC questions. Audio

The mainstream news media is being reminded not to confuse what people say on Twitter with actual public opinion. Audio

Higher Government standards in the home-based health support sector have prompted a Maori provider in Gisborne to pull the pin on its care service; The Maori Council is fully supporting the… Read more Audio

A closed door meeting between Auckland's mayor and the Minister of Housing over how best to solve the city's housing shortage has just finished. Audio

Only one of 21 prisoners released from preventive detention has been recalled to prison in the last six years. Audio

Talks on the future direction and response to HIV and sexually transmitted infections in the Pacific are underway with the current strategy expiring in December. Audio

Environmental groups fear looming changes at the Department of Conservation will cut front line staff and damage conservation efforts. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The newly listed Snakk Media says it had a record breaking third quarter for revenue due to investment in its sales team in Australia. Audio

Pacific leaders are calling for urgent action to fast-track renewable energy in the region. Audio

A closed door meeting is underway between Auckland's mayor and the Minister of Housing over how best to solve the city's housing shortage. Audio