Checkpoint

An international affairs expert says New Zealand's tailored approach to further sanctions on Russia is a strategic move.

The Russia Sanctions Bill is will pass under urgency this week and soon freeze… Read more Audio

The domestic netball league gets underway this weekend under a massive Omicron cloud.

With the latest modelling suggesting that the outbreak is likely to peak in the next two weeks, the timing… Read more Audio

Otago's new cycle trail has eclipsed expectations in its first year, with nearly ten times more visitors than predicted.

The Lake Dunstan cycle trail opened in May last year and goes from Cromwell to… Read more Video, Audio

It has the makings of a Jurassic Park-esque film but it could be closer to reality than we think.

Scientists are trying to resurrect a creature extinct from mainland Australia for about 3000 years -… Read more Video, Audio

As New Zealanders battle to budget for growing bills, talk of tax cuts is tempting some voters looking to balance the books.

National is promising cuts across the board if elected, to deal with what… Read more Audio

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Up to 1,500 people in the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago area will have to be re-vaccinated, after a major mishap with the storage of the Covid-19 vaccination.

The jabs were given between the… Read more Video, Audio

'This is murder - and I have not heard a reaction'. The words of the Ukrainian president - as he angrily condemned Russia's ruthless bombardment of his country.

The UN says 1,100 civilians have been… Read more Audio

National leader Chris Luxon has tested positive for Covid-19. It comes after his 'attack on tax' in yesterday's state of the nation address zeroed in on Auckland's controversial regional fuel levy.

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The government is slapping sanctions on Russians with connections to New Zealand and President Putin.

New legislation will let the government freeze the assets of people associated with Russia, and… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealand has three alpine skiers competing at the Beijing Winter Paralympics over the next 10 days with two of them strong medal contenders again.

Adam Hall is attending his fifth games, while… Read more Audio

The squeeze could go on blood donors under peak Omicron, with thousands of people catching the virus or having to isolate as contacts.

The Blood Service is keen to get stockpiles above usual levels… Read more Video, Audio