Checkpoint

Undecided voters in this weekend's Australian national elections will determine if Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is able to win a majority and continue to govern in his own right. But if you believe… Read more Audio

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger speaks with Lisa Owen after a state of emergency was declared in the city. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The Indian Panthers have been suspended from the New Zealand National Basketball League indefinitely. The team joined the competition this season but have failed to win a game, had a coach quit and… Read more Audio

Ferocious winds have cancelled all flights in and out of the capital. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Senior doctors traded scrubs for placards on Thursday as thousands walked off the job for 24 hours, many braving foul weather on picket lines around the country. They are locked in a bitter dispute… Read more Audio

Torrential rain and strong winds have hammered Canterbury, with states of emergency being declared in Christchurch, Banks Peninsula and the Selwyn District. Surface flooding has closed roads and… Read more Audio

All flights in and out of Wellington Airport are cancelled for the rest of the day. Metservice is warning of "destructive" winds that would cause widespread damage. There's possibility of threat to… Read more Audio

Despite some reservations at the time the 4 year pathway was revealed, the Coalition has told local media that they have no plans to change it. However, some Kiwis have told RNZ they're worried that… Read more Audio

While in Wellington, the capital has been battered by some of the strongest winds in its recent history. Flights in and out of the city have been cancelled, and there have been no interisland ferry… Read more Audio

Flights in and out of the city have been cancelled until at least 6pm, and there have been no interisland ferry crossings today. The wind warning in Wellington has been escalated to red, with… Read more Audio

There's been some shocking omissions from the first Black Ferns squad of the year. Three of the biggest names from the successful World Cup in 2021, including the face of the campaign, have not been… Read more Audio