Checkpoint

The company operating the Covid-19-struck ship Rio De la Plata admits it does not routinely test its crews for the virus.

Eleven of the 21 crew tested positive after arriving at the Port of… Read more Video, Audio

Doctors fears New Zealand's health system could quickly collapse in the event of an outbreak of the Delta variant of Covid-19.

The Covid-19 Minister has warned the country would go straight to level… Read more Audio

All Black TJ Perenara says he's insulted by comments made by a Hurricanes director and owner - and says the team's supporters deserve better.

Businessman Troy Bowker accused animation entrepreneur… Read more Audio

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Interior decorating has proved contentious at Parliament today with the National Party decrying the relocation of a Winston Churchill portrait as deeply offensive.

The Greens say the Opposition… Read more Audio

Recovering meth addicts in the Far North are begging the government to boost local resources to help kick the drug.

Former users from across the motu have been visiting Kaitaia in a push to support… Read more Audio

The government has quietly established a transfer zone for foreign shipping crew in a busy commercial area in Auckland.

Crew are transferred from international flights or a short MIQ stay to a… Read more Video, Audio

The mask appears to be slipping from people's faces on buses in Auckland.

Mask wearing is compulsory on public transport across the country but it's a rule many appear to be ignoring.

And those… Read more Video, Audio

It is likely New Zealand will escalate straight to a "short, sharp" level four lockdown should any new community cases of Covid-19 emerge.

Chris Hipkins issued the stark warning on Wednesday… Read more Video, Audio

It's a code red for the NZ blood Service. About 30,000 people a year need the life saving gift of blood and plasma.

And the service needs more people to put their hands up and arms out to keep up… Read more Video, Audio

While personal choices matter the government is being told all the real power to fight climate change is in its hands.

And a young Wellington climate leader and city councillor says individuals'… Read more Audio

The Energy Minister's after a please explain after the lights went out for thousands of customers on Monday night, as there was not enough power to go around.

Households were plunged into darkness… Read more Video, Audio