Checkpoint

Labour MP Trevor Mallard has been confirmed as the Speaker of the House, as MPs were officially sworn in today.

The 53rd Parliament was formally opened by the Royal Commissioners this morning.

Mr… Read more Video, Audio

Black Friday is looming, with consumers bombed with ads for bigger better bargains to buy now. But are you being gamed?

It's an American tradition with enormous sales the day after Thanksgiving.

But… Read more Video, Audio

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

Oranga Tamariki's chief executive Grainne Moss is digging in, refusing to resign in the face of stiff criticism.

Yet another scathing report into the agency was released this week - and the new… Read more Video, Audio

The last two elephants in New Zealand are being moved overseas, after multiple attempts to expand the herd failed. Auckland Zoo's female Asian Elephants, Anjalee and Burma, will be transported by… Read more Video, Audio

As politicians and policy wonks mull over the best solutions, property prices continue to march on up.

So what does it look like on the ground as the market gets hotter than ever?

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The Reserve Bank says it stands ready to heed the government's call to help to cool the housing market, as all parties declare themselves committed to tackling the affordability crisis.

Finance… Read more Audio

More than 100mm of rain has fallen on parts of Taranaki over the last 24 hours, causing slips, surface flooding and overwhelming sewerage systems.

The emergency response team was mobilised in New… Read more Video, Audio

Urgent genome sequencing in the case of an Air New Zealand crew member with Covid-19 could provide more clues to where they got infected.

The person tested positive during routine screening in China… Read more Video, Audio

The Restaurant Association is investigating claims of bullying and inappropriate behaviour by the owner of one of Christchurch's best known cafes.

It's as calls mount for Sam Crofskey to be removed… Read more Audio

A major shakeup of the rules around how DNA is used for criminal investigations is being proposed by the Law Commission.

The current law is described as outdated, and doesn't properly consider human… Read more Audio

A local government expert says installing a Commissioner at the embattled Invercargill City Council is the most sensible option.

The council's under increasing scrutiny after the Department of… Read more Audio