Checkpoint

Auckland Council says like many other cities it's grappling with the balance between safety and demand for e-scooters. Council and Auckland Transport licence electric scooter companies in the city… Read more Video, Audio

A witness to a fatal lime scooter accident says the rider was catapulted over the scooter's handlebars, on what appeared to be a clear flat section of road in near perfect conditions at Auckland's… Read more Video, Audio

Is he optimistic? or does he just have too much money? We're wondering which applies to the man who has bet $50,000 on New Zealand to win the Rugby World Cup. And that same bloke has bet another… Read more Audio

When kiwi teenagers reach 16 years old, they can legally get a gun license, have sex and even get married - but they're not allowed to vote.

But a campaign is underway to change that, with young… Read more Audio

While tonight's opening ceremony and opening match in Tokyo between hosts Japan and Russia at the Rugby World Cup are the major focus for today, the All Blacks went through their captains run this… Read more Audio

There has been another huge haul of methamphetamine, with police saying Kiwi drug users are being targeted because they are prepared to pay a premium for their high.

Police have seized 216 kilos of… Read more Audio

An ad campaign encouraging people to vote in local body elections - which features a poo emoji and the catchphrase 'Give a shit - vote today' - has kicked up a stink in New Plymouth. Read more Video, Audio

WARNING: THIS STORY INCLUDES DISTURBING CONTENT.

The Crown has closed its case against a pair accused of what it calls the "barbaric" torture and murder of an Auckland teenager. Toko (Ashley) Shane… Read more Audio

The Ritchies bus company has been fined and ordered to pay $750,000 in reparations to the families of those killed and injured in the 2016 Christmas Eve bus crash.

The bus was carrying 53 people from… Read more Video, Audio

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

A new housing report paints a picture of 'greedy' landlords exploiting tenants with inflated prices, adding to a housing affordability crisis in Central Otago. Read more Video, Audio

Those at the frontline of Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago's housing crisis say the problem is now too big to be solved locally. They say legislation is hamstringing authorities and reliable… Read more Audio