Checkpoint

The Race Relations Commissioner has joined criticism of the government for removing references to Maori experiences in the New Zealand plan to eliminate racism. Yesterday, the National Iwi Chairs… Read more Audio

New research from Victoria University suggests even building a giant wall in the sea wouldn't be enough to stop sea level rise from two crucial Antarctic glaciers. Pine Island and Thwaites glaciers… Read more Audio

The Black Caps are calling on a new captain to lead the side in a T20 series in Pakistan. Michael Bracewell is back in the New Zealand squad for this month's five-match tour and he'll take on the… Read more Audio

A 14 year old campaigning to get international flights back to Dunedin has today put his case to the country's Prime Minister. Up until the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Virgin Australia flew directly… Read more Audio

A major earthquake has struck off Taiwan's eastern coast prompting tsunami warnings throughout the region. The 7.7 magnitude quake, had its epicenter 18 kilometers south of the city of Hualien and… Read more Audio

More than 8000 health workers were allowed to keep working during the pandemic, despite not being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The data shows health providers - including district health boards… Read more Audio

'An inappropriate level of youth crime.' The country's southern most city is holding a public meeting as Invercargill experiences a surge in crime. The mayor Nobby Clark says as well as youth crime… Read more Audio

Music is probably one of the last things you'd pay attention to when out for a meal or drink - but it can make or break the whole experience.

We've all been to a restaurant or bar where the music is… Read more Audio

A massive earthquake has rocked Taiwan and prompted tsunami warnings in Japan and the Phillipines. Earlier, the quake was reported to be M7.2, but the Japan Meteorological Agency has upgraded the… Read more Audio

Recruiters have said the brain drain is underway, with some people heading overseas to get away from New Zealand's tough job market. Dozens of companies and government agencies have announced… Read more Audio