Checkpoint

The government's unveiled its health targets as its final move in its 100 day plan. It's announced five major health targets relating to cancer treatment, child immunisation, ED wait times, specialist… Read more Audio

The government is targeting childhood vaccinations with a goal of 95% of all children to be fully immunised by age 2. Right now only 83% of kiwi kids are up to date with their shots by age 2, lagging… Read more Audio

One piles up runs, the other piles up wickets. Black Caps Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will hope to add to their hauls when they both play their 100th Test match against Australia in Christchurch… Read more Audio

It's fair to say most people have baggage, but some airline passengers are taking the absolute mickey with their jumbo sized hand luggage, hogging the overhead lockers and breeding festering… Read more Audio

Environmentalists are crying foul over the government's new consenting regime arguing it's "anti-nature" and "anti-democratic". The coalition is introducing a revamped consenting scheme that gives a… Read more Audio

Another week, another devastating blow to Aotearoa's media landscape. Just eight days after Newshub announced it's axing its entire news operation, the country's largest TV broadcaster, TVNZ, has… Read more Audio

Police say a spate of petrol stations robberies across Auckland could be connected. There have been 5 such aggravated robberies in the city since Sunday; in Western Springs, Green Bay, Papatoetoe… Read more Audio

As the number of electric vehicles on New Zealand's roads continues to increase, EV drivers in need of repairs might have a hard time finding a mechanic qualified to fix them. The country now has an… Read more Audio

Moana Pasifika is still without a home. The young Super Rugby franchise spent their 2023 home season at Mount Smart and shifted to North Harbour Stadium this year however, are not permitted to play… Read more Audio