Checkpoint

A public health group says it would have been better for smokers health if the Government had given them time to quit before hiking the price on tobacco. Audio

Mum and dad investors burned by finance company collapses say the Government's move to create a super regulatory authority is long overdue. Audio

A man accused of running a passport scam says he was trying to help the thousands of overstayers in the country, who he says the Goverment is neglecting. Audio

Thousands of New Zealanders have had their travel plans disrupted, following increased civil unrest in Thailand. Audio

Lake Wakatipu is rising and predicted to flood Queenstown streets overnight. Audio

Floods in Queenstown predicted for tonight. Audio

NIWA is forecasting a milder than usual start to winter, but it looks as though there will be little relief for those in the driest parts of the country. Audio

Politicians are being warned that making professional charity collectors reveal how much of a donation they keep for themselves will have catastrophic consequences for fundraisers. Audio

Napier police are warning residents to be vigilant about their home security after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in her bed last night. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

The Reserve Bank has given itself extra room to begin hiking the Official Cash Rate later than previously stated. Audio

The youth wings of National, Labour, the Greens and ACT have joined forces to oppose any move to raise the drinking age. Audio