Checkpoint

The government is funding $44 million into recruiting 1000 more teacher and supporting students behind in their learning due to Covid disruptions.

The aim is to coax 700 teachers here from overseas… Read more Video, Audio

The flag at Government House in Wellington remains at half mast, but today was a day for celebrating those who have achieved the highest honours in New Zealand.

About a dozen people were awarded… Read more Video, Audio

Thousands of people have queued for hours in Edinburgh for a chance to walk by the Queen's coffin as it lay at rest in St Giles Cathedral.

Overnight huge crowds poured into the street to watch the… Read more Video, Audio

MPs returned to Parliament today to mark the accession of new King and pay tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.

There were personal anecdotes, reflections on royal tours of Aotearoa and recognition of the… Read more Audio

Christchurch City Council has voted against a government directive to introduce new housing intensification standards.

It voted not to introduce the standards even though councillors were told… Read more Audio

"Get a bloody hurry on" - that message to the government from wrongfully convicted man Alan Hall, who must now wait for an independent review into his likely innocence before any compensation is… Read more Video, Audio

It's the first day of basically choosing whether or not you wear a mask after pretty much all Covid restrictions lifted at midnight on Tuesday morning.

Masks are still a must in medical or aged care… Read more Video, Audio

The operator of Kawerau's papermill; has pulled legal action against workers and made them a new pay offer.

145 mill workers have been locked out since August 9 after the union rejected the company's… Read more Video, Audio

Jetstar's treatment of a family with disabled children, which ended in a ruined holiday and significant stress, has landed airline policy and manners in the spotlight again.

Despite checking in 45… Read more Video, Audio

The 32 players who will attempt to defend the Rugby World Cup on New Zealand soil have been confirmed.

Less than a month out from their opening match against Australia at Eden Park - Black Ferns… Read more Video, Audio

London is gearing up for a major event with nearly a million people expected to queue to pay their respects to the Queen.

The Queen's coffin will lie in state in Westminster for four days before the… Read more Video, Audio