Checkpoint

The polls in local body elections close in just over a fortnight, with many candidates focused on opposition to the three water reforms. But the Government shows little sign of slowing its ambitious… Read more Audio

Sex workers say they have been exploited by strip clubs due to a "grey area" around their employment rights. Clubs are taking thousand-dollar bonds and fining dancers up to $200 for taking sick leave… Read more Audio

The Gloriavale School Principal says the Christian community and her way of life are being attacked by those who have chosen to leave. Gloriavale's leaders began their defence today in Employment… Read more Audio

Thousands of students have rallied on streets around the country calling for more action on climate change. Simultaneous protests, marches and rallies were held in the main centres to draw attention… Read more Video, Audio

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

The Black Ferns, All Blacks and All Whites are part of a triple header at Eden Park this weekend. Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner joined Nick Truebridge to break down the logistics of… Read more Video, Audio

A top New Zealand cyclist is facing the reality of a lengthy time out of competition after copping a hefty ban for doping. Current national road race champion Olivia Ray has been suspended for… Read more Video, Audio

Voting in the local elections is underway, but if the early numbers are anything to go by, it's been a slow start. Voting numbers at this point are down on the same time last election. Auckland… Read more Video, Audio

Just days after the Kremlin threatened nuclear warfare, Jacinda Ardern has taken to the United Nations podium to condemn Russia and call for a complete ban on all nuclear weapons.

The prime minister… Read more Audio

Completely horrendous," "a total nightmare" and "crushing". That's how Russians back here in New Zealand have reacted to President Putin's address to the nation. Sam Olley reports. Audio

Cheers roared through both Parliament and Pipitea Marae in Wellington today, as the Crown and Ngāti Maniapoto reached settlement. The King Country iwi is one of the largest remaining treaty… Read more Audio

The clocks go forward on Sunday, indicating summer's on its way and it's the same day Wellington will flick on its water restrictions. The level one restrictions will mean sprinklers and irrigation… Read more Audio