Checkpoint

Health researchers are hoping an ambitious new study will overturn what they say are unfair blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men.

Over the next eight weeks, the University of Auckland-led… Read more Audio

Early trials suggest some students will struggle to pass new compulsory NCEA standards in numeracy and literacy.

The new standards will be brought in for NCEA Level 1 next year.

While some teachers… Read more Audio

Pressure to investigate safety at New Zealand ports is mounting after the second death of a port worker in a week.

A man was killed at Lyttleton Port yesterday while coal was loaded onto a ship.

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It's unclear whether two new electric ferries for Auckland will mean cheaper trips for passengers.

The government has announced $27 million of funding - about 75 percent of the cost - for two… Read more Video, Audio

Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford says ram raid crimes are "definitely growing in significance".

"It seems to be becoming increasingly commonplace ... it's really distressing for the staff, the… Read more Video, Audio

Ram raiders have struck again in Auckland, this time targeting shopping malls for high value goods.  Read more Video, Audio

There's still no collection for soft plastics in the top of the South Island - despite the scheme restarting nationwide more than two years ago.

The scheme stopped in 2018 when offshore plants said… Read more Audio

New Zealand Rugby has appointed the former Governor-General, Dame Patsy Reddy to its board.

Dame Patsy joins respected rugby administrator Rowena Davenport as new NZR Board appointees. The move comes… Read more Audio

Engines are revving and bar tills ringing in Palmerston North for the city's biggest weekend of the year.

The Superstock Teams' Champs bring thousands of petrol heads to Manawatū and pump millions of… Read more Audio

A fatberg's caused a raw sewage overflow into Stephens bay at the gateway to the Able Tasman National Park. 

The wetland and beach is being monitored for contamination after a fat residue buildup… Read more Video, Audio

Jacinda Ardern is wrapping up the final leg of her overseas mission after a pivotal sit-down with Japan's prime minister.

The two leaders met in Tokyo overnight and emerged with an agreement which… Read more Audio