Checkpoint

Flooded parts of the east coast are not out of the woods yet. Wairoa's had a lashing.

And for some farmers this week has been worse than last - with the land turning to liquid.

Wairoa Federated… Read more Video, Audio

There are growing calls for the government to introduce viable ways people can recycle clothing in order to tackle the country's growing waste crisis.

A rubbish truck emblazoned with a message to put… Read more Audio

The Mackenzie District, with its snow-capped Aoraki, turquoise lakes and star-filled night skies, has been a favourite with international visitors.

And when the borders slammed shut, it suffered… Read more Audio

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The rubber is finally about to hit the road on the long awaited Transmission Gully motorway in Wellington.

The project's been riddled with delays and Waka Kotahi put the hard word on the contractor a… Read more Video, Audio

The Defence Force says it has to learn from mistakes that saw three soldiers burned in a training exercise gone wrong.

NZDF was ordered by the court pay $450,000 in fines and reparation.

A mock riot… Read more Video, Audio

James Farmer QC was a Team NZ director from 2004 to 2013. He's a yachtie himself and has campaigned for the America's Cup defence to stay in New Zealand. Read more Video, Audio

It's the end of an era for Auckland's Viaduct Harbour precinct, now that the next America's Cup regatta will take place in Barcelona.

Team New Zealand's chief executive Grant Dalton says the decision… Read more Video, Audio

The Black Caps are back in action after a month-long break. A depleted New Zealand side are playing a rare series against The Netherlands - with the first of three one-day matches being played in Mt… Read more Video, Audio

More than 300 people have now died with Covid in this country.

34 new deaths have been reported today, bringing the total to 303.

It's the highest number reported in a single day. Andrew McRae… Read more Audio

Anti-poverty campaigners say despite increases to government benefits, families will still be trapped in poverty as the cost of living skyrockets.

The second of two benefit increases comes into… Read more Audio

A day after the Oscars, Will Smith has said sorry again for his shocking assault on comedian Chris Rock - this time to the comedian himself.

In explaining his actions, striding onto the stage and… Read more Video, Audio