Checkpoint

Disgraced retired businessman Ron Brierley has been sentenced to 14 months in prison with a seven-month non-parole period.

The 84-year-old appeared in a Sydney court today, having pleaded guilty in… Read more Audio

There's been a mixed reaction from residents in Thames after the district's mayor said she won't take the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.

Sandra Goudie says she's waiting instead for the Novavax vaccine… Read more Audio

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After more than two years without a match, the Black Ferns have jetted off to Europe this afternoon for some much needed game time ahead of next year's World Cup.'

But while they're leaving for now… Read more Video, Audio

Some Auckland schools are battling virtual truancy and more than 50 percent of students dropping off the radar as they head back into online classes on Monday.

For hundreds of thousands of students… Read more Video, Audio

Along with 71 new cases in Auckland today, there are four new locations of interest in the suburb of Manurewa.

As the Covid situation worsens, south Auckland schools are looking to boost vaccination… Read more Video, Audio

"Sobering but not unexpected." That is how health officials are describing today's 71 new Covid-19 community cases.

But there is a warning those numbers will get worse. A big part of the problem is… Read more Audio

Fewer cars on the roads, more EVs, mass rapid transport in the big cities and congestion charges... Today Climate Change Minister James Shaw revealed an extensive consultation document aimed at… Read more Audio

An Auckland restaurateur is calling for special provisions to be made to the Sale of Liquor Act like they were for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, to accommodate more outdoor diners and give the CBD a… Read more Video, Audio

People in parts of Waikato and King Country, along with Northland are reluctantly accepting the news alert level 3 will stay in place for another five days.

Authorities say there are too many… Read more Audio

The government has conceded that the Delta outbreak in Auckland is not under control, even as work continues to stamp out the virus.

However, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins rules out a move… Read more Audio

On Auckland's level three road map pubs with 50 people inside will be able to open before gyms with physical distancing measures.

On the next step on the level 3 alert system retail stores will be… Read more Video, Audio