Checkpoint

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A witness to the Christchurch terror attack is calling on the government to listen to their pleas, and fears lives could be lost… Read more Video, Audio

Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge has been onboard Te Huia train between Papakura and Hamilton. The service started on Tuesday morning.

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Packs of up to fifteen feral dogs have forced the temporary closure of tracks and a campground in the Far North.

The public is being urged to keep away from places where the dogs have been roaming… Read more Audio

Women are dying while the government drags its feet on funding a new cervical cancer screening programme, according to a leading women's health researcher.

Minister Kiri Allan revealed today she has… Read more Video, Audio

It is the first day of the new Hamilton to Auckland return train service Te Huia.

On board Nick Truebridge hears from passengers who say it is much more convenient than driving.

The train is slower… Read more Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6246804599001 Video, Audio

The two week lead in to the trans Tasman bubble is to give the airlines time to get their ducks in a row.

Air New Zealand has more or less doubled the number of flights it is offering in preparation… Read more Video, Audio

A plea from a public figure fighting a very private battle: Labour minister Kiri Allan has urged everyone to encourage the women in their lives to get a smear after announcing she has stage three… Read more Audio

The new rail service between Hamilton and Papakura has been welcomed with much excitement today.

Two morning services will leave Hamilton in the early hours of the morning, and there are two trains… Read more Audio

An ambulance was called to treat an injured worker at the Ports of Auckland last week - just two days after a damning report revealed widespread safety concerns at the Ports.

There are growing calls… Read more Audio

Get ready to bounce across the ditch in two weeks' time. The Prime Minister has confirmed the trans-Tasman bubble will be up and running at 11.59pm April 18.

Jacinda Ardern says Cabinet is satisfied… Read more Video, Audio

Fijian-Indians living here are opposing their official classification as Asians and not Pacific Islanders.

The 2018 Census shows just over 15,000 people identify with the Fijian-Indian ethnic group -… Read more Audio