Checkpoint

Melbourne's lockdown has been extended another seven days as the cluster of community Covid-19 cases there continues to tick up.

But restrictions in the rest of the state of Victoria will ease… Read more Video, Audio

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Do nothing and a big bill is what New Zealanders might face if change does not happen. That's the conclusion of a ream of studies looking at water reform released by the government today.

The… Read more Video, Audio

Workers at Northland's oil refinery say the region should be bracing for the biggest loss of jobs in a generation, but not enough is being done to cushion the blow.

Plans for a $250 million shutdown… Read more Video, Audio

Nearly 400mm of rain came down in the Canterbury town of Springfield and now the water has receded, people have returned for the big clean up, but some damage is beyond repair.   

Our reporter Louise… Read more Video, Audio

Corrections is being accused of inertia and moving at a glacial pace when it comes to improving "barren and undignified" jail conditions and the treatment of inmates.

The Chief Ombudsman says it is… Read more Video, Audio

Warning: This story may be distressing for some.

It's considered the world's most dangerous eating disorder - now New Zealand researchers are developing tools to prevent Diabulimia.

It is when… Read more Audio

The Climate Commission Chair has told farmers to clean up their climate practices or risk international punishment.

Rod Carr told a climate conference that there'll be no way for the agricultural… Read more Audio

WaterCare says it has some sympathy for the Aucklanders whose water costs will double in the next ten years, but says - unfortunately - it's a necessary pill to swallow.

Aucklanders meanwhile think… Read more Video, Audio

Imagine watching 16 years of hard work wash away in a few short but hellishly stormy hours.

That's what's happened to Waikuku Holiday Park owners Rex and Debbie Jefcoate.

Torrential rain and water… Read more Video, Audio

Outgoing National MP Nick Smith appears to be giving Parliament a wide berth and it is not clear if he will return to serve out his notice.

The MP is under investigation for a spat in his office last… Read more Audio

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