Checkpoint

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

Karangahape Road businesses are up in arms after a years-long roadworks' project has pushed them to breaking point.

Owners say their complaints have fallen on deaf ears, with at least one business… Read more Audio

Wellingtonians are balking at the idea of a double-digit rates raise to fund a series of important infrastructure projects.

RNZ understands a discussion document has been presented to city… Read more Audio

The Australian government is making a play for Kiwi pickers, offering a cash reward if they cross the ditch.

Canberra is offering New Zealanders $2,000 in relocation fees to move across to pick… Read more Audio

Tourism operators are surprised their new minister has been so dismissive of the benefit of backpackers to the country.

Some also believe the promised benefits of wealthy visitors is a hollow one.

… Read more Audio

An Auckland wharfie estimates Ports of Auckland is half as efficient as it used to be, because of problems switching to an automated system to load and unload freight containers.

Some ships are… Read more Video, Audio

The costs are piling up for retailers and importers who are waiting on shipments to pass through the Ports of Auckland.

A backlog of ships waiting to get into the port is compounding worldwide… Read more Audio

The long inevitable Black Caps debut of Devon Conway is finally on the cards.

Having become eligible for New Zealand selection in August - the South African batsman has been named in the Black Caps… Read more Audio

Māori sporting organisations have today received their first ever splash of cash from Sport New Zealand after years of calling for some support.

But the $7 million investment is being described by… Read more Audio

The fate of a controversial national Erebus memorial in Auckland was hanging in the balance on Tuesday night, but soon after this Checkpoint story was broadcast, the Waitematā Local Board has given… Read more Audio

Jacinda Ardern's considering options to help first home buyers bulk up their deposit - as the government comes under pressure from all sides over skyrocketing house prices.

The market continues to… Read more Audio