Checkpoint

The Greens say they're in the "concluding stages" of their talks with Labour on a governing arrangement.

The parties met for their third round of talks in the Prime Minister's office this afternoon… Read more Audio

It is tough talks and difficult decisions for the National Party, as Judith Collins eyes a possible caucus shake-up.

She's meeting one-on-one with MPs over the coming days to divvy out roles and… Read more Video, Audio

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

On Wednesday night the Silver Ferns playing their first international netball match since Covid-19 disrupted the sport.

New Zealand is hosting the England Roses in a three Test series starting in… Read more Video, Audio

Halloween can be frightfully fraught for a number of reasons - Covid-19, kids roaming the streets taking treats from strangers, and of course the sugar hangover.

Dr Harriette Carr, deputy director of… Read more Video, Audio

A spooky spat has broken out in an Auckland neighbourhood over the future of its iconic Halloween celebrations.

Dignan Street in Point Chevalier usually welcomes hundreds of trick or treaters - but… Read more Video, Audio

The mother of a baby who died after being attacked by the family dog in Hamilton says she wishes she could go back in time.

The newborn baby died in Waikato Hospital yesterday after the attack on… Read more Video, Audio

A Pak n Save supermarket in the Auckland suburb of Māngere has been fined $78,000 for charging consumers more than the promotional prices on six occasions.

The Commerce Commission says shoppers… Read more Audio

Police in Northland are armed, after two gunmen who fired at an officer in her patrol car still on the run.

The officer was driving along State Highway 11, south of Kerikeri, when she was stopped by… Read more Audio

A child care centre in Napier remains open and parents are being told not to worry after a toddler had a weak-positive Covid-19 result.

The child was on an Air New Zealand flight from Napier to… Read more Audio

Melbourne's five million citizens will be able to leave their homes from midnight and all cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and hotels will be allowed to reopen.

Australia's second largest city has… Read more Video, Audio

A Dunedin councillor has been told to apologise for aggressive and intimidating behaviour, or he'll be stripped of some of his roles.

Three Dunedin councillors complained about the behaviour of Lee… Read more Audio