Checkpoint

As part of RNZ's 2020 election coverage we're looking at communities who are part of the country's changing face and identity.

In the south of the South Island, the burgeoning Pacific population says… Read more Audio

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

The Health Minister has told the indebted Canterbury DHB it's in an unsustainable position and needs to get back on a stable financial footing when he met face to face with officials and staff today.

The largest number of imported cases of Covid-19 in a month were reported today, but health officials say this shows the system is working.

There were 12 cases in managed isolation today - of whom… Read more Audio

Business New Zealand says National's plans to change legislation to allow for wage subsidy claw backs are 'wrong' and 'misguided'. Read more Audio

Two debates down and it was back on the campaign trail for National leader Judith Collins.

She and her Labour opponent faced off the Newshub debate, but today Ms Collins headed north to unveil a new… Read more Audio

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern used a peanut butter factory in Nelson today to announce her party's policy on the cost of living.

It's where the party announced its fiscal plan and how it wants to… Read more Video, Audio

Rugby's supposedly a sport for people of all shapes and sizes - and while many youngsters want to give the game a go, the traditional weekend model doesn't work for everyone. That's where Sense Rugby… Read more Video, Audio

Students have spent much of this semester learning online - so believe it would be unfair to make them sit regular tests and should instead sit online, open-book exams. Audio

The blame game continues in Super Rugby - with South Africa saying responsibility for its planned move to Europe lies squarely with New Zealand. New Zealand Rugby, though, says South Africa's been… Read more Audio

A sense of normality has started to return to the lower South Island after a polar blast turned spring into a winter wonderland. While the snow is melting, for some there are still challenges ahead… Read more Audio

The first debate of the 2020 US Presidential election has delivered fireworks and drama as both candidates shouted and lobbed personal attacks at each other. Joe Biden described Donald Trump as a liar… Read more Audio