Checkpoint

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

Auckland is now the most pessimistic region in the country about its economic future - overtaking Otago.

That's despite the latest data showing the extent of job losses during the city's recent… Read more Audio

It's been a snowy start for the school holidays with flurries down to sea level in parts of the lower South Island. Flights were grounded for most of the day, leaving holiday-goers stranded as biting… Read more Audio

National has unveiled its plan to help get those out of work back into jobs - as well as its mental health policy.

If elected, National says it would give tertiary training providers four thousand… Read more Audio

Labour has pledged to keep the lights on at Tiwai Point, despite earlier indicating it's a sunset industry.

Leader Jacinda Ardern and energy spokesperson Megan Woods visited Invercargill to pitch… Read more Audio

Covid-19 has cost Queensland up to $AU7 billion in lost tourism, and it needs New Zealand visitors now, according to Queensland's Tourism Industry Council.

Australian leaders are suggesting New South… Read more Video, Audio

Christmas on Bondi Beach could be on the cards, as Australia considers allowing New Zealanders through the arrival gates.

Australian officials have intially suggested South Islanders could be allowed… Read more Audio

He's not your usual Sunday morning visitor, but a cheeky kea has managed to let himself into a Nelson living room as part of his new routine of calling in on houses in a suburban neighbourhood.

While… Read more Video, Audio

The West Coast was a campaign battleground yesterday - with both the National and Labour leader there trying to woo voters.

Judith Collins had a packed schedule visiting local businesses and mingling… Read more Video, Audio

The continued rise of New Zealand MMA reaches a new high point on Sunday.

Four fighters from Auckland's City kickboxing gym will compete at UFC 253 in Abu Dhabi, headlined by world champion Israel… Read more Video, Audio

A renters advocacy group says tenants around the country are looking at rent increases of up to 30 percent as a freeze comes to an end.

The government put a stop to rent increases from the start of… Read more Audio

Cricket and netball are the latest sports to be given the green light to host international tours and tests in New Zealand. It was confirmed that the West Indies and Pakistan cricket teams will tour… Read more Video, Audio