Checkpoint

Today marks six months since the country entered full lockdown.

At 11.59 on March 25, the country moved into Covid-19 Alert Level 4, introducing some of the strictest public health measures seen… Read more Audio

Some of Christchurch's earthquake damaged red-zone land is another step closer to having some long term decisions made about its future. Today the Minister of Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Megan… Read more Audio

Winston Peters says New Zealand's border will re-open sooner than people think and mass immigration should be consigned to the past.

With foreign arrivals flat-lining, we asked the main political… Read more Audio

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

Officials have identified 35 close contacts of the three community covid-19 cases who travelled to Taupo.

Eight have returned negative test results, while the rest have been or are in the process of… Read more Audio

The Silver Ferns and the Black Caps will resume international play next month with both sports being given the all clear to host international teams.

The Silver Ferns will host England in a… Read more Audio

Aucklanders fleeing the city for the school holidays are being urged to be patient as they hit the road out of town, with damage to the Harbour Bridge still causing some delays.

Two of the bridge's… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says a "dangerous settlement" at Ihumātao is just around the corner and only his party will stop it.

During a speech at Orewa to around 100 people today, Mr… Read more Audio

What happens when you spend three years working to create a virtual world for international audiences - only for a pandemic to disrupt it all?

A Miramar creative duo took their own personal and… Read more Video, Audio

A man has given a harrowing account of the consequences to his life after going into state care in the 1970s.

Earl White, which is a pseudonym, has given evidence to the Abuse in Care Royal… Read more Audio

New Zealand Rugby has been left blindsided and angry after SANZAR released the draw for the end of year Rugby Championship forcing the All Blacks to spend Christmas in quarantine.

The draw sees the… Read more Video, Audio

Turning youthful aggression into a constructive career is behind a mentorship programme set-up by one of the biggest names in New Zealand's thriving mixed martial arts scene.

Dan Hooker is ranked… Read more Video, Audio