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People who refuse to wear a mask or face covering on public transport from Monday could be fined up to $1,000.

However, despite six new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and another at the… Read more Audio

A Covid-19 vaccine for New Zealanders could still be up to two years away, but the government is shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars to make sure the country doesn't miss out.

The exact… Read more Video, Audio

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

NBA players, including New Zealand's Steven Adams, have boycotted the latest game in their playoff series in protest at the shooting of Jacob Blake.

The Milwaukee Bucks refused to take the court… Read more Video, Audio

After being tasered, pepper sprayed and heavily restrained, Alo Ngata was left face-down in a police cell with an incorrectly-fitted spit hood covering his face.

Although police policy required him… Read more Audio

Air NZ could become a domestic operator only if it does not get another cash injection from the government.

The airline today revealed a loss of $454 million for the year ended June as it wrote down… Read more Video, Audio

Warning: Report contains details that will distress some listeners.

'New Zealand's worst murderer' will spend the rest of his life in prison - with no possibility of ever getting out.

Brenton… Read more Video, Audio

A Wellington heritage house gutted by fire last night will be demolished.

The property at 128 Abel Smith Street was built in 1898 and was a popular hang-out for political and community groups before… Read more Audio

A Wellington City councillor who turned his back during a supporting waiata says he meant no disrespect.

After the singing stopped Councillor Sean Rush then blocked an attempt by other councillors to… Read more Video, Audio

'Gone by lunchtime.' That is how the National Party has described its plan to roll back new Freshwater Standards coming into force from next week.

The legislation, only passed earlier this month… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister says she has complete confidence in the border regime, and the government's ability to keep people in isolation facilities if they refuse to be tested as their release date… Read more Audio

Warning: Content of this report may upset some listeners.

On Wednesday evening it was revealed convicted terrorist Brenton Tarrant will not address the court at his sentencing.

Checkpoint reporter… Read more Video, Audio