Checkpoint

Doctors say the coroner's findings into the death of Dunedin toddler Hineihana Sosefina Mausii demonstrate the need for change.

A coroner says the two-year-old was let down by a system which allowed… Read more Audio

A very public dentist check up might sound like the stuff of nightmares, but a mobile dental clinic was set up in front of the Beehive today to prove a point - the price of keeping your teeth in check… Read more Video, Audio

The government is giving the thumbs down to the idea of privately-run managed isolation facilities in the short-term.

Talks of private pay-as-you-go isolation hotels emerged from the Covid-19… Read more Video, Audio

Pipe bombs were used by thieves trying to get cash out of a Hamilton ATM machine in the early hours of this morning sparking a major police emergency.

The Chartwell Shopping Centre was cordoned-off… Read more Video, Audio

Warning: Report contains details that may be disturbing to some listeners.

Questions of consent have been raised - once again - in the Grace Millane case as it returned to court today.

Ms Millane… Read more Audio

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

A survivor of the Pike River mine explosion says the loader pulled out of the tunnel this week, helped save his life.

Today, Russell Smith got to have a close up look at the vehicle he was driving… Read more Video, Audio

In Beirut anger is building after officials admitted yesterday's catastrophic port explosion could have been prevented.

As the capital continues to smoulder, an email trail has described the more… Read more Video, Audio

Oranga Tamariki has been routinely taking new born pēpi from their parents without any warning, using court orders obtained without whānau having a say, according to a critical report from the Chief… Read more Video, Audio

Oranga Tamariki has been routinely taking new born pēpi from their parents without any warning, using court orders obtained without whānau having a say, according to a critical report from the chief… Read more Video, Audio

The Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says community transmission of Covid-19 in the country is inevitable, but the Health Minister is not as convinced.

Chris Hipkins would not use that… Read more Video, Audio

Outgoing Sport New Zealand chief executive Peter Miskimmin says there's been a 'win at all costs' mentality in the country, and it's time to strike a better balance.

Miskimmin has today announced he… Read more Audio