Checkpoint

Two America's Cup syndicates have been granted special exemptions to get through our closed borders, but international spectators might be watching from their couches rather than New Zealand waters… Read more Video, Audio

Waikato Māori say glorifying colonial-era figures in statue form is a reminder of the devastating effects of British injustice.

Hamilton City Council contractors this morning removed British army… Read more Video, Audio

Police investigating the disappearance of Northland woman Bridget Simmonds have unearthed what's believed to be her remains at a rural property near Whangarei - where she used to live.

The last… Read more Video, Audio

A spate of alleged illegal fishing near Wellington post-lockdown has kept Department of Conservation staff and coast watchers busy over the past few weeks.

There are two marine reserves in the… Read more Video, Audio

The government has allocated $200 million to improve health care in South Auckland but health leaders say it is only the beginning of what's needed.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Health… Read more Video, Audio

An independent review of Covid-19 clusters in aged care has found some rest homes were ill prepared for the impact of Covid-19 case, let alone an outbreak.

The Ministry of Health review, released… Read more Audio

A brand new shopping centre opened for business in Auckland, with hoards of shoppers flocking for some post-lockdown retail therapy.

Commercial Bay is right next to the Britomart Train Station in… Read more Video, Audio

Kayak and glacier guides are turning their hand to clearing the country of wilding pines.

It's all part of a $1 billion government programme to get those laid off due to Covid-19 back in to work.

So… Read more Video, Audio

The Immigration Minister says the government is considering options to help foreign nationals relying on emergency help from Civil Defence.

It comes as Civil Defence Hawke's Bay is worried a "slow… Read more Video, Audio

The Police Armed Response Team trial is being criticised for attending call outs to deal with children as young as 12 years old while they were in action.

The controversial teams were officially… Read more Video, Audio

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

Marist College students are accusing their school of racism after they say staff ripped down Black Lives Matter posters they had put up.

At least one student took her allegations to the board. It met… Read more Video, Audio