Checkpoint

Volunteer firefighter Steve Webster, who helped battle the Nelson bush fires, has been denied residency - despite over 50,000 people signing a petition for him to stay. Audio

Housing Minister Phil Twyford says he doubts it's worth the time of the Housing Ministry to front up and answer media questions about the beleaguered Kiwibuild programme, when it relates to "minor… Read more Audio

Mountaineers from the Indian army on a expedition in Nepal have found mysterious large footprints in the snow that they think belong to the Yeti, a.k.a. the abominable snowman. Lauren Anthony reports.

The head of Destiny Church's Man-Up programme admits there is zero independent proof that it works, but he says he'll open the door to outside scrutiny if it helps the course get into New Zealand… Read more Video, Audio

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

Police say there are no known links between a man who is facing six weapons-related charges and the Christchurch mosque attacks. The man appeared in court today after a package with a suspected bomb… Read more Video, Audio

Newly-released footage of dead and dying chickens on a so-called 'free-range' farm has angered animal rights activists and prompted calls for an investigation. Warning, if you're watching, some of the… Read more Video, Audio

A former New Zealand Army Major is helping to boost security measures at mosques across the country, as Muslims prepare for the holiest month in their calendar. Audio

Former Wallabies player and current Coach of Tonga, Toutai Kefu, says he stands by Israel Folau "100 percent" but says he chose the wrong platform to express his Christian faith. He spoke with Alex… Read more Video, Audio

Four men arrested after big police raids on the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang can now be named after they denied a raft of charges including money laundering and organised crime. Audio