Checkpoint

Some people in west Auckland could be without power until Wednesday next week. Vector CEO Simon McKenzie talks to John Campbell about why it's taking so long to get everyone back on the grid. Video, Audio

An Auckland woman without power for three days says it's simply not good enough that Vector hasn't been able to get all properties back on the grid since the storm on Tuesday night. Video, Audio

Sam Gaze says the backlash to him flipping the bird at fellow mountain biker Anton Cooper has taught him a life lesson about being a man, and he will work hard to be a better person before he works at… Read more Video, Audio

Wellington City Council says engineers were not prepared to certify 79 Boulcott Street, a 13-storey commercial building, as being safe to occupy due to cracks in the floors. Video, Audio

McCartney burst onto the international scene with her bronze medal at the Rio Olympics two years ago. Now she heads into Friday's pole vault final as the top ranked vaulter in the Commonwealth. Video, Audio

Some Aucklanders still recovering from Tuesday night's storm could be in for a second hit tonight with severe gales and thunderstorms forecast, and a possibility of coastal tornadoes. Video, Audio

Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says the government's announcement to not issue any more oil and gas permits shows it is meeting international obligations the previous government… Read more Video, Audio

Nurses picketed outside Waitakere Hospital for two hours today trying to garner support for their pay and working conditions dispute with the country's District Health Boards. Audio

A teacher who assaulted their own child but was still working at an early childhood centre is one of a record number of official complaints about ECEs in 2016. RNZ Education Correspondent John… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealand Mountain biker Sam Gaze speaks to Joe Porter shortly after winning Gold at the Commonwealth Games. Video, Audio

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

There's growing frustration about the time it is taking to restore power in Auckland after the storm on Tuesday night, as power remains cut to 25,000 properties. Video, Audio