Checkpoint

Tributes to Sir Graham Latimer led by Education Minister Hekia Parata. Transport Minister, Simon Bridges, rejects Greens co-leader, James Shaw's question on greenhouse gas emissions as being… Read more Audio

The Minister for the Environment says removing 90,000 litres of toxic chemicals from a Timaru building is a priority. Audio

A man in Nauru has lost his job after challenging the government and complaining about his pay. RNZ International's Alex Perrottet reports. Audio

Employers say new guidelines for pay equity disputes could cost hundreds of millions of dollars, with female employees involved in such claims able to negotiate directly with their employers. Audio

So-called flying squads charged with finding homeless people and offering them help are actually just non-government organisations, with the Ministry of Social Development playing what it calls a… Read more Audio

Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says the Government is considering pre-purchasing motel rooms to help people who are in the most critical housing need. Audio

A father accused of murdering his five-month-old daughter described her as being in "stun mode" when he made emergency calls. Audio

A steel trader who claims dangerously flawed steel is being used in New Zealand says officials have expressed concerns about public safety. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio