Checkpoint

Newly released documents show Auckland's mayor supported a plan to keep up to 15 percent of the money set aside for buying up flood-damaged homes. The proposal was later voted against and councillors… Read more Audio

Passengers in the capital are still dealing with the flow-on effects of 130 flights being canned yesterday. Low lying cloud meant planes couldn't get in or out of Wellington Airport, disrupting travel… Read more Audio

The All Whites coach says his side were unlucky to come away without a win over Ireland in Dublin this morning. The teams drew 1-1 and New Zealand pushed for a late winner, but they were unable to… Read more Video, Audio

Israel's cabinet has approved a deal that will see the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, in exchange for a four-day ceasefire in Israel's air and ground campaign. Speaking from Tel Aviv… Read more Video, Audio

The position of deputy prime minister is continuing to hold up the completion of coalition talks. The contest has narrowed today, as National's Nicola Willis publicly removed herself from the race… Read more Audio

Sail GP has left Auckland out in the cold, as land at Wynyard Point is no longer avaliable for the March event.

The international competition sees high performance catamarans battle it out on the… Read more Video, Audio

A lower hutt suburb is getting a well over due spell check.. The council has voted this afternoon to support an application to change the spelling of Petone to Pito One; meaning "end of the sand… Read more Video, Audio

28 premature babies have been evacuated from the Gaza Hospital seized by Israeli troops to the safety of Egypt. Photos show rows of medics at the Rafah Border lifting the fragile new borns who are… Read more Video, Audio

Academic staff at Massey University have made a bid to save their jobs and ensure the future of sciences at the institution. Staff and the Tertiary Education Union have today sent Massey an… Read more Audio

Jonathan Benjamin is facing 20 charges, including four of rape, during his time at the Gloriavale Christian Community between 1986 and 2017. Crown lawyer, Kerry White, says some of the complainants… Read more Audio