Checkpoint

Victims of a predator in the Gloriavale Christian community have described him as an opportunist who used the vulnerability of his victims to exploit them. Jonathan Benjamin has been sentenced to 11… Read more Audio

The Coalition has instructed Kainga Ora to take a tougher line on disruptive and unruly tenants - evicting the worst offenders and chasing down overdue rent. Ministers have sent a letter to the… Read more Audio

The government still 'intends' to deliver tax cuts by July, but won't lock them in until they've got them past their coalition partners. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has agreed with reports… Read more Audio

The government has launched it's crack down on so called disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants. It wants the social housing agency to chase down rent arrears and to strengthen its approach to terminating… Read more Audio

Northland's sick and beleagured birds may have to find somewhere else nest and recovery, unless a well known local charity lands a cash injection and soon. Each year, the Whangarei bird recovery… Read more Audio

Schools are fighting back to save the free school lunch programme, Ka Ora Ka Ako. Today Arakura School in Wainuiomata invited representatives of the teacher unions, Principals Federation and Health… Read more Audio

National's tax cut promise was a cornerstone of its election campaign, but the Finance Minister said while it's still their intention, it needs to go through cabinet first. Video journalist Nathan… Read more Audio

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine has become the second New Zealander to win the Women's Indian Premier League. Devine's Royal Challenger Bangalore side had an eight wicket win over the Delhi Capitals… Read more Audio

The Coalition has instructed Kāinga Ora to take a tougher line on unruly tenants, following through on key campaign commitment. Ministers have sent a letter to the housing agency's board, demanding it… Read more Audio

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Benjamin Netanyahu pressing ahead with plans for a military operation in southern Gaza, despite international warnings against a move… Read more Audio

Doctors are calling for a ban on engineered stone that's commonly used in kitchen and bathroom benchtops saying it's causing serious illness and death to workers, who are processing it. Silica dust… Read more Audio