Checkpoint

The Black Caps are allaying fears over the fitness of captain Kane Williamson after he was withdrawn from the upcoming T20 series against Bangladesh.

Williamson and pace bowler Kyle Jamieson have… Read more Audio

Emergency water tanks are selling out across Wellington, as the region moves closer to strict water restrictions. New modelling from Wellington Water shows the chance of an acute water shortage has… Read more Audio

There will be security guards at 32 hospital emergency departments across the country this summer. The government is spending an extra $5.7m on short-term security after an increase in violent… Read more Audio

It's a busy time on our roads and at petrol stations. Terry Collins, a Fuel Spokesperson for the AA, speaks to Jimmy Ellingham about the cost of filling up this festive season, and what tips or tricks… Read more Audio

'Tis the season for reuniting with loved ones... and traffic jams and airport queues. It's the busiest day of the year for Auckland Airport, with 63,000 people expected to arrive or leave on flights… Read more Audio

Christchurch's Methodist Mission has been a hive of holiday cheer today, as donated Christmas hampers were dropped off and given to those struggling to put a meal on the table. Volunteers, dressed as… Read more Audio

Animal Control Officers will be out in force at Auckland's West Coast beaches , making sure nobody's breaking the rules. Piha is one of the region's worst beaches for bad behaviour from dog owners… Read more Audio

Locals in a tiny Central Hawke's Bay town want a new vape store gone. A petition delivered to the council calling for the closure of the shop in Otane has gathered 500 signatures. But the shop owner… Read more Audio

New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has confirmed his management group for the upcoming season and it's a lengthy list of people. Seven remain from past coach Ian Foster's era, eight have experience… Read more Audio

Latest figures show road crashes are costing the country billions of dollars. With summer holidays just round the corner, a former road safety officer is reminding people to be safe. Our reporter Emma… Read more Audio