Checkpoint

The US and Chinese presidents looked to have made progress in calming tensions at a summit on the sidelines of the APEC summit in San Francisco today. President Biden and Xi-Jinping met for the first… Read more Audio

The Black Caps fell short in their quest for World Cup glory in Mumbai last night. India proved too strong for the kiwis and will progress to the final against either Australia or South Africa. Sports… Read more Audio

Death and Taxes; apparently the two certainities of life and both could cost you big time. A report from the Funeral Directors Association shows a growing number of New Zealanders are chosing… Read more Audio

Auckland city council is a step closer to hitting peak hour commuters in the wallet - in a bid to coax some of them off the city's congested motorways. Council's Transport and Infrastructure Committee… Read more Audio

Coalition negotiations are 'scooting' along. That was the message from the leaders of National and New Zealand First, as speed-date-style talks to form the government reached their 13th day in… Read more Audio

A man has been shot dead by police in the suburb of Wainuiomata whilst holding a woman hostage. And early this morning in a separate incident, a woman was killed in a hit-and-run in the suburb of… Read more Audio

The search for Gore District Council's next chief executive is gathering steam after a former chief financial officer, who says he was pushed out, announced his intention to seek the top job. Gore… Read more Audio

"This equity stuff is bollocks": Thats the verdict of Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown when it comes to introducing congestion charges to the city. The council's meeting tomorrow to discuss whether to bring… Read more Video, Audio

Two young school kids have discovered actual treasure, potentially worth thousands of dollars, at a secret spot on a coromandel beach. Nine year old Callan and seven year old Eva discovered a chunky… Read more Video, Audio

A social enterprise in Wellington is helping residents pay their power bills. Toast Electric uses its profits to cut bills for households struggling to afford heating and hot water during winter. And… Read more Audio

If you're sitting in on the motorway in traffic right now, Auckland's mayor wants you to pay for it. Wayne Brown is lobbying for a congestion charge to be put on motorways around the city for peak… Read more Audio