Checkpoint

The incoming Prime Minister maintains his government will reduce taxes, but Christopher Luxon has been less willing to stand by the overseas home buyers policy that's meant to fund it. National's… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealand golfer Steven Alker has ended his season in fruitful fashion, winning the Charles Schwab Cup today, earning him almost $2 million. It was a nervy finish for the 52 year old who held a four… Read more Video, Audio

It's finished three months early and under budget. A huge sigh of relief for Coromandel residents and businesses with the announcement today that State Highway 25A will be open in time for Christmas… Read more Video, Audio

The country's biggest bank has recorded a $2.13 billion profit, and is warning of some tough times ahead. ANZ's full year profit is down 7 percent, in a result the chief executive describes as a game… Read more Video, Audio

With government talks into their second week, National's tax relief package is proving to be a major sticking point. New Zealand First flatly objects to National's plan to fund the tax cuts by… Read more Audio

An AOS medic says he was not aware of a "load and go" strategy employed by commanders at Christchurch's Linwood Mosque on March the 15th and believed ambulances were on their way. The admission came… Read more Video, Audio

Kiwi endurance runner Sam Harvey is at it again, just weeks after claiming he was done with ultra back yard running "for now". Picked to be a favourite at the Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Tennessee… Read more Video, Audio

Tourism operators say they don't want new technology to jeopardise the manaakitanga they offer visitors. The industry is facing a rapid rise in new technology they say offers opportunities as well as… Read more Audio

A South Island school is trialling a programme to learn about the risks of an Alpine Fault earthquake. Year 10 students at Ashburton College are using the resource for real-world learning about… Read more Video, Audio

Negotiations to form a government continue, but the key players from all three parties are decamping the capital and heading home. Work is carrying on behind-the-scenes to reach a deal between… Read more Audio