Checkpoint

Benjamin Netanyahu has stressed Israel is still preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza, but he won't say when. In a televised address the Prime Minister sais that Israel is raining hell fire on Hamas… Read more Video, Audio

It's believed at least 22 people have been killed in another US mass shooting, this time in the town of Lewiston in Maine. A man hunt is underway after the suspected shooter, former soldier Robert… Read more Video, Audio

"An innocent child, who should have been safe, and loved." Police say a toddler who was killed in Lower Hutt on Sunday was taken to hospital at least 12 hours after he was injured. The death of… Read more Audio

Were vital clues to the Christchurch terrorist's plans missed by police? Did parliament staff treat the threat with the gravity it deserved? Those are questions the inquest into the deaths of the 51… Read more Audio

The Red Cross in Vanuatu believes sending field workers into communities to warn people to get ready for Cyclone Lola has saved lives. The storm was still a category four and five storm when it hit… Read more Video, Audio

It's believed more 2,300 children have been killed in Gaza during Israel's counter attacks. Almost 5,400 more have been injured and 800 children are believed missing under rubble. These figures used… Read more Video, Audio

A New Zealand ultra-marathon runner is moving closer to a world record, by running loops in a backyard in the United States. Sam Harvey from Christchurch is competing in Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in… Read more Video, Audio

Wellington councillors have agreed to pour more money into repairing the town hall to pay the refurbishment bill of $330 million. The 120-year-old Town Hall has been closed since 2013, after being… Read more Audio

There's a potential storm gathering over Auckland's venue the cloud. The 12 year old structure has played host to fan viewing events for the Rugby World Cup and America's cup, Fifa Women's World cup… Read more Video, Audio

National's promised to crack down on gangs in its first hundred days in government. So what is that actually going to look like in a town like Opotiki where gang tensions are simmering to boiling… Read more Audio

The World Health Organisation is warning of a "public health catastrophe" if humanitarian access and an immediate ceasefire is not allowed in Gaza. Read more Video, Audio