Checkpoint

Claims and counter claims after a massive explosion at the Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist Hospital in Gaza. Hundreds of Palestinians died after a suspected rocket hit the building. It was packed with the sick… Read more Video, Audio

New research has found "significant gaps" in the way domestic violence victims are checked for brain injuries. A study of over 600 incidents of domestic violence that presented to Wellington Hospital… Read more Audio

Auckland Light Rail is one of many Labour Party projects on the chopping block under the incoming National government. The party has promised to scrap plans for the city-to-airport link within its… Read more Video, Audio

Long time labour MP, former minister and leader of the Party Andrew Little has called time on his political career to make way for a talent refresh after the weekend's drubbing. The former union… Read more Video, Audio

A Coromandel tour operator now has some access to a key tourism drawcard after eight months of a rāhui. The Department of Conservation (DOC) closed the walking track to Cathedral Cove after extreme… Read more Video, Audio

A bypass pipe at the site of an Auckland sinkhole is finally operating, meaning hundreds of litres of wastewater will no longer be flowing into the harbour. But that's where the good news ends… Read more Video, Audio

'We are winning the war on inflation' That's according to Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr following the news inflation has cooled to a two year low. It's eased to 5.6 percent. However inflation… Read more Audio

Having overseen the Wallabies worst ever Rugby World Cup campaign, coach Eddie Jones is adamant he's sticking around. Speculation was rife during Australia's short stay in the tournament that Jones… Read more Video, Audio

Christchurch residents could be facing a rates rise of up to 18 percent. Mayor Phil Mauger has said the city council has 'serious financial issues' and cuts are on the cards. Read more Video, Audio

Chris Hipkins remains the leader of the Labour Party, for now, declaring he's still got a bit of fight in him after a caucus debrief to dissect its election night disaster. His longer-term future… Read more Audio

The company behind a controversial sand mine at Cape Foulwind on the West Coast is now planning to establish another at Mananui, south of Hokitika. Last year, residents expressed their worry about the… Read more Audio