Checkpoint

People living on the streets of Auckland say a lack of voting information and accessibility is stopping them from exercising their democratic right. As New Zealanders cast their votes in this year's… Read more Audio

The forecast hot, dry El Nino summer is placing extra stress on farmers battered by Cyclone Gabrielle. In the lower North Island's Tararua District, a Big Dry could hit particularly hard after a boggy… Read more Audio

The race debate was back at the fore today after the Labour leader renewed attacks on policies by the right bloc. Chris Hipkins slammed National, ACT and New Zealand First saying they are running… Read more Audio

Thames - Coromandel is on the map but in the wrong way and the local mayor says it's putting much needed visitors off. Google's online map service is displaying out of date road closure information… Read more Video, Audio

Ireland are the bookies pick to beat the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Stade de France on Sunday morning New Zealand time. That's Election Boxing Day for those who celebrate. The… Read more Video, Audio

The UN has called for rapid and unimpeded access to essential supplies of food, fuel and water into Gaza as Israel's bombardment continues. Gaza's only power station has shut down, after Israel cut… Read more Video, Audio

Where's Michael? The question the family of Christchurch man Michael McGrath is asking, after his childhood friend was found guilty of his murder. David Benbow was accused of shooting the 49-year-old… Read more Audio

With just two days to go until New Zealand goes to the polls, Labour is pushing back but is it too little too late? The lastest TVNZ Verian poll has Labour up 2 points to 28 percent, National up one… Read more Video, Audio

Volunteers are still travelling to Hawke's Bay from around the North Island to help with the cleanup, eight months on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Temporary housing requirements mean paid accommodation is… Read more Audio

The latest government report on New Zealand's climate says people can expect bigger, heavier atmospheric rivers, like the one that brought record rainfall to Auckland in January. The report says… Read more Video, Audio

For pensioners who don't own their own homes, the cost of living and rent spikes are eating into their income and sense of security. But, around New Zealand, a small number of accommodation providers… Read more Audio