Checkpoint

Queenstown hospitality venues are finding ways to deal with the boil water notice, as tourists stream in for the school holidays. There have now been 31 confirmed cases of the cryptosporidium gastro… Read more Audio

"Hello is that you Winston? Christopher Luxon calling." That's exactly the scenario painted by the National leader, who sent a smoke signal to voters via social media this morning. "It's crunch time"… Read more Video, Audio

Wales became the first team to lock in a Rugby World Cup quarter-finals spot after humilating Australia in Lyon. The 40-6 record victory means Wales are undefeated after three matches at the… Read more Video, Audio

Waka Kotahi is working to partially re-open Haast Pass; a critical road link between the west coast and Otago. It's been closed since Thursday's storms meaning locals and tourists have to take a nine… Read more Video, Audio

"We're all gutted": That from Wallabies coach Eddie Jones. His team's effectively been bundled out of the Rugby World Cup, after a record loss to Wales. The Wallabies were trounced 40-6 in Lyon -… Read more Video, Audio

Well it's official, National leader Chris Luxon would "pick up the phone" to Winston Peters if he needs to - he might just need to find his number first. After weeks of dismissing questions about… Read more Audio

If you're in Hamilton get your phone out, because on Monday you'll be able to download a new app to help you discover natural areas in the city. The Nature In The City App has been designed by… Read more Audio

Motorsport royalty will be sliding around dusty rural roads this weekend during the return of a rallying favourite. SuperCar and Nascar champ Shane van Gisbergen and rally legend Hayden Paddon… Read more Audio

The Warriors are gearing up for their preliminary final against the Brisbane Broncos tomorrow night. The two sides will face off at Suncorp Stadium for a place in the Grand Final. Reporter Jamie Wall… Read more Video, Audio

Warriors-mania is going global. As the side treks across the ditch to take on the mighty Broncos, we found out the vibe on the streets of Brisbane and around the world. Jonty Dine reports. Read more Audio

Rain may have eased, but Southland is still on alert with flooding in many parts and roads still closed. There is now a region-wide state of emergency.. There have been evacuations in Wallacetown, to… Read more Video, Audio