Checkpoint

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has defended the handling of bullying concerns about MP Shanan Halbert. A number of former employees have made allegations to Newshub, calling Mr Halbert a bully, claiming… Read more Audio

Queenstown had its wettest day in a quarter of a century today, with mud, debris and forest slash running through the edge of town after a massive deluge of rain. The town got a month's worth of rain… Read more Video, Audio

It's officially the school holidays and 15,000 passengers are expected to pass through Auckland Airport tomorrow. But brace, because traffic jams in the arrivals hall are already causing heavy… Read more Video, Audio

JJ Smith tells Lisa Owen why his Jack Russells Hazel and Spruce should be permitted on public transport. Read more Video, Audio

The country is officially out of recession, by the numbers at least. The latest growth figures out today show a stronger-than-expected bounce-back, pulling the country out of recession and maybe… Read more Video, Audio

Dozens of firefighters are now fighting two fires in the Mackenzie district. A fire near Lake Pukaki has now burned through 165 hectares, while another large fire has been reported at Mount Gerald… Read more Video, Audio

Returning to our earlier story, Gore is under a state of emergency after significant surface flooding inundated the town. Our reporter Tess Brunton is in Gore and speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed]… Read more Video, Audio

Disgraced New Zealand long-distance runner Zane Robertson has been arrested in Kenya. According to local media Robertson was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm at his home on the outskirts… Read more Video, Audio

Yet another report into Oranga Tamariki has revealed a litany of problems including allegations of bullying, harassment, sexual and physical assault. The rapid review of Oranga Tamariki's secure youth… Read more Video, Audio