Checkpoint

Carson Harvey was an active teenager, cramming in as many sports around his school schedule as he could. But his world changed two months ago when he suffered a brain bleed that requires major surgery… Read more Audio

Immigration New Zealand is looking into nearly 200 employers as it runs a ruler over its problem-plagued Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. Hundreds of workers have paid tens of thousands of… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealand driver Scott Dixon's hopes of a seventh Indycars championship title were dashed today. Dixon has finished second in the standings after the title was wrapped up with one round still to… Read more Video, Audio

National is crying foul over a new union attack ad which labels its leader Christopher Luxon risky and out of touch. The party says the personal attack marks a new low in this year's election… Read more Audio

Sky City might have to down the gambling chips after being referred to the regulator over a possible host responsibility breach. The casino operator could have its licence suspended for up to 10 days… Read more Video, Audio

In the last month alone eight kiwi have been found mauled by dogs in Northland's Opua Forest by Bay Bush Action Conservation Group. The group has spent 12 years working to restore the forest and had… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealand Fashion week is back after a three year covid hiatus with this year's event focusing on sustainability and diversity. Fashion lovers have also been able to attend more shows than ever this… Read more Video, Audio

Bringing your furry friend to work appears to be a trend in libraries across Tamaki Makaurau.koko_dog_v pkg The reading to dogs initiative has recently been set up at Warkworth Library, while Mangere… Read more Video, Audio

You've heard of Cool Runnings and now the 21st century has its equivalent. This week athletes from a tiny Middle Eastern country where winter lows can get down to a balmy 14 degrees celsius took part… Read more Video, Audio

You can't beat Wellington on a good day, they say, and today - the first day of Spring - is a good day in the capital. Wellingtonians are not usually very upbeat about the weather they're served up… Read more Audio

A small group of police officers and family of missing Napier school girl Kirsa Jenson have gathered quietly at the gun emplacement where the teeanger was last seen alive forty years ago to the day… Read more Video, Audio