Checkpoint

Vaping Industry Association of New Zealand chair Jonathan Devery spoke to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6335179483112 Read more Video, Audio

Those concerned about vaping restrictions say the measures proposed by Labour today aren't good enough, and might not even happen. Labour says it would slash the number of vape stores to 600… Read more Audio

Former Rugby World Cup winning coach Steve Hansen has hosed down some initial shock at news he's helping out the Wallabies. Hansen has agreed to offer some guidance to the Australian side ahead of the… Read more Video, Audio

Northland schools are trying to hook truants back into class, by targeting their parents at the local chippy, among other things. Education Minister Jan Tinetti has today highlighted figures showing… Read more Video, Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is putting on a brave face as support for his party continues to drop, promising to fight back during the upcoming election campaign. Its party vote is now in the danger… Read more Audio

Labour vape election policy's about "putting the horse back in the stable" according the Prime Minister. But some critics say it's already well and truly bolted. If it's still in government post… Read more Video, Audio

The relationship between Auckland Transport and the ferry operator Fullers has hit very choppy waters over the cancellation of multiple Auckland commuter services. From October Fullers 360 will not… Read more Audio

A new charitable centre to help disabled children develop has opened its doors in Palmerston North. Little Stars is the brainchild of a family who know only too well what access to therapy at an early… Read more Audio

Planning on parking in Auckland city? As it stands, It'll set you back up to five dollars an hour in the CBD, increasing to $10 if you stay longer than two hours. And next week, Auckland Transport is… Read more Audio

Web A quiz team that dressed like members of the murderous white American extremist group the Ku Klux Klan has apologised to event organisers for its poor judgement in perpetuating racism and… Read more Video, Audio