Checkpoint

Two-time defending champions USA have been held to a 1-1 draw by the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup game in Wellington. It was a rematch of the 2019 final which the USA won 2-0, however they… Read more Video, Audio

An open home was held at the house at the centre of an investigation into the disappearance of real estate agent Yanfei Bao, days after police appealed for help to find her. The house on Trevor Street… Read more Audio

The National Party has attempted to steal Labour's thunder, claiming the party will soon announce a plan to reduce GST on fruit and vegetables. It's an idea the Government has previously dismissed… Read more Audio

Radical" is how the Maori Party describes its own tax policy. And the National party agrees, but for different reasons. If in power Te Pati Maori will remove GST from all kai and make the first… Read more Video, Audio

An otago school boy is youngest ever winner of a prestigious bravery award after rescuing his brother in monster waves and freezing conditions at Chrystalls beach in Milton. The Royal Life Saving… Read more Video, Audio

Today marked a new beginning for the Capital Connection as five newly refurbished carriages were unveiled at Wellington train station. The train service runs twice day between Palmerston North and… Read more Video, Audio

Businesses near a central Auckland sinkhole fear what the future holds after it was announced repair work on the street could take four months. Diversions and detours are in place for the busy College… Read more Video, Audio

The Australian and New Zealand governments have announced a taskforce to make travel between the two countries easier. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Wellington for bilateral talks… Read more Video, Audio

Hamilton Council's outed a pair of illegal rubbish dumpers, releasing a photo of a man and woman off loading a trailor full of trash under the cover of darkness. And they're appealing for people to… Read more Video, Audio

The Football Ferns' loss to the Philippines has put the New Zealand side in a tough spot at the FIFA World Cup. However, with a game left to play in the group stages of the tournament co-captain Ria… Read more Video, Audio

A court has been told there is no question Lauren Dickason was severely mentally unwell on the night she killed her three children and she did it out of love. Mrs Dickason is on trial in Christchurch… Read more Video, Audio