Checkpoint

The greatest rivalry in rugby re-ignites this weekend as the World Champion Springboks come to town to take on the All Blacks in Auckland. In what is shaping up as the biggest test for the All Blacks… Read more Video, Audio

"Relieved and vindicated" That's the response of six former Gloriavale women found by the court to be employees. Serenity Pilgrim, Anna Courage, Rose Standtrue, Crystal Loyal, Pearl Valor and Virginia… Read more Video, Audio

The Prime Minister is on his way home from Europe after a whirlwind trip, and will land right in the middle of a tax debate of his own making. After two bruising polls, Chris Hipkins is fighting to… Read more Audio

Sluggish ticket sales for the Women's World Cup have prompted FIFA to offer up 20,000 tickets for free. The tournament is co-hosted between New Zealand and Australia and kicks off in Auckland next… Read more Video, Audio

Relief and vindication for women who, according to their lawyer, were treated like slaves. The Employment Court has ruled six former Gloriavale women were employees who worked extremely hard under… Read more Video, Audio

There's some relief for home owners, with the Official Cash Rate today holding steady today. But mortgage interest costs have blown out in the past two years ago - and the Reserve Bank has warned… Read more Video, Audio

Two cultures came together as as the Zambian women's football team was officially welcomed to Aotearoa with a powhiri at Turangawaewae Marae at Ngaruawahia. But even the combination of waiata and… Read more Audio

The head of the UN's Atomic Energy Agency has wrapped up his tour of nations with concerns about Japan's upcoming release of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. He was met with fierce… Read more Video, Audio

Scientists are looking for children with cerebral palsy to take part in space-like anti gravity walks for a study they hope will improve the young people's mobility. The research will map healthy… Read more Video, Audio

The red light running train service from Hamilton to Auckland can't enter Auckland City until it sorts out its safety protocols. Instead of finishing up in Parnell, its final destination is now… Read more Audio

Emergency healthcare in Christchurch is at breaking point. The hospital's emergency department this week saw a record 412 people in a 24 hour period. Some patients are waiting weeks to see their GP… Read more Audio