Checkpoint

Crown prosecutors in the murder trial of the woman charged with killing her three young daughters believe she had grown jealous and resentful of her children. Lauren Anne Dickason is charged with… Read more Video, Audio

Ears are so distinctive they're as effective as DNA or fingerprints in identifying someone, according to a new study. The research in conjunction with Australia's La Trobe Unversity, studied the… Read more Video, Audio

'Everybody run.' An Australian tourist has recounted the terrifying experience of being on Whakaari / White Island when it erupted. This week, Auckland District Court has heard at times graphic… Read more Audio

Maori tourism operators are welcoming more public awareness and interest in Matariki. Last year was the first time it was marked with a public holiday. This Friday Matariki events are organised across… Read more Audio

St John is encouraging people who can do CPR to download an app which could save hundreds of lives each year. The GoodSAM app alerts nearby people when someone's having a cardiac arrest, something… Read more Video, Audio

An air force plane has flown low over Palmerston North to say a special happy birthday. World War 2 veteran Eddie Chapman is turning 100 today, quite the achievement for a man who spent his 21st… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report.

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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