Checkpoint

Tomorrow afternoon the Horowhenua Kāpiti rugby team takes on the might of Wellington in a David versus Goliath Ranfurly Shield clash in Levin. It's the first time in 30 years the Horowhenua town has… Read more Video, Audio

There were warm Scandanavian words of friendship, and of course the obligatory meat pies, for Prime Minister Chris Hipkins during a 24 hour visit to Sweden. But while he was thanking the Swedes for… Read more Audio

Zambia's coach has touched down in New Zealand denying claims of sexual misconduct against his players. According to an article in the Guardian, Bruce Mwape was investigated late last year following… Read more Audio

The Police Minister has given a dairy owners group an assurance she will meet with them every two weeks, as they deal with brazen crime coming through their doors. Ginny Andersen told the Dairy and… Read more Video, Audio

Working as a meat packer is more attractive than the long hours, poor pay and stress of working in a medical laboratory. That's according to a senior scientist who is leaving the profession after… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealand Cricket have stuck with the status quo with the reappointment of Black Caps coach Gary Stead for another two seasons. He will remain in charge across all three formats until mid 2025… Read more Video, Audio

An Auckland Transport proposal could see the Gulf Harbour to Downtown ferry discontinued within the next five years, with passengers forced onto buses instead… Read more Video, Audio

Profits ahead of employee and tourist safety. Lawyers have opened Worksafe's case against the owners of Whakaari White Island today, saying the Buttle brothers had not done enough to inform visitors… Read more Audio

The Hamilton to Auckland train service, Te Huia, has been banned from entering Auckland city due to dangerous driving. Waka Kotahi's issued a prohibition notice effective immediately after drivers on… Read more Video, Audio

With only ten sleeps until the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off, New Zealand's migrant communities are getting together to welcome their teams and cheer for their home countries. This morning, players… Read more Audio

There's an environmental revolution brewing on the golf course, and it's all about your coffee discards. Waste coffee grounds collected from NZ cafes will be used to make biodegradable golf tees for… Read more Video, Audio