Checkpoint

Medical workers employed by one of the country's largest laboratory service providers will walk off the job next week, in Hawkes Bay, Wellington and the South Island after a break down in pay talks… Read more Video, Audio

Three commercial helicopter tour operators have pleaded guilty and will no longer face trial over health and safety failings in the lead-up to the deadly Whakaari eruption in 2019. A judge alone trial… Read more Video, Audio

'Fire and Emergency is letting its people down'. That's the assessment from the firefighters' union following a report showing Fire and Emergency has failed to train its firefighters on identifying… Read more Audio

50 years on, veterans exposed to nuclear tests in French Polynesia are still waiting for an apology from the government and an assurance that subsequent generations of whanau will have their medical… Read more Video, Audio

Communal showers, urinals and pitches knee-deep in mud will be a thing of the past for many kiwi footballers. There's been a $20 million investment in 30 sporting facilities around the country ahead… Read more Video, Audio

Politicians are split over a Human Rights Commission investigation into housing, with some arguing it's a reason for the agency to be abolished. The commission has released a lengthy report into… Read more Audio

Tīrama Mai, dubbed the ultimate Matariki light festival experience, is about to illuminate Ōtautahi Christchurch. More than 25 installations have been set up in the city's Victoria Square… Read more Video, Audio

Sparks are flying over allegations of shabby sales tactics by one of the country's biggest power suppliers. Boutique company Flick has called out electricity giant Genesis on social media; accusing… Read more Video, Audio

It's school holidays and with the wet weather many regions are getting, it's hard to keep the kids busy without burning a hole in your pocket. Many indoor activities come with a hefty price tag. We… Read more Video, Audio

The Football Ferns have been dealt an early blow ahead of the World Cup before a ball has even been kicked. New Zealand has lost experienced defender and wider squad member Meikayla Moore who has… Read more Video, Audio

Rotorua's mayor says managed retreat needs to be seriously considered for homes around the rising Lake Rotoma. The lake is just a few millimetres away from overflowing onto State Highway 30, the… Read more Audio