Checkpoint

A Christchurch restaurant that opens when its owner wants to is still doing a roaring trade without hiking its prices. Addington's Afghan restaurant doesn't advertise, has no set times and no menu… Read more Video, Audio

It's probable that no-one will ever be convicted for the abuse of patients at Lake Alice psychiatric hospital's notorious child and adolescent unit. This week the High Court ordered a halt to charges… Read more Audio

It's now thought the US navy detected sounds that signalled the catastrophic implosion of the Titan sub during its descent to the Titanic wreckage. Multiple chunks of debris from the vessel have been… Read more Video, Audio

Back to the Tai Rāwhiti now where a state of emergency remains in place as more wild weather moves in. Greg Shelton is the Civil Defence area manager for Uawa / Tolaga Bay and he spoke to Lisa Owen… Read more Video, Audio

Goodbye to ghost buses, that's the promise from Auckland's newly appointed public transport boss. Up to 1,000 Auckland bus services each week have been cancelled because of a driver shortage. While… Read more Video, Audio

It's Super Rugby final time as the Chiefs and Crusaders do battle for the title tomorrow night. Waikato Stadium is sold out for the blockbuster clash which sees the table topping Chiefs up against the… Read more Video, Audio

Pike River families say pictures of remains in the mine have given them some reassurance that the miners died quickly. Police have confirmed they've found more bodies inside Pike River Mine, as part… Read more Video, Audio

In Tai Rāwhiti more than 150 people have been forced to leave their homes in the last 24 hours as foul weather hammers the area that is still trying to get back on its feet after cyclone Gabrielle… Read more Video, Audio

Residents in Te Karaka in Tairawhiti are self evacuating with the region in a state of emergency Heavy rain's expected to last until Sunday Te Karaka Volunteer Fire Brigade Fire Chief Jamie Simpson… Read more Video, Audio

An oceanographer, who co-led an expedition to create the first map of the Titanic on the ocean floor, believes authorities should narrow their search for the missing Titan to a five to ten kilometre… Read more Video, Audio

It's not just New Zealand feeling left out in the cold by Taylor Swift.

A Queensland MP has launched a petition for her to add a show in his state, during her world tour next year. Liberal MP Andrew… Read more Audio