Checkpoint

The government has defended taking a back up plane part of the way for the Prime Minister's trip to China. Chris Hipkins has arrived in Beijing for a jam packed week of talks, including with President… Read more Video, Audio

Damaged highways are stopping produce getting to market, and forcing at least one freight company to add a surcharge to account for the major detours they have to take. State Highway Two between… Read more Audio

The remains of up to three more Pike River miners have been located during a police operation to gather video evidence via boreholes deep into the mine. 29 men were killed in the explosion in November… Read more Video, Audio

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