Checkpoint

The traditional Blues versus Crusaders Super Rugby rivalry has an added element this weekend.

Both head coaches are in their final "Super" season before they team up as All Blacks coaches next year.

After years of Covid disruption, a poor snow season and uncertainty around the future of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields, people in the North Island town of Ohakune have something to smile about.

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Gore residents say they're sick of childish behaviour from their elected representatives - with councillors trying to oust their mayor.

The country's youngest mayor, Ben Bell, has been asked to… Read more Audio

A damning inquiry into slash on the East Coast says the forestry industry has lost its social licence in Tai Rāwhiti - and should help foot the bill for the clean-up.

The report says the next five to… Read more Audio

Super rugby returns to Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth tomorrow for the first time since 2017.

Six years ago both covered stands were declared an earthquake risk and the stadium is halfway through a… Read more Audio

The owners of a popular West Auckland restaurant say severe weather and continued road closures over the past few months has forced them out of business.

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The government has found 4 billion dollars down the back of the couch ahead of next week's Budget.

The money was freed up after ministers were told to go away and find ways to save money and… Read more Audio

The Transport Minister has promised the new link to the Coromandel Peninsula will be put in place fast.

But for some residents and businesses, "early next year" is still a long way away.

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