Checkpoint

Buy now pay later services will have to check if consumers can afford the debt they're taking on as the government cracks down on the industry.

Services including After Pay, Laybuy and ZipPay allow… Read more Video, Audio

The unemployment rate has remained unchanged at a record low of 3.3 percent.

While many may see low unemployment rates as a positive, a lack of potential employees is spelling disaster for some… Read more Video, Audio

People who own homes in flood zones might see their property values sink, according to the Reserve Bank.

It has suggested banks could tighten their lending criteria in flood prone areas - finding in… Read more Video, Audio

The Black Caps dropped a chance to wrap up a semifinal spot at the T20 World Cup with a game to spare.

Following a 20-run loss to England last night Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has come under… Read more Video, Audio

Rising interest rates and falling house prices could push more home owners into negative equity.

That's just one of the risks highlighted in the Reserve Bank's latest six-monthly financial stability… Read more Video, Audio

As Rotorua grapples with the future of its emergency housing, the city's schools have been coping with the complex needs of children living in motels.

Since the pandemic, schools near Fenton Street… Read more Video, Audio

Households and businesses are bracing for more pain on the horizon in the form of higher interest rates, as the central bank continues to wage war on inflation.

The Reserve Bank has warned the cost… Read more Audio

A team of doctors specialising in caring for new newborn humans has stepped in to save a baby gorilla.

The newborn gorilla had a rough start to life at Mogo Wildlife park in New South Wales.

Mum… Read more Video, Audio

Some matches for next year's Women's Football World Cup are nearly sold out already - even though individual tickets only went on sale today.

The Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand… Read more Video, Audio

Transport and Immigration Minister Michael Wood has responded to Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's claim that Auckland has a transport crisis.

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