Checkpoint

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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Code-switching star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck appears to be on the outer at the Blues after confirming his return to rugby league next season.

Blues coach Leon MacDonald has named his game day 23 for… Read more Video, Audio

A father, who stopped his son going on a fatal school caving expedition because of safety concerns says the trip should never have gone ahead and someone needs to be held responsible.

Whangārei Boys… Read more Video, Audio

It lacks rigour and coherence and will not prepare students for the rest of high school or tertiary education.

That's the damming conclusion of a top private Auckland girls' school that's dumping… Read more Video, Audio

The government plans to tweak liquor laws so pubs can stay open during Rugby World Cup games that are played outside of normal trading hours.

Justice Minister Kiri Allan says the amendment to the Act… Read more Video, Audio

The tourism industry wants to rebuild better than ever, saying a new era is ahead.

More than 1500 travel delegates are in Otautahi for the country's biggest tourism business event, TRENZ, this week.

To the Coromandel Peninsula where they've had their fourth major storm in five months.

Businesses and locals are feeling the effects of their fragile roading network - and the lashing of severe… Read more Video, Audio

National's leader Christopher Luxon has unequivocally ruled out working with Te Pāti Māori to form a government after the election.

It follows a turbulent period for the parties on the left - with… Read more Audio