Checkpoint

There's now 99 days to go until the FIFA women's Football World Cup in New Zealand and Australia - but fans here may not be feeling quite as positive about things as they were a day ago.

Overnight… Read more Video, Audio

A damning report has found some cancer patients are being denied access to timely specialist care, because of where they live.

The investigation by the Health and Disability Commission detailed six… Read more Audio

As the Auckland Anniversary floods swamped the city, its emergency management and the mayor were out of their depth dealing with the crisis.

Minutes mattered, but most of the damage had been done… Read more Video, Audio

The government has widened its net on importing health workers, saying it will help the country cope during a global shortage in the sector - as New Zealand heads into winter.

It's added 32 new roles… Read more Video, Audio

The mother of a student with autism, who has been left stressed and on the road when "ghost" buses fail to show, says Auckland Transport has to do better.

Hundreds of bus trips a week have been… Read more Video, Audio

With more bad weather on the way East Auckland residents are racing to repair roofs and windows after Sunday night's tornado.

About 50 homes have been damaged, and ten have been yellow stickered… Read more Video, Audio

Demand for a new US-inspired student accomodation development in Auckland is outstripping supply with plans to take the concept to other cities around the country.

The $250-million Carlaw Park… Read more Video, Audio

The Interislander ferry Kaitaki is due back on the Cook Strait tomorrow after weeks out of action due mechanical problems.

The ship's gearbox failed in early March, causing absolute chaos for some… Read more Video, Audio

The government has decided to keep the seven-day isolation period in place for those who test positive for Covid-19.

It will be reviewed again in two months' time. Health minister Ayesha Verrall… Read more Video, Audio