Checkpoint

Among the cuts on the table in Auckland Council's budget proposal is a slashing of funds for arts and culture - including the UNESCO City of Music programme.

This programme aims to strengthen the… Read more Audio

The Māori All Blacks are one of New Zealand's top sports teams, and now cricket could follow in their footsteps.

New Zealand Cricket is looking at creating a national Māori team and this Easter will… Read more Audio

Recent rainfall has alleviated drought concerns in Otago and Southland, but it's still been another tough summer for southern farmers.

Hot and dry summers have been the norm in recent years - and… Read more Video, Audio

Sheep may peeled or plucked, rather than just being shorn, following a breakthrough by scientists working on biological defleecing technology.

Australian researchers are experimenting with a corn… Read more Video, Audio

With many people still reeling from the devastation in Hawke's Bay, a group of Auckland volunteers are rallying together to get hundreds of home cooked meals hand delivered.

Reporter Louise Ternouth… Read more Video, Audio

State home tenants in houses badly damaged in the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods are living rent free until they are repaired.

Kainga Ora says more than 600 homes need repairing and they've… Read more Video, Audio

Community gardens, marae projects, Neighbours Day and street parties all could be axed by local boards across Auckland.

They're under instruction to make cost savings, as the council tries to fill a… Read more Video, Audio

K-Pop fans have gathered in in central Auckland to hear three artists perform.

Our reporter Felix Walton is there. Read more Video, Audio

The fallout from Zane Robertson's doping continues as his twin brother, New Zealand Commonwealth Games long distance runner Jake, distances himself from the situation.

Zane has been banned from all… Read more Video, Audio

Auckland's weekend ferry services are virtually sunk, with multiple cancellations and timetable disruptions.

Operators Fullers360 says due to crew shortages all Half Moon Bay and inner harbour loop… Read more Video, Audio

National's promised focus on reading, writing and maths has received a thumbs up at an Auckland school gate.

Christopher Luxon's announcement of the party's education policy placed a firm focus on… Read more Audio