Checkpoint

Thousands of homes and business are with out power in Auckland, Whangārei and Kaipara and Northland.

About a quarter of Northpower's customers are without power right now, Northpower chief executive… Read more Video, Audio

Auckland Emergency Management Duty Controller Rachel Kelleher joins Lisa Owen with the latest details on Cyclone Gabrielle. Read more Video, Audio

Large swathes of the North Island are now under a state of emergency, with many regions feeling the force of Cyclone Gabrielle.

A state of emergency has been declared in Northland, Auckland… Read more Video, Audio

The government has committed another three million in aid to Turkey and Syria.

Meanwhile expats are doing what they can to help the humanitarian response.

Turkish and Syrian businesses throughout… Read more Audio

If you're heading to the public swimming pools to cool down this month - you might find the doors shut.

Some centres are grappling with a shortage of lifeguards - with a lack of international workers… Read more Video, Audio

MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths joins Lisa in studio to detail what's expected with Cyclone Gabrielle.

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For two years Wellington City Council has known about dodgy street lamps which cause the LED lanterns to drop to the ground.

But they've only admitted to the problem today. Our Wellington reporter… Read more Audio

Three months after lifting the Rugby World Cup on home soil the Black Ferns have a new coach.

Allan Bunting, who is known for his success in creating inclusive team cultures, has become the Black… Read more Video, Audio

Air New Zealand passengers are being urged to delay non urgent travel on routes that could be disrupted by the incoming cyclone.

And the national carrier's offering customers some flexibility on… Read more Video, Audio

Packing up the family and moving, or staying with friends - just to be able to get to school and work.

That's the option some Coromandel residents are taking, as the massive State Highway 25A… Read more Video, Audio