Checkpoint

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders could miss out on the government's cost of living bonus as the IRD does not have their bank account details.

The first of three instalments is due on Monday for an… Read more Audio

Floodwaters stubbornly remain in some parts of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, turning backyards into lakes and sending rubbish bins drifting past the front fence.

Torrents of water have also sent… Read more Video, Audio

Under-five-year-olds in Aotearoa are regularly having sugary drinks as well as eating takeaways including chips and other deep fried foods. But they're coming up short for fruit and vegetables.

The… Read more Video, Audio

Dame Sophie Pascoe's build-up for her third Commonwealth Games has been tinged with sadness and health struggles.

The four-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist admits she's the Camp Mum of the young… Read more Video, Audio

'We're not panicking' - the words of All Blacks coach Ian Foster as his side assembles again, ready to redeem themselves against the World Champions.

The side is preparing to head to South Africa for… Read more Audio

If the 'doomsday disease' - foot and mouth - reaches New Zealand shores, it could put a 100,000 jobs and $10 billion of export revenue at risk according to the government.

Aotearoa is on high alert… Read more Video, Audio

The Associate Education Minister is offering to meet secondary principals who say schools are at breaking point with the stress of staff shortages and student absences. Read more Video, Audio

The Court of Appeal has been grappling with the issue of the fairness or otherwise of life sentences for young people.

The case being heard relates to three people, who committed murder when they… Read more Audio

Several days since James Shaw was ousted from the Greens' co-leadership - and he remains the only MP in the running to reassume the role.

The Green Party caucus met at Parliament this morning - all… Read more Audio

Christchurch City Council head of Three Waters and Waste Helen Beaumont says the city's water networks are responding reasonably well to the heavy rain.

She told Checkpoint the flood levels in… Read more Video, Audio

Another ram raid, leaving another business owner sweeping broken glass and considering shutting up shop for good.

Thirsty Liquor in Wellington's Island Bay is the latest to be targeted - with a… Read more Video, Audio