Checkpoint

Criticising our politicians is close to a national pastime, but are you all talk or prepared to put your hand-up for a spot on your council?

Local body elections are coming up in a few months, and… Read more Video, Audio

The country's traffic light is staying orange, with the government and health experts warning of a rocky winter.

An immunologist says it will be a winter of uncertainty and the Covid Minister says… Read more Audio

Golfers are accusing Auckland Council of foul play over a plan to develop their courses into more versatile public spaces.

The council wants local boards to acknowledge it isn't sustainable, to keep… Read more Video, Audio

The government is looking to grow the plant-based meat market investing more than $1 million in a sustainable food company.

The loan is from the $200 million Regional Strategic Partnership Fund which… Read more Video, Audio

The housing of 65 families in emergency accommodation could be under threat, as the Rotorua Lakes Council takes legal action against several motels.

They say nine emergency housing motels have… Read more Audio

The Black Ferns have got one back over their Aussie rivals ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

The New Zealanders won this morning's trans-Tasman final at the closing round of the women's World Series… Read more Audio

Care workers have been out in force today, protesting on streets across the motu over low pay rates.

The government has offered a 3 percent pay rise, but workers say that's a slap in the face.

They… Read more Video, Audio

Canterbury's Student Volunteer Army is going into battle for Bromley residents whose homes and laundry have been invaded by a gut wrenching stink.

The foul smell of faeces is rolling in from the… Read more Video, Audio

The Lake Dunstan Trail has blown away all expectations with with more than 80,000 people in its first year.

It was hoped the trail would bring some economic relief to Central Otago during the… Read more Video, Audio

Touch down! Queenstown Airport has officially welcomed its first trans Tasman flight in more than 300 days.

But today's Qantas flight from Sydney had its hurdles with thunderstorms delaying take off… Read more Video, Audio

He's elbowed Scott Morrison out of the top job but is the new Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really the big story of Australia's election.

Close to a dozen independent candidates have been won… Read more Video, Audio