Checkpoint

Immunocompromised people say looser mask exemption criteria means they may need to further restrict their activities in order to stay safe.

Under the new rules, exemptions can be handed out for those… Read more Audio

Almost all the children involved in ram raids in recent weeks are not in school, Oranga Tamariki says.

Smash and grabs using a car have appeared to be on the rise, with police saying they are often… Read more Video, Audio

The government is forging ahead with its Three Waters reforms and says it's time everyone else got on board.

It means drinking, waste and storm water systems will come under four massive water… Read more Audio

White supremacy continues to be the leading driver of extreme, illegal online content in Aotearoa.

That's the key finding out of the Department of Internal Affairs' first annual report on online… Read more Audio

TikTok's no longer a platform for dance moves or mocking your mum, it's become the place to catch the latest crime being carried out.

Recent ram raids have been captured on camera - and police say… Read more Video, Audio

It was world champion versus Olympic medalist in the battle to represent New Zealand in the k1 500m at the World Canoe Sprint Championships.

Locked at one-all, the best-of-three internal trials… Read more Video, Audio

Dealing with Christchurch's bog of eternal stench has taken about 14 years, and will cost tens of millions of dollars.

Today the Council agreed in principle to relocate the organics processing plant… Read more Video, Audio

Staying in the Super City, where five Auckland suburbs are getting a cash injection to make them 'build ready' for 16 thousand homes.

$1.4 billion will be pumped into Mt Roskill, Mangere, Tāmaki… Read more Audio

Aucklanders may need to pay higher rates to deal with the financial trouble the council is facing.

Last year Auckland council agreed to cap annual rates rises at three-and-a-half percent for the next… Read more Video, Audio

There's been an unexpected up-side to the whole Covid experience, with tourists unable to visit, more New Zealanders have been taking advantage of their wonderful backyard.

DOC has released its… Read more Video, Audio

Cancer patients want the government to step up as many struggle to fund their own treatment.

A report by the Cancer Control Agency has found 18 gold-standard cancer medicines are funded by Australia… Read more Audio