Checkpoint

Workers in our key business districts are returning to offices of dusty desks, blank screens, and staff rooms that, for once, don't stink of your workmates leftovers.

Now that some vax mandates are a… Read more Audio

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick is one of several mayors to be stepping down this year across New Zealand.

She talks to Lisa Owen about why councils matter.

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It's local elections year - which means politicians up and down the country are strutting their wares hoping to be re-elected - or pick up a seat for the first time on the powerful local bodies.

And… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6302922684001 Video, Audio

A popular Dunedin bar is sticking with vaccine passes even though they are not compulsory anymore.

As of midnight last night - the requirement for passes and most mandates expired.

But for Woof bar… Read more Video, Audio

When is a night club not a night club?

A so-called 'grey area' in the Covid-19 rules means some bars and venues have been hosting parties despite the red light setting without enforcing mask-wearing… Read more Audio

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Ukrainian town of Bucha, to see first hand the devastation left by Russian forces.

The visit comes after the world has reacted with shock and horror to… Read more Audio

It was pedal to the metal last month as buyers raced to snap up gas guzzlers - utes and SUVs - ahead of the high emissions vehicle fee introduced this month.

Motor Industry Association figures show… Read more Video, Audio

China's zero-Covid strategy is causing headaches for some primary sector exporters.

A resurgence of the virus within the country has prompted strict lockdowns - significantly disrupting economic… Read more Audio

It's Ross Taylor's last international match. He bows out after his 450th and final game for New Zealand - and retires as New Zealand's highest ever run scorer.

Our reporter Clay Wilson is at the game… Read more Video, Audio

Salty deep fried bits of sunshine - chips, crisps - you may have eaten a few during lockdown. Apparently the Australians did too.

Now Nelson-based company Proper Crisps is expanding further across… Read more Video, Audio

For coastal Southland it's the driest summer on record and there's no real relief forecast as the drought pushes into the north of the region.

With meat and milk prices, there were hopes for bumper… Read more Audio