Checkpoint

Nearly a third of all current Covid community cases are children and teenagers.

Latest Health Ministry figures show 14.4 percent are children aged nine and under, and 17.4 percent are aged between 10… Read more Audio

A stubborn blanket of fog has been causing significant travel disruptions in and out of Wellington again today.

The capital has been under cover for almost three days now and it's grounded almost… Read more Audio

Lifeline Aotearoa is in need of financial help generous donors needed to fill a financial gap left after Gisborne's Rhythm and Vines got canned.

Lifeline operates a phone service for people who are… Read more Video, Audio

The labour shortage is not just tight - it's critical - that's according to new data out today.

The report by Sense Partners for Business NZ shows in most parts of the country, including the entire… Read more Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6302383016001 Video, Audio

Transmission Gully is open to the public, and there's already been a speeding ticket and a police car has found itself stuck.

After a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, vehicles were allowed to start… Read more Video, Audio

From Friday, Auckland Council will be asking for the public's feedback on a new parking strategy for the city.

Despite fears that many Auckland roads would lose their street parking, only three… Read more Audio

Two young National Party members have resigned, and the party launched an investigation into allegations a Young Nat was behind an abusive and relentless campaign against Christchurch-based women… Read more Audio

Fiordland Jet co-owner Chris Adams got half way through applying for a loan under the Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Plan and gave up..

He's been reading the report, and talks to Lisa Owen.

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A government tourism fund that handed out hundred of millions dollars is being criticised for a lack of transparency and clarity.

An Auditor General's report released today confirms many of the… Read more Audio

The All Whites can move within one win of their third appearance at a Football World Cup tomorrow morning. Read more Audio

Later tonight much of Australia will come to a standstill to watch the memorial for cricketer Shane Warne.

The 52 year-old leg-spinner is being honoured at the ground considered the holy grail of… Read more Video, Audio