Checkpoint

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6300703803001 Video, Audio

The stampede is on for passports, but beware you may have to wait.

After two years of border restrictions, New Zealanders can now travel off shore and return without having to isolate, as long as… Read more Video, Audio

The cost of taking a train, bus or ferry will soon be temporarily halved to help counter the rising cost of living but not all commuters expect to rake in the savings.

Public transport fares across… Read more Audio

He stared down numerous contenders and saw off many an adversary - now Simon Bridges is saying goodbye.

In a shock move, the former National leader has announced he is retiring from politics to… Read more Video, Audio

Stalling booster rates are worrying health chiefs, who say people shouldn't consider themselves fully vaccinated unless they've had their third dose.

The number of COVID-19 infections has edged up… Read more Audio

With case numbers of Covid-19 on the decline in Auckland, there are hopes our biggest city may have passed the Omicron peak, with the rest of the country soon to follow.

But with at least 15,540 new… Read more Audio

Some people with disabilities who usually have help at home are trying to manage on their own, as Covid-19 sweeps across Aotearoa.

The Disability Rights Commissioner is so concerned about the support… Read more Audio

The departure of the local police station from downtown Auckland has seen antisocial behaviour creep in, according to inner city residents.

The inner city police station was packed up in 2013, six… Read more Video, Audio

Police are warning New Zealanders to beware of sales on social media, because they're seeing a staggering amount of fraud in online trading.

A 24-year-old has been arrested and charged over 27 scams… Read more Audio

A 30-year inflation high of 5.9 percent means a big pain in the pocket for many people.

Today the focus has been on petrol, but the cost of liquid gold pretty much flows onto everything.

It's not… Read more Video, Audio

The Waitangi Tribunal has been told about the catastrophic impact of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, or FASD, on whānau Māori and the neglect of the Crown in addressing access to support.

The… Read more Audio

The government is knocking 25 cents off per litre off fuel excise tax for three months - with the change coming into effect tonight.

They will also cut a further 25 cents a litre from road user… Read more Video, Audio