Checkpoint

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6300088793001 Video, Audio

Wellington Airport wants to abort the landing of a pedestrian crossing and traffic lights on a nearby road.

But local cycling and pedestrian advocates say their safety shouldn't be up for debate.

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The remains of eight Pike River miners have now been found as a borehole drilling investigation into the 2010 explosion comes to an end.

The criminal investigation into the mining disaster which… Read more Audio

Isolation times for Covid cases is being cut from 10 days to seven.

It's to help keep the wheels turning around country as more people with the virus and their household contacts are stuck at home… Read more Video, Audio

A number of big name western brands have added to the Kremlin's global isolation over its invasion of Ukraine.

McDonalds and Starbucks will temporarily close stores in Russia, while Pepsi and… Read more Audio

The drive to school, or lunch when the kids get there. Filling the car or feeding the whānau.

Bills or ballooning debt. Families across Aotearoa are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living… Read more Video, Audio

The White Ferns are back on track at the Cricket World Cup, but not everyone is happy.

After a shock first-up loss to the West Indies - the hosts easily beat Bangladesh in a rain-affected match in… Read more Video, Audio

It's been almost a week since the anti-mandate protesters were cleared off Parliament's lawn and the surrounding streets.

Since then, there's been a massive clean up job underway to return the area… Read more Video, Audio

Ukrainans in New Zealand are giving the government's sanctions plan a lukewarm response.

While they say it's a good step - some think it's come too late.

Katie Doyle reports. Read more Audio

It's been two years since New Zealand last fulfilled its refugee quota of 1500 people.

So with so many Ukrainians displaced, how easy would it be for New Zealand to offer a safe haven to refugees… Read more Video, Audio

A proposed new dog bylaw in New Plymouth has got canine lovers' in a spin.

The council wants to ban off-leash dogs from sections of Onuku Taipari - currently the only city beach where dogs can roam… Read more Video, Audio

Critical health staff who are infected with Omicron can now return to work on Covid wards.

Infected staff who work in other hospital departments can also come back to work earlier - on day six if… Read more Audio