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Thousands hit road for first long weekend since lockdown ended
Buses are back, campervans are going cheap and thousands of Kiwis are hitting the road for the long weekend.
It's the first public holiday we've had since lockdown restrictions eased and plenty of… Video, Audio
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Documents reveal serious lack of consultation before police armed response teams launched
Documents obtained by Checkpoint have revealed numerous issues and a serious lack of consultation before the launch of the Police's Armed Response teams.
The trials were launched in Counties Manukau… Video, Audio
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Will domestic travel over long weekend ease tourism fears
Audio 29 May 2020As Queen's Birthday approaches this weekend, are kiwis taking the opportunity to holiday in their own backyard? With international travel bans in place for the forseeable future, the reality is… Audio
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Defence Force combats Auckland drought by cutting usage
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) bases in Auckland are reducing their water use as the region battles one of the worst droughts in recent history.
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Saturday catch-up surgery to clear Northland DHB’s 900-strong backlog
Whangarei Hospital will start doing weekend catch-up surgery to clear a 900-strong backlog due to Covid-19.
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Missing trampers found 'in amazingly good nick' after 19 days
Audio 27 May 2020After spending 19 days missing in rugged bush in Kahurangi National Park, trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor were totally out of food when they were finally rescued alive and in pretty good… Video, Audio
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Community groups hope for better future after Covid-19
New Zealand's response to the Covid-19 crisis has highlighted a range of inequities across Aotearoa, with access to food perhaps the most noticeable.
As we slowly return to our new normal, community… Video, Audio
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Fewer people expect house prices to rise - ASB survey
Expectations that the housing market upswing would continue through the year have been dashed by the economic fallout from Covid-19.
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InterCity buses back on road, but 80 staff laid off
The Copthorne and Millennium Hotel chain says it has been forced to cut 70 percent of its 1300-strong workforce due to Covid-19.
It blames hotel occupancy rates which fell from 87 percent in February… Video, Audio
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Today in music history for 26 May 2020
Audio 26 May 2020On this day in 1948, Stevie Nicks was born. Nicks is best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac, and a succesfull solo career. Audio
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EQC level 2 rules causing more delays, stress - Christchurch couple
An elderly Christchurch couple are crying foul over EQC's site visit policy under alert level two.
EQC says the measures, outlined in emails to clients, are crucial for staff and customer safety.
… Video, Audio
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What is the plan for Auckland's economic recovery?
Auckland has taken a massive hit from Covid 19 and more pain is to come. A report for the business association Heart of the City by independent economists Strateg.Ease suggests a loss of nearly 12,500… Audio
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The Sampler: Perfume Genius - Set My Heart on Fire Immediately
Mike Hadreas elaborates on the theme that has driven the work of this queer-identifying artist for a decade: intimacy and the complexity of feelings that follow. But with rich, diverse arrangements… Audio
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Muller's colleagues weigh in on leadership change
New National leader Todd Muller has a big task ahead of him, but his party colleagues appear to be backing him to the hilt.
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New albums from Steve Barry and The Troubles
Nick checks out new albums from Australia-based kiwi pianist Steven Barry, and Wellington band The Troubles. Audio
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The Sampler: Perfume Genius, Damir Imamovic, Shabaka & the Ancestors
Nick Bollinger discusses another concept album about intimacy from Perfume Genius; story-songs with deep Balkan roots from Damir Imamovic; and the Afro-futurist jazz of Shabaka and the Ancestors. Audio
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The Sampler: Perfume Genius, Damir Imamovic, Shabaka & the Ancestors
Nick Bollinger discusses another concept album about intimacy from Perfume Genius; story-songs with deep Balkan roots from Damir Imamovic; and the Afro-futurist jazz of Shabaka and the Ancestors.
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A Little Piece of Classical Music
Nick Tipping chooses some classical music for your soul. Audio
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Experienced trio exit Air New Zealand
Three senior Air New Zealand executives are losing their jobs as the airline trims its top management for leaner times.
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Sydney-based Kiwi dub act SUB-TRIBE release debut EP
Sydney-based SUB-TRIBE are a six-piece dub-fusion band who trace their roots back to Aotearoa. Their debut self-titled EP - a bass-heavy journey across genres - is out today. Video
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Epidemic Response Committee meets with religious leaders ahead of gatherings decision
The Epidemic Response Committee has today talked to religious leaders ahead of Monday's decision on increasing the size of gatherings.
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Keeping Covid-19 out has to be focus - Cook Islands resort owner
A resort owner in the Cook Islands says despite the strain on his business caused by Covid-19 restrictions he's in no hurry to see tourists return.
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Transmission Gully. Forgotten highway?
Big questions remain over the future of New Zealand's biggest Public Private Partnership Project, Transmission Gully, as discussions take place between the major stakeholders. Slated to open in… Audio
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Super Rugby returns, but not as we know it
Super rugby is back, but it is nothing like before and it's taking players some getting used to.
The Chiefs, the Hurricanes, the Blues, Crusaders and Highlanders were back at training today preparing… Audio
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Mapper's seven months stuck in Aus: 'I love seeing the world from above'
First wildfires, then Covid-19. Aerial mapper, photographer and artist Nick Channon is finally home after his Australian job stretched from three months to seven.
