Checkpoint

In an early Christmas gift to Aucklanders, the Council has decided to ease residential water restrictions this summer.

The city has been under restrictions since May, when storage across all… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

The Māori Party's two MPs have walked out of the House in protest late this afternoon. They have been caught by Parliament's rules that specify which parties can speak and which cannot in this… Audio

Green Party co-leader James Shaw made one of the cheekier requests during Parliament's opening day when he asked speaker Trevor Mallard to bin rules requiring male MPs to wear ties.

Mr Mallard joins… Video, Audio

Green Party co-leader James Shaw made one of the cheekier requests during Parliament's opening day when he asked speaker Trevor Mallard to bin rules requiring male MPs to wear ties.

Checkpoint… Video, Audio

Nurses are seeking a please explain over new Ministry of health guidelines for the use of protective masks in managed isolation and quarantine saying its not clear whether they go far enough.

Nurses… Audio

Figures from Fiji indicate alarming levels of abuse and neglect of children in the country.

Latest government figures reveal there were 870 cases of child abuse and neglect recorded between January… Audio

A Covid-19 contact tracing card trialled by iwi volunteers has earned the thumbs-up for being convenient and to easy use, especially for those who are not tech savvy, Te Arawa kaumātua Monty Morrison… Video, Audio

The Māori Party is officially back in Parliament, and they have made their arrival well heard with a promise to try and change the oath of allegiance.

A 'carkoi' of Māori Party loyals made their way… Audio

A dead woman's fight to get ACC cover has continued to be debated in the Court of Appeal.

Deanna Trevarthen died in 2016 from mesothelioma, a lung cancer caused by asbestos fibres.

Before her death… Audio

Labour MP Trevor Mallard has been confirmed as the Speaker of the House, as MPs were officially sworn in today.

The 53rd Parliament was formally opened by the Royal Commissioners this morning.

Mr… Video, Audio

Black Friday is looming, with consumers bombed with ads for bigger better bargains to buy now. But are you being gamed?

It's an American tradition with enormous sales the day after Thanksgiving.

But… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

Oranga Tamariki's chief executive Grainne Moss is digging in, refusing to resign in the face of stiff criticism.

Yet another scathing report into the agency was released this week - and the new… Video, Audio

The last two elephants in New Zealand are being moved overseas, after multiple attempts to expand the herd failed. Auckland Zoo's female Asian Elephants, Anjalee and Burma, will be transported by… Video, Audio

As politicians and policy wonks mull over the best solutions, property prices continue to march on up.

So what does it look like on the ground as the market gets hotter than ever?

Checkpoint… Video, Audio

The Reserve Bank says it stands ready to heed the government's call to help to cool the housing market, as all parties declare themselves committed to tackling the affordability crisis.

Finance… Audio

More than 100mm of rain has fallen on parts of Taranaki over the last 24 hours, causing slips, surface flooding and overwhelming sewerage systems.

The emergency response team was mobilised in New… Video, Audio

Urgent genome sequencing in the case of an Air New Zealand crew member with Covid-19 could provide more clues to where they got infected.

The person tested positive during routine screening in China… Video, Audio