Checkpoint

Former gymnasts have cast serious doubt over the review into abuse allegations at Gymnastics New Zealand.

The organisation commissioned an independent review in August, after a series of allegations… Audio

New Zealand's domestic spy agency is reviewing the huge leak of data believed to be used by China's intelligence service.

The Security Intelligence Service has obtained the information relating to… Audio

The death of two brothers from Covid 19 in less than a fortnight has prompted a warning from their family for others to take it seriously.

Nigel Huirama Te Hiko died yesterday afternoon at Waikato… Audio

The Nelson City Council has deemed a dog, which attacked and killed a sheep, must remain muzzled in public.

Banshee the Husky mauled a sheep in June and was classified as a menacing dog.

Its owner… Video, Audio

The National Party has unveiled an $800 million suite of new health initiatives it's promising to roll out over the next four years if elected.

The plan includes a previously announced independent… Audio

The Finance Minister says he's got a balanced plan to reduce debt and keep services going, despite concerning unemployment forecasts.

The books have been opened ahead of the election today, and they… Video, Audio

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

Contact tracing failed and the vaccination programme was too slow to stop last year's measles epidemic ripping through South Auckland, a new review has found.

More than 2,000 people caught the… Audio

A bus driver has died and two people remain in hospital after a bus crashed into a train this morning outside of Palmerston North.

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The collision which occurred… Video, Audio

New Zealand has emerged from this year's lockdowns better than expected but it's a much gloomier picture for the longer term recovery, with the country facing years of large deficits and ballooning… Audio

Tourism operators say government criteria and advice prevented them from applying for funding to save key attractions.

The Strategic Assets Protection Programme has been under fire from the industry… Video, Audio

Tourism operators are demanding a review into the controversial government fund that new papers show was nearly scrapped before it got off the ground.

The Strategic Assets Protection Programme has… Audio

Some Auckland rest homes have begun allowing visitors again - despite no change in the alert level.

When the city locked down last month - so did aged care homes.

And while guidelines allow visitors… Audio

A South Island business operator who missed out on a government tourism grant believes the scheme has totally missed the mark and could land the government in court.

About 80 businesses have got more… Video, Audio

Jami-Lee Ross is pinning his hopes of getting back into Parliament on the fortunes of Billy Te Kahika in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.

The disgraced former National MP announced that he won't be standing… Video, Audio

The ball is back in Rugby Australia's court as the wrangling over looming Bledisloe Cup matches reaches the most powerful people on either side of the Tasman.

After calling Australian Prime Minister… Audio

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

With the borders closed and the country's tourism tanking, it's tough times for most hotel providers.

But one Auckland outfit is hoping to buck the trend - opening today and offering the most… Video, Audio

National wants to put a smile on your face - promising free toothbrushes, toothpaste and supervised brushing for schools in high need areas.

But the $30 million programme has left dentists… Audio