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Floodwaters rising in Kawakawa, Northland
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are wreaking havoc in the Far North, causing flooding, slips and bringing down trees. Kawakawa RSA president, Hector Davies, says flood waters are rising in the town. He… Audio
All whites set to play Belgium
The All Whites are set to play world number one Belgium in a men's football friendly in October. New Zealand Football has confirmed it has provisional plans to take on The Red Devils in Brussels on 9… Audio
Hundreds march against massive landfill
Hundreds of opponents to a massive landfill earmarked for Auckland's Dome Valley marched through the centre of the city today to present a petition to mayor Phil Goff. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui and video… Video, Audio
Evening business for 17 July 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
428 new covid-19 cases in Victoria
Covid-19 continues to have Victoria firmly in its grip, with another record-setting day of new cases. Today the state has recorded 428 new infections, and another three people have died. Video, Audio
NZ rugby unveils new Super Rugby competition
A new Super Rugby competition minus South Africa, Argentina and Japan but including a Pacific team is to be launched next year. Audio
Government rules out managed isolation Queenstown, Invercargill
The Government has ruled out housing managed isolation and quarantine facilities in Queenstown and Invercargill. Our Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown has more. Audio
How National plans to pay for the $31b infrastructure package
National's Spokesperson for Infrastructure and Transport Chris Bishop joins Checkpoint to discuss the massive $31b infrastructure announcement. Video, Audio
National unveils $31b infrastructure package
Tunnels through mountain ranges and an additional Auckland harbour crossing are just some of the big ideas National has unveiled as part of a $31b infrastructure package. The ambitious ideas from the… Audio
East Coast farm owner rejects carbon bids, takes pastoral
Gisborne farmers are ecstatic that a large sheep and cattle station in Tolaga Bay - which has just changed hands for the first time in nearly half a century - will not be turned into forestry. Audio
Australia limits number of international arrivals
Australia is halving the number of international arrivals it will allow back into the country to ease pressure on isolation facilities across the Tasman. The Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the… Audio
Todd Muller knew Michael Woodhouse was involved in Covid leaks
Despite giving public assurances the case was closed, it turns out National Leader Todd Muller knew one of his frontbench MPs had also been leaked confidential Covid-19 patient data. MP Michael… Audio
Locals concerned for rubbish build-up in Fiordland waters
Southland locals are worried a lack of funding for beach clean-ups might result in garbage building up in Fiordland's waters. Video, Audio
Future of NP raceway hangs in the balance
A name change more than 20 years ago is putting the 120-year history of horse racing in New Plymouth in doubt. The council says Taranaki Racing Incorporated has been operating illegally at its central… Audio
Tiwai Point: Concerns over tonnes of potentially toxic waste
The closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter has raised concerns over what it will mean for the thousands of tonnes of potentially toxic waste stored in the small Southland town of Mataura. Audio
Evening business for 10 July 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
National's Jian Yang to bow out at September election
The Auckland list MP has long faced claims about his links to the Chinese Communist Party - even accusations of being a spy. Jian Yang has always denied such claims - but some are today questioning… Video, Audio
Third escapee from managed isolation in NZ
A man in his fifties has been arrested after he escaped a managed isolation facility in Hamilton to visit a liquor shop. He has tested negative for Covid-19 - after arriving from Sydney on the first… Audio
Covid leaks: Michael Woodhouse the latest to be drawn into saga
Senior National party MP Michael Woodhouse is the latest to be drawn into the Covid patient information leak that's already ended one MP's career after revealing he too was received leaked material… Video, Audio
LA cafe intros greenhouse pods to promote social distancing
How do you keep diners apart and safe during a pandemic? A Los Angeles cafe has put up tiny greenhouse dining pods to help patrons socially distance while having their meals. Lisa Bernhard produced… Video, Audio
