Checkpoint

While our borders remain basically closed to every one but New Zealand citizens and permanent residents to prevent Covid-19 cases being imported,

Hundreds of foreigners have actually been allowed… Video, Audio

Another death of an unarmed black man in police custody has sparked anger across the US.

George Floyd begged for his life as a white officer pressed his knee against the African-American man's neck… Audio

"I've been looking for you" - those were the first words of New Zealand Defence Force medic Jase Denharder as he reached trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor.

Amid emotional scenes the pair… Video, Audio

A New Zealand website is claiming that Covid-19 can be cured by drinking bleach.

The site claims that chlorine dioxide has been "tested effective against coronavirus", and recommends that people with… Video, Audio

Covid 19 restrictions have seen scores of restaurants around the country close their doors for good.

While the wage subsidy has helped some, it does nothing to help pay commercial rents, and with… Video, Audio

And those who have been struggling to get by long before the pandemic hit say they've been left feeling like they're less deserving of support.

They're accusing the government of treating them… Audio

Both sides of the political spectrum are criticising the government on what is being described as a two-tiered benefit system.

The government has received backlash after announcing a payment for… Audio

How does New Zealand connect with international researchers and get in on the vaccine game?

Lisa Owen asked the Minister for Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods. Video, Audio

New Zealand scientists have been given a leg up in the global race for a Covid-19 vaccine, with the government announcing it will inject millions into research and development here and overseas.

The… Audio

New Zealander Chris Elphick has been holed up in a Wellington hotel since before the lockdown started, basically trapped, waiting for a flight to back to Vanuatu where he now lives - and his partner… Video, Audio

Excited but exhausted - that's how students are finding returning to the classroom a week after the lockdown.

While school attendance has fallen slightly, principals report attendance is gradually… Audio

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The whānau of a teenager tortured and hanged in south Auckland two years ago have spoken of their pain and grief in court.

Dimetrius… Audio

Evening business for 26 May 2020 Video, Audio

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

The new leadership of the National Party found themselves in an embarrassing tangle over Māori representation at their first caucus today - before they'd even walked into the room.

Todd Muller and… Audio

A Covid-19 vaccine is the 'Everest' of medicine, and the race is on to beat corporate interests to the top of the mountain, Professor Graham Le Gros from Malaghan Institute says.

The government has… Video, Audio

It has been a day of extraordinary movement in New Zealand journalism.

First came news of significant jobs losses at Mediaworks today.

Then it was revealed that Stuff, one of the country's largest… Audio

The government is loosening up the limit of social gatherings before the weekend and a decision on when the country moves to level one is just weeks away.

Social gatherings of up to 100 people will… Audio

National MP Amy Adams has cancelled plans to retire from Parliament to instead take the number three spot in the party's shadow cabinet.

The former justice, social housing & social investment… Video, Audio

Our borders may be closed but some international backpackers are still making the most of their New Zealand travel dreams.

There are estimated to be up to 150,000 overseas visitors still in the… Video, Audio