Checkpoint

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

Doctors fear a rise in the potentially devastating childhood disease rheumatic fever could get worse as the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown hit.

A public health alert has been issued for Wellington… Audio

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.

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

The chief executive of Stuff, who has bought the media company for a dollar from Australian Nine Entertainment, says she has no other financial backers at this stage.

Sinead Boucher told Checkpoint… Video, Audio

The week got off to a shaky start for many people in Horowhenua, after a strong earthquake rattled the lower north island region on Monday morning.

More than 36,000 people across the country have… Audio

Senior National MP Amy Adams has backtracked on her retirement plans after last week's change of leadership and is ranked number three on the party's list following a minor reshuffle.

Three days… Audio

Church services and gatherings of up to 100 people have been given the green light to take place later this week.

It comes after another day with no new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand - our third day… Video, Audio

Barbers clippers have been running hot and gyms pumping as the country swings into alert level 2, but it's clear some businesses are still waiting for their precious customers to return.

RNZ Taranaki… Audio

Wendy van Lieshout is the chief executive of Active Adventures in Queenstown.

Her business has been in operation for 23 years. She has unable to operate under Level 2.

She talks to Lisa Owen about… Video, Audio

Despite sourcing an extra 400,000 flu vaccines this year, New Zealand still might not have enough to cover all its vulnerable groups.

The Ministry of Health has admitted it's working to source… Audio

The government will spend $900 million on initiatives to support Māori to deal with the fall-out of Covid-19.

The package includes $400 million on Māori education, a $137 million boost to Whānau Ora… Audio

Whether it was a much needed catch up with a friend for coffee, or a dash to ToyWorld for a belated birthday present, Wellingtonians were out in force on Thursday as retailers reopened for business… Video, Audio

Brett O'Riley is the chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association.

He talks to Lisa Owen about the Budget and New Zealand's economic future. Video, Audio

The 2020 Budget was turned on its head and the Covid-19 pandemic forced the Finance Minister to leave some things on the cutting room floor, among them was reducing the cost of going to the doctor and… Video, Audio

And thousands of unruly mops and overgrown beards finally got the chop on Thursday. Huge lines formed outside the country's hairdressers, but some shop owners are concerned business could drop off… Video, Audio

Shoppers queued outside malls this morning to celebrate the start of level 2 with some retail therapy.

Businesses that have had to shut up shop for the entirety of lockdown could not wait to get back… Video, Audio

Paul Button is the General Manager of Canopy Tours in Rotorua.

Canopy Tours is a bit of an adventure playground - ziplines, swing bridges and canopy platforms.

He joins Lisa Owen with his response… Video, Audio

Tourism got a carry-on bag full of cash in Budget 2020, but industry leaders say it's nothing compared to what needed to keep them afloat.

The $400-million Tourism Recovery Fund includes a domestic… Video, Audio