Covid 19
Waikato-Tainui welcome removal of Hamilton statue
Waikato Māori say glorifying colonial-era figures in statue form is a reminder of the devastating effects of British injustice.
Hamilton City Council contractors this morning removed British army… Video, Audio
Northland police find body believed to be Bridget Simmonds
Police investigating the disappearance of Northland woman Bridget Simmonds have unearthed what's believed to be her remains at a rural property near Whangarei - where she used to live.
The last… Video, Audio
After the Virus: Work
In this episode; work. Will there be any to do? Produced by Justin Gregory, Guyon Espiner, Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Tim Watkin and Veronica Schmidt. Audio
Realm countries want bubble with NZ, but NZ resists
Pressure is mounting on the New Zealand government to open a travel bubble with its realm countries. Audio
Illegal fishing reports keep DOC busy after lockdown
A spate of alleged illegal fishing near Wellington post-lockdown has kept Department of Conservation staff and coast watchers busy over the past few weeks.
There are two marine reserves in the… Video, Audio
Govt pledges $200m for south Auckland health, but more needed, leaders say
The government has allocated $200 million to improve health care in South Auckland but health leaders say it is only the beginning of what's needed.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Health… Video, Audio
Rest homes ill-prepared for Covid-19, review finds
An independent review of Covid-19 clusters in aged care has found some rest homes were ill prepared for the impact of Covid-19 case, let alone an outbreak.
The Ministry of Health review, released… Audio
Auckland's Commercial Bay opens for post-lockdown shopping
A brand new shopping centre opened for business in Auckland, with hoards of shoppers flocking for some post-lockdown retail therapy.
Commercial Bay is right next to the Britomart Train Station in… Video, Audio
Tourism guides join the conservation battle on wilding pines
Kayak and glacier guides are turning their hand to clearing the country of wilding pines.
It's all part of a $1 billion government programme to get those laid off due to Covid-19 back in to work.
So… Video, Audio
Stranded visitors in Hawke's Bay a 'slow train wreck'
The Immigration Minister says the government is considering options to help foreign nationals relying on emergency help from Civil Defence.
It comes as Civil Defence Hawke's Bay is worried a "slow… Video, Audio
Police armed response trial dealt with 12-year-olds, many Māori, documents reveal
The Police Armed Response Team trial is being criticised for attending call outs to deal with children as young as 12 years old while they were in action.
The controversial teams were officially… Video, Audio
Evening business for 11 June 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Marist College's Black Lives Matter conflict 'an abuse of teacher power' - Collins
Marist College students are accusing their school of racism after they say staff ripped down Black Lives Matter posters they had put up.
At least one student took her allegations to the board. It met… Video, Audio
'We play a huge role' in NZ health - Aged Care Association boss
"Our aged care sector is a nursing-led profession and for far too long they have been undervalued," Aged Care Association chief executive Simon Wallace told Checkpoint.
"I think what we've seen with… Video, Audio
Aged care faces crisis as nurses paid less than DHB peers
The struggles and shortfalls of the country's aged care sector have been laid bare in a new review into Covid-19 clusters in rest homes.
More than half of New Zealand's Covid-19 deaths have been in… Video, Audio
NZSO: Beethoven's Fifth
Beethoven’s famous opening 'da-da-da-dah' rhythmic motif has found its way into pop songs, Morse code and even Doctor Who. By using this across all four movements, Beethoven revolutionised symphonic… Video, Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about how the government is winding back its stimulus measures, with the surprise announcement free childcare will be axed from July 13. Audio
Open for business - Commercial Bay to boost Auckland's post-Covid-19
The billion-dollar Commercial Bay retail development in downtown Auckland opens on Thursday for the first time. Audio
Level One relief at the Criterion Bar in Westport
Day one of level one and things are able to get back to normal. We're heading to the Criterion Bar in Westport to find out how different things are compared with the past nine weeks in lockdown. Glen… Audio
Immigration Minister on the government's plans for migrants
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway joins Kathryn Ryan to talk about what the government plans to do about thousands of temporary visa holders who are locked out of their jobs, schools and lives… Audio