New Zealand
NZ Pacific research institute to be overhauled
A Pacific think tank in New Zealand is being overhauled after a government review found it was failing its purpose.
What makes a good Santa...
Neville Baker was reinstated as Santa at the Auckland Santa parade yesterday, just a week after he was sacked by organisers for inappropriate comments. The veteran Santa, who runs a Santa school, came… Video, Audio
Fuel study will examine if we're being fleeced at the pump
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the terms of reference for her promised fuel market study, which will take a year to complete. Video, Audio
Seclusion is like 'being a prisoner in your head'
During his time as a psychiatric in-patient with paranoid schizophrenia, Egan Bidois was put in seclusion more than a dozen times. He now works as an advocate for users of mental health services. He… Video, Audio
Commuters outraged over Dunedin's cycleways overhaul
There's growing ill-feeling between motorists and cyclists in Dunedin, and a local councillor fears plans to scrap all-day free parking from large swathes of the central city will only add to the… Audio
Families evacuated as 40mm of rain falls in just 40 minutes
Ten families evacuated from their Hamilton homes in flash floods yesterday are still waiting to return as the city council assesses their properties. Video, Audio
MSF report details severe mental health situation on Nauru
A third of mental health patients on Nauru have tried to take their own lives, and a humanitarian organisation says some are faring worse than torture victims. RNZ Pacific's Sally Round reports. Audio
Council staff abused over non-traditional Santa
The organiser of Nelson's santa parade has apologised to those who were upset this year's parade did not feature a traditional Santa Claus - saying even he was surprised Santa wasn't wearing a hat. Video, Audio
Simon Bridges backs embattled MP Maggie Barry
Embattled National Party MP Maggie Barry went to ground today as her leader Simon Bridges batted away questions about allegations of bullying against his MP. Deputy political editor Chris Bramwell… Video, Audio
Evening business for Monday 3 Dec
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Petone man was decapitated
Police have confirmed a Petone man who died on Friday night was decapitated. Reporter Meriana Johnsen has the latest on this story. Video, Audio
Teachers in hospital following lightning strike
Four teachers are in hospital folllowing a lightning strike at a Hamilton special needs school this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Hamilton North School in St Andrews just before 2pm. Video, Audio
Mental health nurses say CDHB bosses are ‘out of touch’
About 50 mental health nurses met with Canterbury DHB bosses today, after two nurses were attacked within one week. Some of them told Checkpoint reporter Logan Church their bosses are simply out of… Video, Audio
Seclusion rooms shouldn’t be used – Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation CEO Shaun Robinson says it's a real shame the country's newest mental health facility includes two seclusion rooms, when the aim is to eliminate seclusion by 2020. Video, Audio
Inside New Zealand's newest seclusion rooms
A brand new psychiatric facility in South Auckland includes two rooms specifically designed to keep patients in solitary confinement, despite strong criticism it's an outdated form of treatment that… Video, Audio
Sport: Fiji women's footballers progressing despite final defeat
Fiji women's football coach Marika Rodu says a big gap remains between New Zealand and the rest of Oceania after his side was thrashed 8-0 in the OFC Women's Nations Cup final.
Sport: Fiji footballers aim to get on NZ nerves
Fiji believe an early goal could inspire them to a shock victory against New Zealand in today's OFC Women's Nations Cup football final in Noumea.
HIV tests distributed across Rwanda
HIV self-testing kits are being rolled out across Rwanda in a bid to beat the stigma of visiting a doctor. Results take just 20 minutes and the test can be done at home. Sam Holder reports. Video, Audio
Halifax investors 'shocked' their money was traded offshore
Investors of collapsed Australian finance company Halifax say they're upset as they wait nervously for their funds, which were frozen last week.
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Flooding risk could force closure of Piha camp ground
One of Auckland's most well known camp grounds will have to remove all of its cabins and could shut down altogether after a report into severe flooding at Piha earlier this year. Audio
