New Zealand
Black Caps beat Pakistan in first ODI
The New Zealand cricketers have wrapped up a 47-run win over Pakistan in the first one-day international in Abu Dhabi.
NZ to review RSE scheme, address Pacific concerns
New Zealand will review its Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme next year. Audio
NZ boosts RSE scheme cap
Nearly 2000 more workers will be able to come to New Zealand under changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Melanoma rates declining by 1% a year
New Zealand's melanoma rates very rarely give cause for celebration but there's been some good news today. Despite New Zealand having some of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, kiwis in their… Audio
Huge interest in Taranaki FASD workshop
What started as a small workshop to help Taranaki families manage Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has had to move venues after hundreds of people signed up. Audio
‘Gullible’ Immigration Minister ‘didn’t look at facts’- National
National's Immigration spokesman Michael Woodhouse joins Checkpoint live to discuss Czech drug smuggler Karel Sroubek's residency case. He says the investigation launched into the case is just a… Video, Audio
Dunedin’s Hanover Hall restored to former glory
Dunedin's Hanover Hall has been a Baptist church and a rowdy night club, but was reopened today after it was transformed into a new performance space for the city. Video, Audio
David Seymour stands by deadly reusable bag claims
ACT leader David Seymour says evidence shows bacteria-ridden reusable plastic bags can be deadly, but scientists have disputed that. He spoke to Checkpoint presenter Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Covered stadium touted for New Plymouth
One of the options being proposed for New Plymouth's earthquake-prone Yarrow Stadium is relocating it to a state-of-the-art covered stadium costing $250m, but the stadium trust can only afford a basic… Video, Audio
Chch red zone prime spot for autonomous vehicle testing
Driverless cars could soon be cruising around abandoned streets in Christchurch's red zone if plans for 'autonomous vehicle testing' get the green light. Video, Audio
Evening Business for Friday 2 November
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Atiamuri - the place New Zealanders go for cheap fuel
Motorists are driving for miles to fill up at a small self-service petrol station in the middle of the North Island, believed to have the cheapest fuel in the country. John Boyton headed to Atiamuri… Video, Audio
Petrol prices drop across New Zealand
Fuel prices have dropped 10 cents a litre across the country, decreasing by 17 cents a litre in Wellington in the last month. But is it making any difference to motorists' pockets?
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Reusable bags killing people, David Seymour says
Scientist Siouxsie Wiles has slammed ACT leader David Seymour's comments about killer reusable shopping bags, labelling them as irresponsible. Audio
PM backs Immigration Minister of Czech man’s residency case
While Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern backs Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway, she says the fact information contradicts that which was used to base his decision to grant residency to Czech drug… Video, Audio
Auckland University creates new Pacific leadership role
Auckland University in New Zealand has created a new Pacific role in its senior leadership team.
NZ to use TV channel to promote its investment in Pacific
New Zealand's Foreign Ministry will use a new dedicated TV channel for the Pacific to promote its investment in the region.
Sport: Aus, NZ's Pacific Games presence to grow
The Pacific Games Council expects the involvement of Australian and New Zealand athletes will continue to grow in the coming years but said any further expansion will be on their terms.
Making steamed pudding with Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle had a quick lesson in the art of making steamed pudding when she visited Te Papaioru Marae in Rotorua. Audio
DOC: Jo Morgan did all the right things
Department of Conservation head Lou Sanson was at Mount Cook when the alert sounded for the fatal avalanche on Mount Hicks. He told Lisa Owen how he spent the morning comforting sole survivor Jo… Video, Audio
