New Zealand
Beyond the Beehive: Inequality
What impact has the coalition government's initiatives had on improving the lives of those living in poverty? As part of RNZ's One Year On series, Beyond the Beehive reporter Max Towle and cameraman… Video, Audio
MPs consider changes to abortion legislation
The Law Commission has reported back on ways to modernise abortion legislation - all of which would decriminalise it - but MPs are taking their time to make up their minds. Audio
Miserable weather follows Royal couple to Auckland
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend a reception at Auckland Museum tonight. Reporter Jessie Chiang has the latest. Video, Audio
Aftershocks may go on for ‘some time’
John Townend is a geophysics professor at Victoria University and joins Checkpoint live to discuss the 6.2 earthquake felt widely throughout New Zealand today. Video, Audio
Quake shakes most of NZ
The 6.2 magnitude earthquake was at a depth of 207 kilometres and was felt for 30 seconds from as far north as Auckland down to Bluff but there have been no reports of damage or injuries. Video, Audio
Cute Capybara babies result of zoo's match-making
Little Capybara babies - the newest arrivals at Wellington Zoo - were unfazed by the earthquake this afternoon. In fact, they slept through it. Video, Audio
Protesters call for 'Jesus' to return to Parliamentary prayer
About 1000 Christians gathered at Parliament today to demand the name of Jesus be put back into the Parliamentary prayer. Video, Audio
Murder-accused stalked victim, witness says
A court has heard Rohit Deepak Singh, who is accused of murdering Arishma Chand, told a friend he could make the South Auckland mother disappear if he wanted. Video, Audio
Jami-Lee Ross gives proxy vote to National
Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has given his proxy vote to his former party as he remains on leave based on medical advice. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis discusses the move with… Video, Audio
Meghan beats Harry in classic NZ gumboot-throwing comp
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Auckland today where Meghan smashed her husband in a kiwi classic - gumboot throwing before spending the day roaming the city of sails. Logan Church… Video, Audio
Evening business for Tues 30 Oct
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Judith Collins accused of ‘cyber bullying’ couple
Housing Minister Phil Twyford says National's Judith Collins has targeted a young couple online over how they became eligible for a Kiwibuild home. The couple have shut down their social media… Video, Audio
Housing Minister’s numbers in contrast to HNZ figures
Housing Minister Phil Twyford has said 200 Housing New Zealand tenants evicted over flawed meth tests will be compensated by Christmas, but those figures clash with figures HNZ has supplied to… Audio
207km deep quake unlikely to result in significant aftershocks
Seismologist John Ristau says the 6.2 earthquake started with a "good solid bump" followed by a waving, swaying motion known. He told Lisa Owen deep quakes like this don't usually lead to significant… Audio
Expect aftershocks, Civil Defence Minister warns
Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi says there has been no reports of damage from the 6.2 earthquake, but New Zealanders can expect aftershocks. He encouraged people to check on their neighbours… Video, Audio
6.2 earthquake felt throughout central NZ
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was felt widely throughout the central New Zealand and as far south as Christchurch today. We spoke to people throughout the country, who described what impact the quake had… Video, Audio
NZ Law Society elects first woman president of Pacific descent
The New Zealand Law Society has elected its first woman of Pacific descent as President. Audio
Sport: The Rock called upon to lead Pacific rugby franchise
A New Zealand based consultant believes Hollywood superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson can be used to bring about a Pacific Island Super Rugby franchise.
Govt, community and business to meet over 'Pacific Reset'
Government, community and business leaders from the Pacific are meeting in Wellington next week to try to 'reset' the relatonship between New Zealand and the Pacific. Audio
NZ confirms refugee offer is 150 each year
The New Zealand government has confirmed its offer to resettle refugees from Australian offshore detention is for 150 per year.
