New Zealand
David Clark: No more money for nurses
Health Minister David Clark joins Checkpoint live to respond to the nurses' decision to reject the DHBs' pay offer and why he offered Counties Manukau dhb acting chair Rabin Rabindran what he said was… Video, Audio
Nurses vote to reject DHB pay offer
Thousands of nurses are poised to walk off the job next month for the first time in nearly 30 years after rejecting a new pay offer from district health boards. But DHBs say there is simply no more… Video, Audio
Ancient Christopher Colombus letter returned to Vatican
A 525-year-old copy of a letter by Christopher Columbus mysteriously stolen from the Vatican was returned on Thursday after joint sleuthing by US Homeland Security agents and Holy See antiquity… Video, Audio
Life as a prominent politician's child
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford will be welcoming their first child any day now. Following the birth, the new parents are expected to pose for photographs outside the… Video, Audio
Another hard winter for some Kaikōura businesses
A second hard winter is on its way for some Kaikōura businesses, after a summer season interrupted by cyclones and other wild weather. Some are wondering how they will keep their doors open. Logan… Video, Audio
Farmer’s second herd infected with Mycoplasma bovis
Two more cases of Mycoplasma bovis have been confirmed, one near Hastings, and another managed by Waikato farmer Henk Smit near Cambridge, who has already lost one of his herds to the disease. That… Audio
MPI apologises over M bovis privacy comments
The Ministry for Primary Industries has apologised for misleading farmers about the Privacy Act and naming properties infected with mycoplasma bovis. Audio
Belinda Clark on Amelia Kerr’s incredible achievement
Former Australian cricketer Belinda Clark, whose batting record was smashed by Amelia Kerr against Ireland yesterday, says the teenager has a huge future. Ms Clark told Alex Perrottet she was thrilled… Video, Audio
New Nauru law silences public over court cases
Nauru is courting controversy again with a new law that punishes people for speaking publicly about court cases and publishing court decisions. Alex Perrottet talks to the country's former resident… Video, Audio
Govt loans $10m for Mt Ruapehu gondola
Move over Queenstown and Rotorua, Mount Ruapehu is getting a gondola too...with the help of a $10 million government loan. The government says it could transform the central North Island, but some… Audio
Man pledges to never drive again after causing fatal crash
The driver who hit and killed Paekakariki runner Caroline Boyd says he will never get behind the wheel again. Nathan James Lyon has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after pleading… Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday, June 15
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
All Blacks prepare for second test against France
The skull fracture suffered by Remy Grosso in the first test at Eden Park last week has reignited debate again today after All Blacks Sam Cane and Ofa Tu'ungafasi escaped punishment. Rugby reporter… Video, Audio
Conditions on Auckland Council report 'insulting' - councillor
"Insulting" - that's how one of the Auckland councillors has described the conditions imposed on them around the release of a council report into the feasibility of a downtown stadium. Efeso Collins… Video, Audio
Father says red flags raised at Waikato DHB before son's death
The father of a young man who drowned after walking out of the mental health unit at Waikato Hospital unsupervised says his care was a train-wreck waiting to happen. Nicky Stevens, who was 21 and… Video, Audio
MPI misled farmers – Privacy Commissioner
Ministry for Primary Industry's head of biosecurity Roger Smith told 200 North Canterbury farmers that the agency was prevented from naming farmers with properties infected with Mycoplasma bovis due… Audio
Tourist tax and screening details unveiled
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has unveiled details about a $35 tourist tax, as well as a new online authority that will screen some travellers before they're allowed into New Zealand. Political Editor… Video, Audio
Record number of Pasifika join NZ police
A record number of Pasifika police trainees have been recruited into the New Zealand Police.
Rotumans perform at Pacific Dance Festival
An international Rotuman dance troupe is preparing to debut in New Zealand with a performance on the reawakening of culture and identity among women.
New hub reflects NZ grassroots support for West Papua
A growing grassroots solidarity network has prompted the establishment of a West Papua Desk in New Zealand.
