RNZ
Nelson boarding hostel now a mini prison, neighbours say
Residents who live near a large boarding hostel in central Nelson are worried they can't find out more about former prisoners who are living there. Video, Audio
National pledges to extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks
National says it will extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks if it wins the election because it can now afford it, but Labour MP Sue Moroney says National's move is too little, too late. Video, Audio
Labour's student allowance boost welcomed by the sector
Students say a $50 a week boost for student allowances could be the difference between living in a cold and damp flat, or a warm and dry one. Video, Audio
David Tamihere emotional as he declares he didn't lie before court
Convicted double murderer David Tamihere was back at the High Court in Auckland today to give evidence against a secret witness from his trial, who is on trial himself for perverting the course of… Audio
Shane Jones happy with #8 ranking on NZ First list
The New Zealand First candidate Shane Jones is delighted that he's been ranked number eight on the party list, saying he was always utterly confident his quality would shine through. Video, Audio
NZ First leader accuses National of character assasination
Winston Peters has accused National Party ministers of underhanded behaviour, but Bill English says his ministers were not responsible for leaking information about his superannuation overpayment. Video, Audio
Teina Pora should receive more compensation, judge rules
The High Court has ruled Teina Pora's compensation for wrongful imprisonment should have been adjusted to reflect inflation. Lawyer Jonathan Krebs and investigator Tim McKinnel join Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Evening business for Tues 29 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
World Cup winning Black Ferns arrive home to first class welcome
Hundreds of people were at Auckland Airport this morning to welcome the victorious Black Ferns back into the country after their World Cup victory against England. RNZ reporter Jessie Chiang was… Video, Audio
'I never imagined it could be this bad'
Austin Seth is one of thousands of people who have helped rescue people from the flooding in Houston, Texas. He tells John Campbell he's never seen anything like this before. Video, Audio
Another $50 a week for students under Labour
Labour promises to increase student allowances, with its leader Jacinda Ardern saying cost was a barrier to education. But critics say the money will be better spent elsewhere. Video, Audio
National's parental leave extension desperate tactic - Labour
National announced today it will increase paid parental leave from 18 to 22 weeks, but Labour says that is a desperate tactic, after the party vetoed Labour's bill on extending parental leave. Video, Audio
Shane Jones ranked number 9 on NZ First list
High profile New Zealand First candidate Shane Jones has been ranked at number nine on the party's list. Audio
Beyond the Beehive - $1 million in Wairoa, what would locals do
Max Towle asks people in Wairoa what they would do with $1 million if they were Prime Minister for the Wireless' series Beyond the Beehive. Video, Audio
Fleeing Gloriavale: Life inside the religious community
Lilia Tarawa fled Gloriavale after years of believing that to do so would mean she would go to hell. She describes what life is like in the religious community, and her fears for the family members… Video, Audio
NZ First leader admits getting single super rate
Winston Peters is refusing to supply a privacy waiver enabling the ministry to discuss details of the overpayment, but admits he received the single person's superannuation rate but doesn't know how.
…Steven Adams opens up on Tall Blacks future
NBA star Steven Adams hints for the first time that playing for the Tall Blacks could happen in the future. Video, Audio
Gang member who threw meth bag on roof says he felt invincible
William Wiki, 35, was sentenced today to six years in prison for possession of more than 100 grams of methamphetamine he was planning to sell around Dunedin. Video, Audio
Black Ferns flying home triumphant after beating England
Halfback Kendra Cocksedge talks to John Campbell about the team's World Cup win, and about returning home to normal life. Video, Audio
Court hears prison snitch lied in evidence at Tamihere murder t
An informant who testified that David Tamihere admitted killing Swedish tourists Heidi Paakkonen and Sven Hoglin, but later admitted he lied, is on trial for perverting the course of justice. Audio