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Cyclone Fehi used as benchmark for sea level rise projections
A storm that struck Nelson-Tasman 18 months ago has become the benchmark by which councils are projecting sea level rise in the region. Video, Audio
Schools upset at having to pay extra teachers’ bonuses
Principals are crying foul after being told schools will have to stump up for the bill for some teachers' $1500 one-off bonuses secured in the recently-agreed pay deal. Audio
PM: Government won't intervene over Ihumātao dispute
The prime minister isn't budging on the Ihumātao standoff, repeatedly telling media today it's one for the developer and mana whenua to resolve. Jacinda Ardern was in Ohaupo near Hamilton today, where… Audio
Police, protesters remain at Ihumātao as councillors voice regret
A large police contingent and hundreds of people remain at Ihumātao, a disputed South Auckland site, where Fletcher Building intends to build a major housing development bordering land considered… Video, Audio
Suspected killers believed to be hiding in small Canadian town
Police are swarming into the small town of Gillam in northern Canada as they hunt for two teenagers suspected of shooting dead an Australian tourist and his American girlfriend. The town's deputy… Video, Audio
All Blacks’ experiment adds exciting element to big match
Richie Mo'unga will start at first-five and Beauden Barrett at fullback when the All Blacks play the Springboks on Saturday night. Coach Steve Hansen explains his decisions, while reporter Joe Porter… Video, Audio
More time needed to fix Wellington bus problems
A year into the problem-plagued overhaul of the capital's bus network, the region's leaders say they still need more time to fix the problems. Video, Audio
Evening business for Thursday 25 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
$178,000 raised to establish Queenstown’s first mosque
Queenstown's Muslim residents have been praying in their own homes, in hired-out churches or driving hours to get to other mosques. Now they're one step closer to having their own mosque after… Video, Audio
Cars ‘disintegrated’ in head-on collision on SH1
Mark van Boxel was driving on Auckland's motorway when he witnessed a head-on-collision between a man driving a stolen car on the wrong side of the road and an innocent motorist. He told Checkpoint he… Video, Audio
Coroner’s inquest into toddler’s death wraps up
The mother of a two-year-old girl whose death is the subject of a coroner's inquest says she now faces the guilt of not fighting doctors and of not knowing what she couldn't possibly have known - that… Video, Audio
Akl councillors vote for urgent meeting on Ihumātao protest
Some Auckland councillors say they now regret signing off on the Ihumātao land being used for housing. Councillors today voted unanimously in favour of organising an urgent meeting between interested… Audio
‘Bus loads’ of people heading to Ihumātao protest
Crowds are continuing to grow at the Ihumātao protest in South Auckland, as supporters arrive from across the country. There are now more than 300 people onsite, with no signs of the occupation… Video, Audio
Mozambique scam: NZ banker Andrew Pearse likely negotiated plea deal
An organisation advocating for debt relief in developing countries says New Zealand banker Andrew Pearse has likely negotiated a plea deal. Video, Audio
Comancheros gang member jailed for 'execution style' murder in Māngere
A Comancheros gang member who murdered a young father and tried to kill the man's wife has been jailed for life. Audio
Three people arrested at Ihumatao
Three people have been arrested at a controversial site near Auckland Airport tonight. Audio
Leopard seal captures attention at Wellington's Oriental Bay
A leopard seal has made it all the way into Wellington's Oriental Bay - the first time the mammal is believed to have come so close to the capital city. Video, Audio
INF says more sponsors needed to cover Silver Ferns prize-money
The head of the International Netball Federation says its first priority is to make sure teams can cover their costs of playing in the World Cup by bringing in more sponsorship. Audio
Greens back down on Simon Bridges attack ad
This afternoon the Greens tweeted a video that took aim at the National Party leader', by making fun of his distinctive accent, and his low polling. Video, Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 23rd July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
