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Multi-million dollar cycle trail project gets green light
A multi-million dollar cycle trail project in Otago has been given the green light after more than a decade searching for funds. Video, Audio
Destiny Church Auckland branch fails to file annual returns on time
The Auckland branch of Destiny Church has been put on notice by the Department of Internal Affairs for failing to file its latest annual returns on time. Audio
Auckland Councillor wants to declare a climate emergency
So are people heeding the call of the climate strikers? Auckland Councillor Penny Hulse is taking a proposal to declare a climate emergency to the council next month. Video, Audio
Students skip school for climate change strike
Thousands of children called on adults to get real about climate change in mass protests around the country today. Video, Audio, Gallery
Students prepare for nationwide climate action
Students at an Auckland college held a lie-in this afternoon in preparation for the second nationwide student strike for climate action. Video, Audio
Outrage over delay to defrock Otago priest
Survivors of sexual abuse say they are outraged it took more than 15 years to defrock a paedophile priest after he was convicted. Video, Audio
Police say Bridget Simmonds' disappearance is a 'mystery'
Police say the disappearance of Northland woman Bridget Simmonds, who was last seen in Whangarei three months ago, is a mystery. Video, Audio
Grant Robertson says govt debt target will likely change
The government intends to ease its self-imposed rules around how much money it can borrow, and give itself the licence to take on up to $15 billion more debt, if it's re-elected. Audio
Destiny Church leaders launch political party
Destiny Church's leaders Brian and Hannah Tamaki have launched a new political party called Coalition New Zealand, which they say is a voice for the 'silent majority'. Video, Audio
Govt unveils Hutt Valley to Wellington cycle route designs
The government has unveiled plans to build a cycleway in a particularly treacherous route for cyclists between the capital and the Hutt Valley, with $94 million set aside for the project. Video, Audio
Katrina Rore returns to Silver Ferns
Former captain Katrina Rore has made a return to the Silver Ferns, being named in the New Zealand world cup netball squad in Invercargill this afternoon. Video, Audio
Logging boss alleged to have told driver to flout rules
Northland's largest logging truck company is allowed to continue operating despite being ordered off the road by the Transport Agency for allegedly breaching safety rules. Video, Audio
IPCA rules fatal police chase should never have happened
The grandfather of a Ihaia Maxwell, a teenager killed during a Palmerston North police pursuit, says he doesn't blame the officer involved but hopes police can find other ways of apprehending drivers.
…Evening business for Thurs 23 May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Major failings contributed to Fox Glacier crash
Transport Investigators have found the pilot of a doomed helicopter flight which crashed in bad weather on Fox Glacier wasn't trained or experienced enough for scenic operations. Audio
'A voice for the silent majority'
Hannah Tamaki, the leader of the new political party Coalition New Zealand, sat down with Lisa Owen to talk policy priorities and perverts at parliament. Video, Audio
Sports groups smarting over $50m Yarrow Stadium bill
Taranaki Regional Council says a decision to spend up to $50 million to repair the earthquake prone Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth will mean the province will soon be able to host major events again. Audio
St John CEO confident of 'big announcement' next year
St John Ambulance CEO Peter Bradley says he's been on a roadtrip meeting more than 1000 ambulance staff and he's committed to giving them more resources and more money. He spoke with Checkpoint… Video, Audio
Renewed calls for police to stop chasing young drivers
One person remains in a stable condition, and another's been discharged from hospital, following a police pursuit which ended in a crash in the West Auckland suburb of Te Atatu last night. Audio
National committed to changing culture at Parliament – MP
National MP Barbara Kuriger says National is "open and on board" with improving workplace culture at Parliament, following a review which found bullying was rife. Audio
