Radio New Zealand
Simon Bridges promises caucus shuffle within 2 weeks
National's new leader Simon Bridges, the first Maori to hold the party's top job, is promising a caucus reshuffle within a fortnight. Video, Audio
65,000 people sign petition to ban single-use plastic bags
Minister of Conservation Euginie Sage says New Zealand needs to follow the 30 other countries which have already passed legislation to ban single-use plastic bags or established levies. Video, Audio
Taranaki takes hands on approach to trades training
Tradespeople and technicians from overseas are being granted more work visas than professionals to keep up with New Zealand's construction demand, but what's being done to train people here? Video, Audio
Colin Mitchell 'has a dark side' at night, Crown argues
In closing arguments, the Crown says gloves with Colin Mitchell's DNA were found at the kidnapping scene and there's other evidence tying him to the crime, but his defence says the Crown has failed to… Video, Audio
Gita forced water, logs towards homes 'like a tsunami'
Konstanca Palzer describes how a torrent of water and forestry logs "came down like a tsunami" when Gita struck the top of the South Island last week. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather: Tuesday, February 27
The latest weather forecast with Metservice Meterologist John Law. Video, Audio
Evening business for Tues 27 Feb
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
NZ Winter Olympics team arrive home to warm welcome
Freestyle skier Nico Porteous and snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott led the New Zealand team out at Auckland Airport today, after arriving home following history making performances in Pyeongchang. Video, Audio
Urgent action needed to recruit new teachers
A 40 percent drop in the number of people training to be teachers is being described as a 'ticking time bomb' by principals already struggling to find staff to fill classrooms. Audio
How to get to sleep when its too darn hot
Dr Karyn O'Keefe from the Sleep Wake Research Centre at Massey University with tips ....and what's the ideal temperature to nodd off. Video, Audio
Dog breeder biting back at TradeMe animal ban
The sale of some dog breeds - pugs, and British and French bulldogs - will no longer be allowed on the auction website from March, and some dog breeders aren't happy. Audio
Student leaders gather ahead of Polyfest
Nearly 100 student leaders gathered in South Auckland today to set the tone, after fights outside the event last year overshadowed the successes onstage, and dominated media coverage. Video, Audio
Heat causes national fan shortage
Most of the big online retailers have sold out online and inside stores, supplies are sparse. Audio
School scraps fees and donations to relieve pressure
The principal of a Taranaki school which has become the latest to scrap voluntary fees and donations says he hopes it will relieve pressure on struggling families. Video, Audio
Who will replace Neil Diamond at Mission Estate concert?
Neil Diamond announced he will retire after a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, so won't be able to perform at the Hawke's Bay winery. So who will replace him? Video, Audio
South Island councils look at chlorinating water supply
Several councils are looking at the possibility to ensure their water remains safe to drink. Audio
Govt needs National's support to sign TPP
The deal is likely to be signed in March, which has been warmly welcomed by businesses, exporters in particular, but with the Greens refusing to vote, the Government needs National's support. Audio
Novopay chases teachers over historic over-payments
Novopay has referred a teacher to a debt collection agency because she owes money from four years ago when she was incorrectly paid sick leave. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather: Wednesday 24 January
MetService meteorologist John Law with the latest weather forecast. Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 24th Jan
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
