Tom Taylor
Witnesses of Bay of Islands boat collision describe horror watching it unfold
Bay of Islands locals are calling for harsher penalties for recreational boaties, after witnesses described the launch involved in yesterday's collision with the Paihia-Russell ferry travelling at… Video, Audio
Easter trading: A complex web of weekend rules
For many New Zealanders, along with its religious significance, Easter also means a four-day weekend and some quality time with the family.
Some shops are allowed to open throughout the weekend… Video, Audio
Audio students, staff in limbo as MAINZ to close
Te Pūkenga has officially decided to close Auckland's MAINZ campus, leaving music and audio students in limbo, and tutors out of jobs.
The organisation in charge of bringing together New Zealand's 16… Video, Audio
Increase to benefits, subsidies and minimum wage widely welcomed
Benefits, subsidies, and wages are all set for a shake-up as a new financial year kicks off tomorrow.
Young families, seniors, and students are among those who'll see more in their pockets, while the… Video, Audio
Five options offered for new Auckland harbour crossing
A new crossing for Auckland's Waitematā Harbour has been talked about for decades but now the government has set a date for construction to start, and it is within this decade.
Works on an… Video, Audio
Aucklanders speak up for libraries in face of budget cuts
Aucklanders have just a few hours left to have their say on sweeping cuts the council's proposing to meet a massive shortfall in its annual budget.
The region's libraries stand to lose funding… Video, Audio
Coromandel: Months yet before decision on SH25A road fix
The east coast of the Coromandel remains largely cut off from the rest of the country, with access in and out severely impacted by the summer's cyclones.
A fix for the biggest slip in the region on… Video, Audio
'It will kill the soul of the city' - music leader on Auckland budget's proposed cuts
Among the cuts on the table in Auckland Council's budget proposal is a slashing of funds for arts and culture - including the UNESCO City of Music programme.
This programme aims to strengthen the… Audio
Ōwairaka school students write letters to keep council funding for community events
Community gardens, marae projects, Neighbours Day and street parties all could be axed by local boards across Auckland.
They're under instruction to make cost savings, as the council tries to fill a… Video, Audio
West Auckland alcohol stores to rebrand
West Auckland's liquor stores are being transformed in a bid to increase the amount of profit they return to the community.
The Trust-owned stores are set to become Liquorland or Super Liquor… Audio
Auckland Central Interceptor dig reaches deepest point beneath Hillsborough
Auckland's Central Interceptor wastewater tunnel has reached its deepest point, with the tunnel boring machine which started in Māngere now 115 metres below Hillsborough.
Despite Covid and the impact… Video, Audio
Muriwai residents bring in own geotech experts for stickered homes
Some Muriwai residents are bringing in their own experts - saying they're sick of being stonewalled by the council.
Last night the council's geotech boss told Checkpoint some residents may have to… Audio
Part of key route SH25 Whangamata to Hikuai washed out
Another day, another major state highway seriously compromised. A section of State Highway 25 in the Coromandel - from Whangamatā to Hikuai - has washed out, with the earth below the road falling… Audio
Muriwai homeowners still waiting for answers after meeting
But we begin on Auckland's West Coast where tonight Muriwai residents are still waiting for answers after a community meeting left them with very few.
There are now 128 red-stickered properties with… Video, Audio
Muriwai residents meet officials for answer on returning to hom
Muriwai residents - who have been out of their homes for two weeks - are desperate to hear about progress.
Nearly 200 homes were evacuated after Cyclone Gabrielle brought down landslides, residents… Video, Audio
Some vegetable prices double since Cyclone Gabrielle hit crops
Some vegetable prices have doubled since Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand and decimated vast areas of crops.
Kumara and leafy vegetables are among the veges hardest hit by flooding, and supermarkets… Video, Audio
Auckland light rail 'absolutely' going ahead - Transport Minister
Auckland's light rail project is "absolutely" going ahead - according to the minister in charge.
Michael Wood's resolute commitment comes at a time when many state highways across the country are in… Video, Audio
Red-stickered Auckland homeowners may need to pay rates
Aucklanders forbidden from entering their properties may still need to pay their rates bills due on Tuesday.
While some other Councils affected by Cyclone Gabrielle have opted to provide rates… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Muriwai streets remain cordoned off
A week after Cyclone Gabrielle ripped through the North Island, some streets in the West Auckland community of Muriwai remain cordoned off, with residents unable to access their homes.
While… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Some in flood-hit Kaipara still without power
Parts of Northland remain significantly affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, with many people evacuated from Kaipara District's west coast throughout the week. While access within the region has improved… Video, Audio