Zac Fleming
Auckland trains could be out of service till Saturday
Services in and out of the Auckland CBD's only train station might not be fully back up and running until Saturday. Video, Audio
Zambesi admits not all clothes 'made in New Zealand'
New Zealand designer Zambesi has been forced to admit not all of its collection is made in New Zealand, despite saying on its website that all of its clothing was "proudly made in New Zealand". Video, Audio
Is this the start of the end for letters?
The number of letters being sent in New Zealand is expected to plummet by at least 14 percent this year, which will cut around $30 million from NZ Post's revenue. Zac Fleming did a little Checkpoint… Video, Audio
Massive sinkhole on farm just going to get bigger - GNS
A giant tomo - or fissure - that opened up on a farm during record-breaking rain has revealed soil that's 60,000 years old. Zac Fleming headed to Tumunui, Rotorua, for this report. Video, Audio
Ngāruawāhia meets over dangerous railway bridge
Ngāruawāhia locals are meeting with Kiwirail, the mayor, police, and councillors to try and find a solution to the town's railway bridge problem, after a girl was killed by a train on the bridge… Video, Audio
"We're not going to be able to get anywhere"
Auckland is getting a $28 Billion of transport investment but in terms of new projects all the North Shore will get is an extension of the Northern Busway. Video, Audio
Food parcel demand worst since recession - Salvation Army
The Head of the Salvation Army's Welfare services says the number of families coming to them for help has increased this year and the cost of housing is a big problem. Video, Audio
10 dead after man drives onto footpath in Toronto
A 25-year-old man is in police custody after he drove into a footpath in downtown Toronto, Canada, during lunch hour, killing at least 10 people and injuring 16 others. It is not yet known if… Video, Audio
DoC insists it's not using Thompson + Clark for spying
The Department of Conservation is refusing to release the intelligence it's received from Thompson and Clark - and of the communications it has with controversial security firm. Audio
DOC using Thompson + Clark to monitor anti-1080 activists
The Department of Conservation has used Thompson + Clark to monitor anti-1080 activists for nearly two years. DoC maintains it's not using the firm to spy, and has refused to release messages shared… Audio
Criminals waiting months to get alcohol & drug treatment
Heavily addicted criminals are waiting up to five months for treatment in a court programme purposefully designed to treat addiction as a health issue and keep people out of prison. Zac Fleming… Video, Audio
MFAT used Thompson + Clark for security at TPP protest
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade used Thompson & Clark for security during a massive TPP protest in Auckland in 2016. The controversial security consultants are being investigated by the State… Audio
HNZ's actions 'petty and vindictive' - Phil Twyford
Housing Minister Phil Twyford says Housing New Zealand was "petty and vindictive" for taking a pensioner to the tenancy tribunal over a small table outside her front door. Video, Audio
Nurses plead for 'enough staff to look after patients'
Nurses picketed outside Waitakere Hospital for two hours today trying to garner support for their pay and working conditions dispute with the country's District Health Boards. Audio
All of NZ now able to have say on precedent setting land evictions
The entire country will now have the opportunity to make submissions on a proposed, precedent setting, New Zealand first use of the Resource Management Act in Matata. Video, Audio
Max penalty for owners of unsafe buildings ‘weak’ $1000 fine
The maximum penalty handed down to Auckland building owners who refuse to fix safety problems is a $1000 fine, which Auckland Council says is not enough to force compliance. Video, Audio
Precedent setting Matata evictions 'need to be nationally notified'
Sixteen homeowners fighting the removal of their land use rights say the entire country should be allowed to make submissions on the case because it will set a precedent for the future. Video, Audio
Rent bidding 'an unacceptable practice' - Housing Minister
Phil Twyford says rent bidding is "an unacceptable practice" and doesn't think there should be any place for it in our housing market. Video, Audio
Rodeos illegal, go against Animal Welfare Act - report
Rodeos cannot legally continue as the way animals are treated goes against the Animal Welfare Act, a 92 page report by the Animal Law Association says. Video, Audio
Govt announces 39 reviews, groups, investigations in 5 months
The government has announced plans for a review, a working group, an advisory group, or an investigation, every four days since it took power, despite having nine years in opposition to develop… Audio