Checkpoint
Evening business for 27 September 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337898983112 Video, Audio
Labour and National trade barbs over economic credibility
Labour and National traded barbs today over their economic credibility, with both saying the other could not be trusted. Chris Hipkins published his party's full fiscal plan this morning to prove it… Audio
Witness sees police shoot man after car chase in Auckland
Police have shot at an armed man after vehicle pursuit this afternoon. The incident began just before 3:30 this afternoon when they spotted a vehicle of interest in Te Atatu Peninsula. They pursued… Audio
Huge sinkhole in Auckland after major sewage pipe collapses
Aucklanders are being warned to stay out of the ocean after the collapse of a major central city sewage pipe which contaminated CBD beaches. A sink hole, at least thirteen metres deep opened up at the… Video, Audio
Warriors gear up for preliminary final against Broncos tomorrow
The Warriors are gearing up for their preliminary final against the Brisbane Broncos tomorrow night. The two sides will face off at Suncorp Stadium for a place in the Grand Final. Reporter Jamie Wall… Video, Audio
Southland still on alert, despite rain easing
Rain may have eased, but Southland is still on alert with flooding in many parts and roads still closed. There is now a region-wide state of emergency.. There have been evacuations in Wallacetown, to… Video, Audio
Evening business for 22 September 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337598418112 Video, Audio
Queenstown's wettest day in quarter century causes debris & slash
Queenstown had its wettest day in a quarter of a century today, with mud, debris and forest slash running through the edge of town after a massive deluge of rain. The town got a month's worth of rain… Video, Audio
Airlines and airport at odds over passenger pileups in arrivals
It's officially the school holidays and 15,000 passengers are expected to pass through Auckland Airport tomorrow. But brace, because traffic jams in the arrivals hall are already causing heavy… Video, Audio
Christchurch fur dad campaigns to allow dogs on buses
JJ Smith tells Lisa Owen why his Jack Russells Hazel and Spruce should be permitted on public transport. Video, Audio
NZ out of recession, after stronger bounce-back than expected
The country is officially out of recession, by the numbers at least. The latest growth figures out today show a stronger-than-expected bounce-back, pulling the country out of recession and maybe… Video, Audio
Update on wild weather in Gore
Returning to our earlier story, Gore is under a state of emergency after significant surface flooding inundated the town. Our reporter Tess Brunton is in Gore and speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed]… Video, Audio
Evening business for September 21 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337535104112 Video, Audio
Disgraced NZ runner Zane Robertson arrested in Kenya, with AK47
Disgraced New Zealand long-distance runner Zane Robertson has been arrested in Kenya. According to local media Robertson was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm at his home on the outskirts… Video, Audio
Report finds Oranga Tamariki hired gang associates due to poor vetting proccess
Yet another report into Oranga Tamariki has revealed a litany of problems including allegations of bullying, harassment, sexual and physical assault. The rapid review of Oranga Tamariki's secure youth… Video, Audio
Gore in state of emergency after relentless rain, surface flood
The Gore District is under a state of emergency. Heavy relentless rain set in early this morning and hasnt stopped causing surface flooding. The Gore and Mataura storm and waste water systems have… Video, Audio
Sneeze season could be worse in 2023 thanks to El Niño
The hay fever season is approaching and experts say it could be worse than usual. El Niño is expected to kick pollen production into overdrive. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Postal companies can't ferret out missing pet remains
An Australian woman who sent her pet ferrets' ashes to New Zealand to have them made into jewellery is now offering a reward for their safe return. Both the memorial ring and the remaining ashes were… Video, Audio
Kim Hill to sign off from Saturday Mornings
One of the sharpest minds and tongues in the broadcast business is signing off from her flagship show. RNZ's Kim Hill has announced she's stepping down from her Saturday Morning show after more than… Audio
Evening business for 15 September 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6337185664112 Video, Audio