Politics
Everything at CHOGM so far
The latest news and analysis from Apia where leaders from across the commonwealth have gathered for their bi-annual gathering CHOGM. Audio
Why CHOGM can be a change for good
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change.
CHOGM: More than just an expensive talkfest
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change Audio
'Depressing, unsafe': Doctor speaks out on dire state of Whangārei Hospital
Northland emergency doctor Gary Payinda has told Checkpoint the health system is suffering under woeful understaffing, budget constraints and leaky buildings - and the government's priorities are all… Audio
'Incredibly disappointing': PM on ministry's failure to disclose conflict of interest
Christopher Luxon congratulated Winston Peters for uncovering the conflict, but refused to say whether the personal attack on the public servant was appropriate.
'Very natural conversation': Luxon describes first meeting with King Charles
The pair met for the first time at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia.
King Charles speaks as CHOGM officially opens
The King delivered an address to the 56 member nations at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Friday.
Wind power firm departs, amid fast-track controversy over seabed mining
A plan for an offshore wind power generation site has been abandoned as the company has pulled out, as controversy continues over seabed mining also planned for the area.
Springsteen performs at Harris rally, calls Trump an 'American tyrant'
The rock legend joined former President Barack Obama at a star-studded rally in the battleground state of Georgia.
Democrats want probe into Trump's son-in-law over Saudi dealings
Lawmakers have requested an investigation into whether Jared Kushner acted as a foreign agent.
Government to review fire safety provisions in Building Code
The full review - the first in over a decade - comes 18 months after five people died in a blaze at Wellington's Loafers Lodge. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th October
On today's episode, the ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed if stab proof vests aren't made more widely available to all staff, Labour's Maori Development spokesperson Willie… Audio
Jackson critical of Prebble Waitangi Tribunal appointment
Maori Development spokesperson Willie Jackson says the appointment of Richard Prebble to the Waitangi Tribunal is "shocking and disappointing". Richard Prebble is a former Labour Minister and ACT… Audio
Twelve days to go until US election
With just twelve days until the United States elects its new president, the candidates have intensified their attacks on one another. Washington D.C Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ministry of Health apologises to Casey Costello
The Ministry of Health has apologised to the Associate Health Minister Casey Costello for failing to tell her that one of her advisors on tobacco reforms was the sister-in-law of Labour's Health… Audio
The contrasting fortunes of Tory Whanau and Wayne Brown
It's been two years since Wayne Brown and Tory Whanau were elected to lead their respective cities. What are their chances of reelection in 2025? Audio
Richard Prebble joins Waitangi Tribunal
Since leaving Parliament, the former ACT leader had provided pro-bono advice to Māori trusts, hapū and iwi.
Ministry of Health apologises to minister over failure to disclose conflict of interest
The Ministry of Health has apologised to Casey Costello for failing to inform her that one of its officials is the sister-in-law of Labour's Ayesha Verrall.
