Checkpoint

Pixie Blake has become the youngest person to ever win a title in Waikato, as part of a trio. Audio

Kaipara motorists are demanding compensation after their car tyres were ripped up by razor sharp road metal, which they said was wrongly laid, and left them with big bills.

Big industrial gas users met with Minister Shane Jones to discuss the problems with securing an affordable supply. Audio

A woman has moved her elderly parents out of multiple rehab and respite facilities because of serious concerns.

It includes its hospital volunteers, community carers and pet therapy services. Audio

SPCA staff say an increasing amount of physical and verbal threats is one of the primary reasons for leaving the job. Audio

Mark van Kaathoven has worked on the berm gardens outside his home and neighbouring properties for more than three decades. Audio

Auckland University is building a new AI tool that will give te reo Māori learners real time, personalised feedback on their pronunciation. Audio

North Shore Hospital's ward six provides care for for people who are effectively medically discharged, have nowhere to go for lower level care. Audio

Four bright young minds from Palmerston North are off to the World Kids' Lit Quiz in Johannesburg, South Africa. Audio

The National Emergency Management Agency says it will look into reports of apparent inconsistencies in how people received the latest emergency alerts. Audio

As the technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, artists and producers here are concerned about the lack of regulation around the tech. Audio

One animal welfare group has described the competition as a desperate attempt to salvage a dying industry. Audio

A New Plymouth man paralysed after a fall, is about a week away from finally moving into a wheelchair-friendly state house, after waiting for more than four years.

The Royal New Zealand College of GPs survey of more than 1300 doctors showed a significant numbers are about to leave the workforce. Audio

The kindergarten teacher said it was not until after her accident that she realised how big of an issue dirt bikes were. Audio

Carpet maker Bremworth is rebuilding its Napier yarn plant which was destroyed in Cyclone Gabrielle, opening up 40 jobs. Audio

An Auckland city cafe owner is worried for his business after the road it sits on was effectively turned into a cul-de-sac.

The founder of Gumboot Friday says all young people who are coming through are getting sessions in an appropriate time frame. Audio

An iconic Matakana ceramics business has made the decision to close its doors after 47 years. Audio

"There is a sense of elation, excitement, gratitude," one dog owner says. Audio

Regional aviation will become increasingly unsustainable and ticket prices will continue to rise until the government takes action on aviation system costs, say airlines. Audio

A Christchurch entrepreneur who is on a mission to help women end binge eating has won mentorship from a Dragon's Den investor, and $100,000. Audio

After a social media jab at All Blacks' synthetic beanies, Norsewear is talking partnerships with NZ Rugby to bring Kiwi wool to Kiwi rugby fans. Audio

The contingency measures include plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupō's clinic to close. Audio