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South Island skifields are trying to convince the Government to help them bring in specialist workers from overseas such as groomer operators as border restrictions continue to halt the flow of… Audio

An elderly Auckland woman is facing a desperate fight for her home after her daughter allegedly tricked her into signing away her ownership of the property.

The woman's case is one of thousands that… Video, Audio

How and when do children become left handers or right handers? Christchurch based educator, speaker, author and founder of Moving Smart, Gill Connell, says coordination in learning is vital to how the… Audio

In today's pod: the government extends about 10 thousand temporary working visas to help alleviate ongoing labour shortages and let's agricultural workers in; why is there no more money for nurses and… Audio

Two stories about science pathways - Katy Gosset heads to the University of Canterbury STEM careers fair to find out what the future might be for science students, while Claire Concannon learns about… Audio

Fungi growing out of carpets, mouldy walls, slugs… a photo competition for Wellington's worst flat is drawing attention to the city's housing crisis. Audio

The French Film Festival is back and Dan Slevin casts his eye over some highlights. Video

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about Australia's role in yesterday's global drug bust and how Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants Opposition help to pass three… Audio

landmark study in the United States has found the drug MDMA or ecstasy - when linked with talk-therapy - can help people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 90 people took part in the… Audio

History will be made in 2023 when Oceania plays host to football's FIFA Women's World Cup for the very first time. But will there be another first? Can a Pacific Island team make it to the biggest… Audio

Over-crowded, soiled carpets, inadequate toilet facilities and patients subject to potentially degrading behaviour. That's how Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier described the Te Whare Ahuru 'acute care'… Audio

For today's how to write feature, Yolanda Soryl talks to Jesse about writing guided reading books. Yolanda talks to Jesse about how they are different from books designed to be read to a child. Audio

Vaping has been touted as a game-changing tool to help smokers quit - but it also has its downsides. Audio

In part two of this kōrero Rob McGowan (Pa Ropata) explains eco-sourcing and the shares local stories of Totara trees at Otanewainuku that were used to build waka. Audio

It's Queen's Birthday Weekend, and Hymns on Sunday this week includes some of the Queen's favourite hymns. Audio

Two Canterbury runanga are teaming up with the government to build a rocket launch facility on Kaitorete Spit, near Banks Peninsula. The government is contributing $16 million to help Taumutu Runanga… Audio

Around 700 rugby players in Dunedin are getting hi-tech mouthguards as part of a world-first study into concussion, funded by World Rugby with assistance from NZ Rugby. Audio

Strange fishy sculptures made out of recycled stuff are popping up on the shoreline at Riversdale. They're the work of country plumber Jeff Burnett, who can't keep his hands off junk. Audio

Mid Canterbury farmer Rhys Roberts was badly hit in the floods last weekend. As CEO of Align Farms, he farms mostly dairy on two properties on the south side of the Ashburton River. The river was… Audio

The brakes have once again been slammed on plans for a four-lane highway near Whangārei - and local leaders are furious.

The road between Whangārei and Marsden Point has been a regional transport… Audio

Last night Checkpoint asked if the public knew the identity of a mystery couple in some unnamed wedding photos.

The photos were taken by photographer Ian Hulse, who has since died. His son Richard… Video, Audio

Transport Minister Michael Wood explains how the government's commitment to cutting emissions prompted a rethink.

He says an announcement on an EV feebate scheme will be made in "the next couple of… Video, Audio

Teachers backing the new compulsory New Zealand history curriculum say it will help close woeful gaps in young people's knowledge of this country's past.

Consultation on the draft curriculum ended… Audio

The family of a man who died in a Hawera police station will be grappling this morning with the verdict in the trial over his death.

A jury has found three Taranaki police officers not guilty of the… Audio

Teachers are hopeful the incoming compulsory New Zealand history curriculum will help close woeful gaps in young people's knowledge of this country's past.

Close to 5000 submissions were made on the… Audio

A new charity is building homes with a purpose - donating all sales profits to help at risk children in Canterbury. The Launch Foundation was started by a builder/business owner and his mother -… Audio

A new charity is building homes with a purpose - donating all sales profits to help at risk children in Canterbury.

The Launch Foundation was started by a builder/business owner and his mother -… Video, Audio

It's literally a developing story. Snap shots of a stunning young bride and groom from a bygone decade.

Eyes to the camera, both smiling, her gloved hands holding a traditional bouquet, and he… Video, Audio