Checkpoint

Just like other world trading markets, investor confidence returned to the Australian sharemarket on Thursday in the wake of Donald Trump's tariff backdown. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The second class of inductees to the Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame include a former All Black captain and the first woman of Pacific heritage to win the World Rugby Player of the Year Award. Sports… Read more Audio

After months of public protest and coalition infighting, the contentious Treaty Principles Bill has finally reached the end of its road - voted down at a heated second hearing. The Prime Minister said… Read more Audio

Parliament's gone to the dogs today, with greyhounds trotting around the grounds to encourage people to adopt. Last year, the government announced it would be banning greyhound racing - and rushed… Read more Audio

The Treaty Principles Bill has been defeated at its second reading. National and New Zealand First voted against the bill, as they indicated they would. Labour, the Greens, and Te Pati Maori also… Read more Audio

Thursday's twists and turns include President Trump pausing reciprocal trade tariffs for 90 days. But it seems the base line 10 percent import tax on New Zealand goods remains. US tariffs on China… Read more Audio

It's been called a "grubby little bill" and a "valuable" lesson by its opponents in parliament today. In the coming hours, it is expected the future of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill will be… Read more Audio

Schools and businesses in the West Coast town of Greymouth have been forced to shut with locals needing to boil their water because of possible contamination. A boil water notice has been in place… Read more Audio

Academics are calling on New Zealand universities to review their ties with the Confucius Institute after six Australian universities closed centres on their campuses. The non-profit organisations… Read more Audio

The 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will feature more female athletes than ever before and several new events. Breaking won't be a part of the programme confirmed by the International Olympic… Read more Audio

A long-awaited new road over the lower slopes of the Ruahine Range is potentially just weeks away from opening, and locals can't wait. Since rock falls caused the old highway through the Manawatu… Read more Audio