Checkpoint for Tuesday 24 September 2024

5:47 PM.Locals in the small central Otago town of Millers Flat are divided on whether a new gold mine will be a boon for the local community. The Millers Flat mine is expected to be up and running by the end… Read more Audio

5:43 PM.Wellingtonians are hoping the Government's call to bring public service workers back into the office will be a shot in the arm for struggling businesses. But public servants said they feel like… Read more Audio

5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:32 PM.The new owners of the Kahu include Olympians and world champions across five sporting disciplines. The Kahu are now the first all women owned sports team in New Zealand - and one of the first… Read more Audio

5:32 PM.A 200 million dollar cost blowout is being cited as the reason for a proposed toll on the new highway between Manawatu and Tararua in the lower North Island. Transport minister Simeon Brown is laying… Read more Audio

5:23 PM.Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about highly-indebted borrowers have been disappointed once again by the Reserve Bank's decision to leave interest rates on hold. Audio

5:14 PM.An aviation industry group said traffic congestion around a new outlet mall, a stones throw from Auckland airport is frustrating airlines and causing some delays. Manawa Bay, which is owned by… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.There's been mission creep when it comes to politicians meddling in police operational matters and there needs to be clear boundaries drawn for the next Commisioner, according to the Police… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.The Tararua District mayor has offered a "heart felt personal apology" for a botch up that's left some rate payers owing thousands of dollars that the coouncil must collect. A mistake calculating… Read more Audio

4:42 PM.No bad blood, that's the message from outgoing Police Commissioner Andrew Coster who is leaving the force early to head up the government's new social investment agency. He begins a 5 year term there… Read more Audio

4:35 PM.Fire investgators said last summer's huge fire on Christchurch's Port Hills started on private property but they've been unable to determine how it broke out. The wildfire started near the a walking… Read more Audio

4:27 PM.RNZ's resident rugby expert Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about Sam Cane set to play his 100th test this weekend in Wellington and whether the All Blacks will break their streak in the capital this… Read more Audio

4:24 PM.Auckland Council said dozens of bins removed from Auckland streets and dumped in a council work site will remain there in case they're needed for parts. The council this year said it would remove 30… Read more Audio

4:14 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a candidate gunning to be North Carolina's Governor is embroiled in a major scandal that's seen a number of his campaign staff quit. Audio

4:06 PM.Minister Nicola Willis yesterday issued a three point directive to public service CEO's stating working from home is not an entittlement. It should only be agreed to if it does not compromise employee… Read more Audio