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White Ferns captain Sophie Devine has become the second New Zealander to win the Women's Indian Premier League. Devine's Royal Challenger Bangalore side had an eight wicket win over the Delhi Capitals… Read more Audio

National's tax cut promise was a cornerstone of its election campaign, but the Finance Minister said while it's still their intention, it needs to go through cabinet first. Video journalist Nathan… Read more Audio

The Coalition has instructed Kāinga Ora to take a tougher line on unruly tenants, following through on key campaign commitment. Ministers have sent a letter to the housing agency's board, demanding it… Read more Audio

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about Benjamin Netanyahu pressing ahead with plans for a military operation in southern Gaza, despite international warnings against a move… Read more Audio

Doctors are calling for a ban on engineered stone that's commonly used in kitchen and bathroom benchtops saying it's causing serious illness and death to workers, who are processing it. Silica dust… Read more Audio

Wellington sprinter Zoe Hobbs has been chasing an eighth successive national 100 metres title. Sports reporter Barry Guy speaks to Lisa Owen Read more Audio

Aviation insiders have said airport security staff are on the verge of burnout and accidents are bound to happen, because of the growing number of passengers they're expected to process amid a dire… Read more Audio

More than 20 schools are getting up for Canterbury Polyfest on Saturday at Hagley Park. Te Aratai College has teamed up with Mairehau High School for their performance bringing about 80 students to… Read more Audio

Last night, the Airport Association told Checkpoint it wants formal independent monitoring of Air New Zealand's ticket prices and performance, because of its near monopoply in the local market. It… Read more Audio

Someone's mother, sister or grandmother. Police have made another plea for information as they try to identify the woman whose body was found in Auckland's Gulf Harbour earlier this week. So far… Read more Audio