Checkpoint

A tough day ending in tears at TVNZ. The broadcaster has confirmed Sunday, Fair Go, and two news bulletins, Midday and Tonight, are to be axed. Chief executive Jodi O'Donnell delivered the news to her… Read more Audio

The government has been asked to fund an Auckland based police training college to help reach its target of 500 additional officers in two years. Figures released to Checkpoint show it will be almost… Read more Audio

Another crushing blow for the media industry today, with the confirmation that long running consumer affairs show Fair Go is being axed alongside current affairs programme Sunday, News at Midday and… Read more Audio

Milk bottle tops and aerosol cans are now a "no" for the recycle bin. But pizza boxes are fine, just take the pizza out. New recycling rules came into effect on the 1st of February. Are we complying… Read more Audio

Auckland police are ramping up patrols at petrol stations in response to a recent spate of robberies and burglaries. According to one Auckland councillor, the boost in police visibility is just what… Read more Audio

It's a massive weekend of sport coming up, with rugby, league, cricket and boxing on. Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen. Read more Audio

The government's unveiled its health targets as its final move in its 100 day plan. It's announced five major health targets relating to cancer treatment, child immunisation, ED wait times, specialist… Read more Audio

The government is targeting childhood vaccinations with a goal of 95% of all children to be fully immunised by age 2. Right now only 83% of kiwi kids are up to date with their shots by age 2, lagging… Read more Audio

One piles up runs, the other piles up wickets. Black Caps Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will hope to add to their hauls when they both play their 100th Test match against Australia in Christchurch… Read more Audio