Checkpoint

It's rush hour in Auckland and rail commuters face yet more delays, Auckland Transport has cancelled 19 train services because of speed restrictions, some imposed because tracks are overheating. On… Read more Audio

Returning to the large fire on Christchurch's Port Hills, Homes have been left without power as a result of the blaze. Orion New Zealand general manager Steve McDonald speaks to Jimmy Ellingham… Read more Video, Audio

Fletcher Building's share price has plummeted after it delivered a disappointing 120-million-dollar-half-year loss, with a mixed reaction from market analysts. The result has seen the company's chief… Read more Video, Audio

The glitziest event on the New Zealand sporting calendar has arrived with the 61st Halberg Awards taking place at the Spark Arena in Auckland this evening. Thirty finalists across six categories have… Read more Video, Audio

It's official, Kiwirail is pulling the plug on its electric ferries and is now having to back pedal out of its agreement with its Korean Shipbuilders. The operator of the Interislander still held out… Read more Video, Audio

We begin tonight in Christchurch where 10 helicopters, and firefighters onboard 15 trucks and tankers, are battling a large fire in the Port Hills. The fire started around 2.15 this afternoon and… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealand basketball legend Tom Abercrombie has called time on his playing career, announcing his retirement today. Abercrombie's statistics are pretty impressive, he's won four championship titles… Read more Video, Audio

There are calls for the Prime Minister to put his money where his mouth is and ban Greyhound racing, after two deaths during race days in Christchurch in recent weeks. Animal organisation SAFE said… Read more Video, Audio

A small Bay of Plenty town has stood out in recent real estate statistics, with house prices there skyrocketing. The latest QV House Price Index says the average home in the Bay of Plenty town of… Read more Audio

The Black Caps have started their quest for a first Test series win over South Africa in Hamilton today. After a dominant victory in the first Test, New Zealand lost the toss and have been in the… Read more Video, Audio