Checkpoint

At-risk children are no safer now than they were nearly three years ago, after the horrific death of 5 year old Malachi Subecz. This is according to a new report, that followed up on recommendations… Read more Audio

Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about dozens of Russian mercenaries being killed in Mali, a high-profile court case about tuna and how African nations have been faring so… Read more Audio

Submissions on the legislation to repeal Section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act have been heard this week at parliament, the overwhelming majority of them in opposition to the Bill. Most have… Read more Audio

The Dunedin City Council has upheld the findings of a code of conduct complaint investigation - into race-based comments made by councillor Lee Vandervis. It found Mr Vandervis breached the code by… Read more Audio

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

Tax cuts come into effect today, it's the first adjustment to tax brackets in 14 years. The cuts are expected to cost 3.7 billion dollars a year and are being funded by savings and other revenue… Read more Video, Audio

The Black Ferns defended their Olympic crown this morning, winning gold in Paris with a 19-12 win over Canada in the final. New Zealand's sole medal puts the country 16th on medal table which is… Read more Audio

MP's have also been told the publicly-funded, private schools will breach human rights and international labour agreements. The warnings came in submissions to Parliament's Education and Workforce… Read more Audio

After a week of waiting, we've finally been able to spend today basking in the glory of our first gold medal at the Olympic Games. The Ferns beat Canada 19-12 in an exciting match played out this… Read more Audio

Buller Health's acute stabilisation unit, also known as the hospital, will shut from 5.30pm tonight to 8.30am tomorrow morning, because of staff illness. It's at least the fourth time this month the… Read more Audio

The trial of John Hope Muchirahondo is underway at the High Court in Christchurch. He is facing 22 charges of sexual violation by rape, and 9 of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection and one… Read more Audio

A jury has been told that a rope found at Phillip John Polkinghorne's home failed a tension check that would mean it could bear the weight of a person. The retired eye surgeon is on trial for… Read more Audio