Checkpoint

In Australia, crisis talks on the future of cash deliveries to banks and supermarkets are going down to the wire. The cash transit company Armourguard is yet to accept or reject a financial lifeline… Read more Audio

The Ministry of Pacific Peoples is the latest to face the reality of the Coalition government's cost-cutting, with staff informed of plans to slash the workforce by 40%. Under the proposal, 63… Read more Audio

The Crusaders find themselves in unfamiliar teritory following a scarcely believable start to their Super Rugby campaign. The 14 time champs remain winless from 5 games and sit bottom of the table… Read more Audio

The Warriors will return to the NRL women's competition next year after 5 years on the sidelines. The Australian Rugby League Commission confirmed today the Warriors will be 1 of 2 clubs that will… Read more Audio

Auckland's Karangahape Road is known for it's colourful community and today, that community is furious after the vandalism of it's rainbow crossing. White paint was slathered over the crossing by… Read more Audio

Buckle up, because if you're hopping on a plane this Easter, airports are going to be chock-a-block. Today is the busiest for Air New Zealand, with almost 55,000 people expected to fly; over the… Read more Audio

A mother charged with failing to protect her two young children from horrific injuries and the man accused of seriously wounding one of them have both pleaded not guilty. The pair, who are both aged… Read more Audio

On the eve of the Easter weekend, we can smell the hot cross buns from here. Visual journalist Angus Dreaver went to ask people how they have their tasty Easter treats. Read more Video, Audio

Planning a lazy weekend ahead? That's a neigh, from a group of unusual endurace athletes. This long weekend, 30 miniature ponies and their human support people will cover 100km in a four day race over… Read more Audio

A long-running stoush between Auckland council and the owners of a North Shore property has come to a head, with the property now up for sale. At issue is a cottage on the Milford to Takapuna beach… Read more Audio

Rising costs and cash strapped consumers are leaving those in the hospitality industry in serious trouble. But its not just costs that are causing businesses to close. Krystal Gibbens reports. Read more Audio