Checkpoint

An investigation into the collapse of a pylon, that led to widespread power outages in Northland, has found that two workers on site hadn't been trained for the work they were doing. One of… Read more Audio

Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Crusaders coach Rob Penney keeping his job depsite the Crusaders failing to reach the Super Rugby playoffs for the first time since 2015 and… Read more Audio

After 43 years working as a paramedic, the last seven years at Wellington Free Ambulance, Hank Bader is hanging up his uniform and retiring. He's given remarkable service to communities around the… Read more Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about recent polls suggesting a stark turnaround for the Democrats after Joe Biden pulled out of the presidential race and a plea… Read more Audio

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