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Last of holiday backlog finally on flights - Air NZ
School's back and the backlog of stranded passengers at airports around the country is finally clearing with the last 100 or so people on flights home tonight.
Air New Zealand was forced to put on… Video, Audio
Countdown supermarkets ditch plastic bags in produce dept
Some Countdown supermarkets are ditching plastic bags from the produce department in a sprinkling of stores country-wide.
It means shoppers will have to bring their bags, boxes, buckets and baskets… Video, Audio
Police share new theory, reward for info, on Kirsty Bentley
A stranger abduction, not a drifter, but someone who knew the area very well and was probably involved with cannabis.
That's the working theory of the top officer in charge of the Kirsty Bentley… Video, Audio
Battle for soul of Greens as Shaw fights for co-leadership
The battle for the soul of the Green Party is underway with James Shaw vowing he will fight to take back the co-leadership.
It's not yet clear who - if anyone - he will challenge for the role. The MP… Audio
Newmarket businesses, families suffer from Destiny protest disruption
Newmarket locals are frustrated at Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki, saying Saturday's protest left people cut off from sick family and businesses counting yet more losses.
Meanwhile, Mr Tamaki's… Video, Audio
Power outages in Northland as heavy rain, wild winds hit region
The upper North Island has taken a pounding, with heavy rain and wild winds enough to tip trucks and knock out power.
The Harbour Bridge has been operating low speed restrictions, there've been… Video, Audio
Schools at 'tipping point', secondary principals tell Minister
Secondary principals have united to make an unprecedented call for help as classes reopen for the third school term.
In a letter obtained by RNZ the leaders of ten regional principals associations… Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne and Ella Henry (part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Peter Dunne and Ella Henry discuss relief teachers shortage and James Shaw's precarious position as co-leader. Also, they talk about a study that proves the… Audio
Expert feature: Wedding Dances
A few weeks ago the Tuesday Music feature was wedding dance songs sourced from our audience. Following on from that, Wedding Dance teacher, Angelique Meyer got in touch to talk about the fine art… Audio
The Week in Detail: Duopolies, polytechs and Niue
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Lord of the Rings: Unveiling a different Middle-earth
The creators of the NZ-filmed Lord of the Rings have unveiled the most extensive look yet at the series, promising an entirely different immersion into the fantasy world of Middle-earth. Video
Excellence and experimentation at NZ Vegan Cheese Awards
A delicious alternative or a crime against food? The professionals have gathered to test the taste. Cheeses made of nuts, coconut oil, flours and vegetables were put under the microscope at the New… Video, Audio
Climate change: Weather-related insurance claims rise in NZ
Weather related insurance claims are stacking up and are set to become more common as climate change bears down on New Zealand communities. Just this week there has been widespread flooding in the… Video, Audio
Relieft at Lake Ōhau as only access to village restored
There's relief in the Lake Ōhau community after the only access road into the alpine village was restored earlier today. Residents and holiday makers have been trapped since Tuesday morning after… Video, Audio
Big dump of snow on Ruapehu, 70cm in 24hrs
Snowseekers have struck it lucky overnight, with a big dump of snow at Mt Ruapehu. Earlier in the week Checkpoint reported on the barren and rocky skifields of Turoa and Whakapapa - in the middle of… Video, Audio
Storm-hit regional mayors urge united climate change response
Mayors in some of the areas that are copping the worst weather-related damage want a fast and united response to climate change. Just this week, there's been towns and cities dealing with widespread… Video, Audio
Michael Hill jewellery shop hit by another brazen robbery
A well know jewellery chain has been hit again in a smash and grab at a west Auckland mall. Robbers reportedly walked into the Michael Hill at the Westgate Mall and smashed up cabinets and took off… Video, Audio
Disruption remains at Wellington Airport after chaotic weather
The wild weather in Wellington has eased but the headaches for people trying to fly in and out of the capital have not. Thousands had their plans disrupted yesterday after heavy rain and wild winds… Video, Audio
Little change for All Blacks ahead of South Africa matches
'I'm going nowhere, and neither is my captain' ... that's the message from All Blacks coach Ian Foster who fronted publicly for the first time today since the series loss to Ireland on Saturday. Ian… Video, Audio