National

New Zealand has been painted Red and Orange ahead of the new Traffic Light System which kicks in on Friday.

The Prime Minister revealed her colour scheme for the regions in her post cabinet news… Audio

The winner of the inaugural Bluff Hot Dog Eating Competition managed to chew his way through ten American-style hot dogs in just under twenty minutes last weekend. Bluff man Frazer Murdoch says he… Video, Audio

Want to see more women in senior management at work? Then start by having more women on your board.

New research from University of Otago finds that the more women on a board, the better the… Audio

A huge slip along the mothballed rail line between Gisborne and Wairoa has destroyed sacred Māori whenua and dashed hopes of the railway being reinstated.

The slip has come after recent flooding, and… Audio

New Zealand's Covid-19 outbreak looks to have peaked - but there are warnings a drop off in cases could be short lived.

Cabinet will today confirm the country's move to the new Covid-19 Protection… Audio

A group of elderly people in Porirua who thought they'd found a home to spend the rest of their lives in could be kicked out within weeks.

The aged-care facility is considering closure as owners BUPA… Audio

There's conflict in Christopher Luxon's electorate as to whether the former Air New Zealand high flyer is up for the hardest job in politics.

Some Luxon loyalists told Checkpoint they're not sure… Video, Audio

Back to Bridges, or take off for Christopher Luxon? Phones are running hot as the National Party search for a fourth leader in under two years.

RNZ understands former leader Simon Bridges wants his… Audio

Former National MP and Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman knows what it's like to take a tilt for at the leadership.

He threw his hat in the ring in 2016 after John Key announced he was resigning. Back… Video, Audio

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson is at the Parliament studio.

She discusses why the National Party is taking time to choose a new leader, after the vote of no confidence in Judith Collins. Video, Audio

National's leadership revolving door has spat out yet another customer. Judith Collins has been ousted as National's leader, following a shambolic day for the party.

The vote of no confidence came… Audio

Panellists Mark Sainsbury and Moata Tamaira discuss Judith Collin's exit from the National Party, the new rules from the World Rugby Council, and the phrases that we may have been saying wrong. Audio

Panellists Mark Sainsbury and Moata Tamaira discuss Judith Collin's exit from the National Party, Auckland can finally get haircuts, and if it's reasonable to charge a fee for Christmas dinner. Audio

Panellists Mark Sainsbury and Moata Tamaira discuss Judith Collin's sudden exit from the National Party and share what they have been thinking. Audio

Today we continue our journey through your memories of radio in Aotearoa. Some incredible stories have come through to us from our listeners. Today's a real look back in time, to a time when the radio… Audio

Simon Bridges speaks to meda about allegations from Judith Collins Audio

Dr Shane Reti announces himself as interim leader of the National Party Audio