Radio New Zealand

The sudden closure has shocked Invercargill's residents and raised questions about the future of arts and culture in the region. Video, Audio

After years of fighting for some control of the aquifer that feeds their springs, the Māori guardians of Poroti Springs are applauding the government buy-out of a water bottling company. Video, Audio

Otamatea Grey Power representative Beverly Aldridge says it's "elderly abuse" to deny the elderly the ability to grow their own cannabis to treat ailments and relieve pain. She spoke to John Campbell.

Survivors, family members and rescuers braved stormy weather in Wellington today to remember the dead and acknowledge those who risked their own lives to come to their aid. Video, Audio

The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio

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

The opposition says the Government is in crisis because it overpromised during the election campaign, and is now trying to cover that up by blaming historic underspending. Video, Audio

At just 21, David Liti has won Gold at the Commonwealth Games by lifting 403kg, an all-time Commonwealth record, and he's only just started competing internationally at a senior level. He spoke with… Video, Audio

Olympic rowing champion Hamish Bond is now a bronze Commonwealth Games cyclist, helping put New Zealand in fourth place on the medal table.   Video, Audio

While snow was a welcome surprise to some people in the South Island's alpine areas, parts of the West Coast have been hit hard by strong winds, causing some roofs to lift and caravans to topple. Video, Audio

A tornado tore through the central North Island town of National Park today, destroying at least one house and damaging others. Reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint live from the town. Video, Audio

A tornado has ripped through the tiny Taranaki settlement of Rahotu, tearing roofs off homes, destroying farm buildings and lifting cattle into the air. Locals described the carnage to RNZ reporter… Video, Audio

Checkpoint visits the Parker family home in South Auckland, where mum Sala and sister Elizabeth reveal it can be an emotional rollercoaster being the closest people in a prize fighter's life. Video, Audio

Some residents in the Auckland suburb of Mount Albert say the government's plan to squeeze up to 4000 new homes in the area is ridiculous and the infrastructure won't be able to cope. Video, Audio

New Zealand's cricket umpire Doug Cowie tells John Campbell the fact Australia's cricket team's ball-tampering appears to have been premeditated makes the cheating even worse. Video, Audio

The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is urging District Health Boards to set up an independent panel to break an impasse over nurses' pay talks. Video, Audio

The process of flushing Christchurch's water supply with chlorine is underway, ending its reign as the only major New Zealand city not to treat its water. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio

A Pukenui school bus driver from the Far North is thanking her lucky stars her busload of children didn't plunge into a hole in State Highway One on Friday when a 20m section collapsed. Video, Audio

The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio