Radio New Zealand
Chch convention centre to cost double what was announced
Greater Regeneration Christchurch Minister Nicky Wagner says the total cost of the Christchurch convention centre is about $475,000, despite the Government only citing $240m in the past. Video, Audio
Chch convention centre to cost $475m
The Government announced earlier this month that Christchurch's new convention centre will cost $240 million, but Checkpoint has learnt the true cost is double that. Video, Audio
Joyce urges caution as Govt opens books
National says another tax package could be on the cards after opening the books but not until 2020, while Labour rules out putting up the income tax rates. Video, Audio
King Country local Bud Snowden recalls Sir Colin Meads
King Country local Bud Snowden recalls Sir Colin Meads watching his team from the sidelines, back when he was too little to even do up his boots. Video, Audio
Campaign for Ohariu now a competition after Dunne exit
The race for the Ohariu seat now looks to be down to Labour's Greg O'Connor and first-term National list MP Brett Hudson Video, Audio
Prisoner on trial for rape of three cellmates
William Katipa denies raping three of his cellmates after beating or threatening them. Audio
Campaign day one - cheaper GP visits, free public transport
The National Party is offering $18 GP visits to community service card holders, the Greens free public transport for everyone under 19, and Labour commuter rail between Auckland and Tauranga. Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 21 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Tributes continue to flow from Sir Colin Meads' hometown
People have been visiting the statue of him, which was unveiled in the main street of Te Kuiti just two months ago, and local schools paid their respects Video, Audio
Gareth Morgan stands by 'lipstick on a pig' comment
The leader of the Opportunities Party says he was referring to the change in Labour's leadership and not specifically leader Jacinda Ardern. Video, Audio
'It's been on my mind for a while' - Dunne announces departure
Ohariu MP Peter Dunne has today announced he will leave Parliament at the election, having represented the electorate since 1984 Video, Audio
Peter Dunne to quit Parliament, citing lack of support
The leader of United Future has been an MP for 33 years but says he's been sensing a clear message that voters are looking for change. Video, Audio
Hundreds evacuated in Whanganui as high tide approaches
About 200 homes in Whanganui have been evacuated as fears grow that flood waters will breach the Kowhai Park stopbanks. RNZ Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
Fairfax getting into broadband
Media company Fairfax New Zealand is expanding into consumer broadband fibre services, offering what it says will be ultra fast speeds, unlimited data, and no fixed term contracts. Audio
Greg Mildenhall's swan song
Radio New Zealand Concert Programmer Greg Mildenhall has been quietly influencing the programmes broadcast on public radio for forty-five years. He says goodbye to listeners and colleagues on Upbeat… Audio
RNZ cutting its cloth - and some jobs
Radio New Zealand's prolonged funding freeze and the cost of new digital initiatives are beginning to bite. Last week a restructure of its music division was confirmed at the cost of some jobs. This… Audio
Initial irritation, acronym acrimony . . . and ambivalence
Mediawatch listeners respond to Radio New Zealand calling itself simply 'RNZ' on the air and online. Also: how the BBC hasn't retired the word 'radio' even for its youngest digital natives. Audio
When will the new Checkpoint check in?
The new multimedia Checkpoint programme hosted by John Campbell was supposed to be up and running this month. But now RNZ says we won't see it until after the New Year. Audio
Digital kills the radio brand
Radio New Zealand has quietly rebranded itself on-air as 'RNZ', startling some loyal listeners. RNZ says it is a signal that it is not just all about radio any more in the digital age. Mediawatch… Audio
An important report on Iraq overlooked
It was only after the PM and reporters visited New Zealand's troops in Iraq recently that the media mentioned a US report critical of the way their camp is run. Why wasn't it reported earlier? Audio
