Checkpoint

Grey Lynn resident says Auckland Transport is fining people in their own driveways, even if they were clearly not obstructing the footpath. Audio

It's the vacation from hell and it hasn't even got off the ground yet for a US-based Air New Zealand passenger and his family. Audio

Nearly a quarter of rural schools have substandard drinking water, according to a GNS study. Audio

More than 10,000 people have already signed up for the app. Audio

Federated Farmers president blames financial efficiency for the proposed cutbacks. Audio

Rogue car companies have been charging unsuspecting passengers hundreds of dollars just to go a few kilometres up the road. Audio

It's hoped a first-of-its-kind computer model of nasal cavity will help develop treatments for diseases like Parkinsons and Alzheimers.

The organisation is concerned a government proposal could lead to a sell-off of conservation land. Audio

One in three retail workers feel unsafe heading into the peak Christmas shopping season. Audio

Keen swimmers are leaving the programme as costs surge.

Burma, the 42-year-old Asian elephant, had been on her own at Auckland Zoo for more than two years after her buddy moved to Sydney. Audio

The collaboration has seen 11 homes built at Ōmāhu Marae in Hawke's Bay 20 months on from the extreme weather event. Audio

Gulls are pooping on Christchurch cafés, and no one knows what to do. Audio

With less than seven weeks till Christmas Day, it is looking like roast turkey is out and chicken - seemingly the most affordable protein - is in. Audio

Winemakers are anxiously waiting to see if they'll be hit by high tariffs when exporting into the US, following the election of Donald Trump. Audio

The mare's owner is calling for a ban on the private sale of fireworks. Audio

Donations have come in prompted by a social media video by a frustrated David Letele after boxes of meat meant for struggling families were ruined. Audio

Workloads are increasing as people struggle to access GPs, but funding is not going up, Pharmaceutical Society president says. Audio

Dunedin's students doubt proposed changes will lower rates of harmful drinking with one saying the culture has got worse.

Auckland company Extraordinary has developed a form of debit card that lets workers choose the benefits they need most, without having to claim reimbursements. Audio

Auckland City education services manager Karyl Puklowski says she isn't surprised at student absenteeism rates, and services should be called in as early as Year 1. Audio

Northland emergency doctor Gary Payinda has told Checkpoint the health system is suffering under woeful understaffing, budget constraints and leaky buildings - and the government's priorities are all… Audio

In a radio first, RNZ and the SPCA are hosting a special Concert for Animals on 5 November, with music specially selected to calm your pets. Audio

One proposal to scale back the rebuild would see an entire inpatient floor scrapped - including mental health beds for the elderly. Audio

The emergency motels in Rotorua are associated with anti-social behaviour and harm local tourism, Hotel Council's James Doolan says. Audio