Checkpoint

He stared down numerous contenders and saw off many an adversary - now Simon Bridges is saying goodbye.

In a shock move, the former National leader has announced he is retiring from politics to… Video, Audio

Stalling booster rates are worrying health chiefs, who say people shouldn't consider themselves fully vaccinated unless they've had their third dose.

The number of COVID-19 infections has edged up… Audio

With case numbers of Covid-19 on the decline in Auckland, there are hopes our biggest city may have passed the Omicron peak, with the rest of the country soon to follow.

But with at least 15,540 new… Audio

Some people with disabilities who usually have help at home are trying to manage on their own, as Covid-19 sweeps across Aotearoa.

The Disability Rights Commissioner is so concerned about the support… Audio

The departure of the local police station from downtown Auckland has seen antisocial behaviour creep in, according to inner city residents.

The inner city police station was packed up in 2013, six… Video, Audio

Police are warning New Zealanders to beware of sales on social media, because they're seeing a staggering amount of fraud in online trading.

A 24-year-old has been arrested and charged over 27 scams… Audio

A 30-year inflation high of 5.9 percent means a big pain in the pocket for many people.

Today the focus has been on petrol, but the cost of liquid gold pretty much flows onto everything.

It's not… Video, Audio

The Waitangi Tribunal has been told about the catastrophic impact of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, or FASD, on whānau Māori and the neglect of the Crown in addressing access to support.

The… Audio

The government is knocking 25 cents off per litre off fuel excise tax for three months - with the change coming into effect tonight.

They will also cut a further 25 cents a litre from road user… Video, Audio

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With the country gripped by a fuel price frenzy, many New Zealanders may be looking for other ways to get around.

So tonight we're looking at e-bikes, the pros, the cons, and whether two wheels… Audio

Russia has reportedly turned to China for military help and economic relief - as sanctions bear down and its invasion of Ukraine continues.

Meanwhile a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian military… Audio

The government has announced it is slashing fuel taxes and public transport fares will halve for three months, as the cost of petrol continues to soar.

The fuel excise is currently about 70 cents per… Video, Audio

Brace yourselves for a 'wicked perfect storm' says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine creates a global energy crisis.

In the last hour, the government has announced it's… Audio

The Australian Prime Minister has declared a national emergency in response to the catastrophic floods on the east coast.

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The government has slashed the isolation requirements for Covid cases by almost a third - as the rapacious spread of Omicron threatens to grind businesses to a halt.

More than 22,000 new cases were… Audio

Ever been up to your elbows in scone or biscuit mix and discovered a vital ingredient missing? Ever wished you could magic it up?

A supermarket chain in Australia just might have the solution -… Video, Audio

Adoption practices have come under the scrutiny of the Abuse in Care Royal Commission today.

The commission has held a special hearing into the experiences of Māori in state and faith-based care.

It… Audio

While Labour leader and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won't call the current cost of living a "crisis", Labour MP Tamati Coffey described the situation in Aotearoa as an "inequity crisis".

Earlier… Video, Audio

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