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Police share new theory, reward for info, on Kirsty Bentley
A stranger abduction, not a drifter, but someone who knew the area very well and was probably involved with cannabis.
That's the working theory of the top officer in charge of the Kirsty Bentley… Video, Audio
Battle for soul of Greens as Shaw fights for co-leadership
The battle for the soul of the Green Party is underway with James Shaw vowing he will fight to take back the co-leadership.
It's not yet clear who - if anyone - he will challenge for the role. The MP… Audio
Newmarket businesses, families suffer from Destiny protest disruption
Newmarket locals are frustrated at Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki, saying Saturday's protest left people cut off from sick family and businesses counting yet more losses.
Meanwhile, Mr Tamaki's… Video, Audio
Power outages in Northland as heavy rain, wild winds hit region
The upper North Island has taken a pounding, with heavy rain and wild winds enough to tip trucks and knock out power.
The Harbour Bridge has been operating low speed restrictions, there've been… Video, Audio
Schools at 'tipping point', secondary principals tell Minister
Secondary principals have united to make an unprecedented call for help as classes reopen for the third school term.
In a letter obtained by RNZ the leaders of ten regional principals associations… Audio
Dame Sophie Pascoe farewells biggest supporter, her nana
Legendary Paralympian Dame Sophie Pascoe has had to farewell her biggest fan and best friend this week. Her nana Yvonne has died. The 11-time gold medallist swimmer shared the news on Instagram today… Video, Audio
Excellence and experimentation at NZ Vegan Cheese Awards
A delicious alternative or a crime against food? The professionals have gathered to test the taste. Cheeses made of nuts, coconut oil, flours and vegetables were put under the microscope at the New… Video, Audio
Molloy denies taking URLs from candidate rivals
The race for the Auckland mayoralty is heating up with candidates in a spat over a website domain mystery. Anyone clicking on efesocollins.co.nz or craiglord.co.nz is taken to a site showing the… Video, Audio
Climate change: Weather-related insurance claims rise in NZ
Weather related insurance claims are stacking up and are set to become more common as climate change bears down on New Zealand communities. Just this week there has been widespread flooding in the… Video, Audio
Relieft at Lake Ōhau as only access to village restored
There's relief in the Lake Ōhau community after the only access road into the alpine village was restored earlier today. Residents and holiday makers have been trapped since Tuesday morning after… Video, Audio
Evening business for 22 July 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6309864218112 Video, Audio
Big dump of snow on Ruapehu, 70cm in 24hrs
Snowseekers have struck it lucky overnight, with a big dump of snow at Mt Ruapehu. Earlier in the week Checkpoint reported on the barren and rocky skifields of Turoa and Whakapapa - in the middle of… Video, Audio
Storm-hit regional mayors urge united climate change response
Mayors in some of the areas that are copping the worst weather-related damage want a fast and united response to climate change. Just this week, there's been towns and cities dealing with widespread… Video, Audio
Michael Hill jewellery shop hit by another brazen robbery
A well know jewellery chain has been hit again in a smash and grab at a west Auckland mall. Robbers reportedly walked into the Michael Hill at the Westgate Mall and smashed up cabinets and took off… Video, Audio
Disruption remains at Wellington Airport after chaotic weather
The wild weather in Wellington has eased but the headaches for people trying to fly in and out of the capital have not. Thousands had their plans disrupted yesterday after heavy rain and wild winds… Video, Audio
Little change for All Blacks ahead of South Africa matches
'I'm going nowhere, and neither is my captain' ... that's the message from All Blacks coach Ian Foster who fronted publicly for the first time today since the series loss to Ireland on Saturday. Ian… Video, Audio
Kitchens struggle with rising cost of cooking oil
Vegetable oil, once a cooking essential, now a kitchen luxury.
Inflation has hit a record high of 7.3 percent - forcing everyday prices up. Kiwis across the country are grappling with soaring prices… Audio
High Performance Sport NZ unveils 10-point plan for athletes
Greater focus on athlete welfare should mean more success on the international sporting stage.
That's the hope from High Performance Sport New Zealand boss Raelene Castle.
In May, an… Audio
Wild weather hits south as Ōhau village still waits for way out
The wait is nearly over for residents and holiday-makers left stranded in Lake Ōhau village since Tuesday morning.
Floodwaters washed out the only bridge into the alpine village, with crews working… Video, Audio
Free public transport: How would Collins, Molloy get it done?
As politicians they're poles apart, but two leading mayoral candidates share one thing - a headline policy.
Free public transport has been often debated in Auckland, now councillor Efeso Collins and… Video, Audio
