Checkpoint

Watercare has revealed that a third of its 40,000 EDMI smart meters are faulty, saying it discovered the issue last October. Audio

Craig says he's cobbling together leftover drugs to make his 10-year-old son's medication last after recently being unable to fill the prescription. Audio

Faults with 13,000 of Watercare's smart meters has led to customers being left to pay catch-up bills. Audio

A Hawkes Bay florist was called to see if she was paying licence fees for music she was playing out the back of her shop while working. Audio

A travel agent says since Covid demand for overseas destinations has only gone up. Audio

More than 13,000 meters installed in Auckland are faulty, leading to incorrect readings and huge bills. Audio

A Hawkes Bay florist has had her music listening habits nipped in the bud. Audio

An advocate for the family says they are unfairly being forced to choose between their dogs and a roof over their head. Audio

However, the team's former halfback says he's disappointed by the decision as cowbells "bring something different" to the atmosphere. Audio

Westgold, which was supplying the butter blocks for school fundraisers, had to put their prices up at the beginning of June. Audio

An Auckland business owner says it is adding a significant burden in tough economic times. Audio

The government is looking at changes that would make leave proportionate to the number of hours worked. Audio

The racewinner was dragged several seconds by spooked horse Buddy Guy, but kept her cool. Audio

The issue has raised its head again with Marlborough Boys' College having five extra-year players in its first XV rugby team. Audio

The 'how to guide' videos to falsely claim hardship withdrawals are littered across social media platforms. Audio

Auckland Transport did not think the speed increase was "desirable or appropriate" but it was legally obligated to make the change. Audio

Todd McClay says he does intend to uphold pre-election promise to unlock KiwiSaver for farm purchases.

An illegal street racer says he's formally apologised to many residents and wants to sell his impounded car. Audio

Fly-tippers illegally dumping rubbish could be in for a shock if new laws are passed allowing councils to crack down on them and use clues such as old car registration plates or names on letters or… Audio

Sight-impaired people living in the Southern Auckland could miss out on a guide dog after a savage attack on a handler and his guide dog.

Between January and 22 May 2025, Auckland Council said it received 6197 reports of roaming dogs and impounded 2460. Audio

John Schofield was laying face down in the water after being knocked down by heavy swells while fishing near the mouth of Ōtaki River.

Carla says she feels denied the medical care she needed after being told she would have to pay $300 for three appointments to discuss HRT. Audio

The list of King's Birthday honours will be released on Monday. Audio

Palmerston North teen Ryan Satterthwaite died after playing a Run It-style game this week. Audio