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Alosio Taimo sentenced to 22 years in jail
School rugby coach Alosio Taimo has been sentenced today to 22 years in jail - with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years. Taimo was found guilty of nearly 100 charges against 17 boys. Audio
Viv Rickard is a deputy CEO of MSD's service delivery
Viv Rickard is a deputy CEO of MSD's service delivery. Audio
Guesthouse owner provides place for homeless
Farihah Properties owns the guesthouse in Mount Albert where Doreen was placed. Audio
Work and Income places 81yo woman in pricey "dosshouse"
An 81-year-old homeless pensioner says Work and Income recommended she stay in a “dosshouse” for $350 a week, but it’s so bad she’d rather sleep in her car. Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 22 February
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Australia deporting NZ criminals 'corrosive' - PM
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says the issue of Australia deporting New Zealanders who have committed crimes across the Tasman has become corrosive in the relationship between the two countries.
…Auckland Council temporarily suspends Lime e-scooters
In the past hour Auckland Council has temporarily suspended Lime scooter's licence. Audio
Malcolm Rewa victim believed him capable of killing
Rhonda McHardy was raped and bashed by Malcolm Rewa two weeks before Susan Burdett was murdered. Audio
Susan Burdett's brother talks to Lisa Owen
Susan Burdett's brother talks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Rewa verdict comes nearly 3 decades after Susan Burdett killing
Nearly 27 years after Susan Burdett was killed in her South Auckland home, Malcolm Rewa has has finally been found guilty of her murder. Audio
PM moves to reassure businesses about economic headwinds
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered her first big economic speech of 2019 to a business audience this morning outlining economic challenges facing the country, the impact of Brexit and… Video, Audio
Red Cross supporting 'psychological first aid' during fires
The emotional impact on people being forced from their homes is starting to rise to the surface. There to support them are Red Cross workers from around the South Island. Video, Audio
Don't be complacent, Nelson mayor urges
Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese urges locals and visitors to be incredibly cautious and listen to warnings and have an evacuation pack ready - just in case. Video, Audio
More Wakefield residents told to evacuate
Fresh evacuations are underway in Wakefield near Nelson as Fire and Emergency battles to contain fires across the region. Civil Defence controller Dennis Bush-King says more than 300 households and… Video, Audio
Walters Bluff fire flares up again
Residents in Nelson are reporting a flare up of the fire on Walter Bluff. Audio
1000 people run, bike, kayak in biggest ever Coast to Coast
As the clock struck seven this morning, the first hardy athletes set off on foot from from Kumara beach on a 243 kilometre mountain traverse across the South Island. Audio
Crowds descend on Eden Park for T20 series
Huge crowds have arrived at Eden Park for the sell-out White Ferns and Black Caps double-header, the second matches of the T20 series. Reporter Joanna MacKenzie joins Checkpoint live from the event. Video, Audio
Tasman Glacier sheds millions of tonnes
An 'incredible' chunk of ice has broken off the Tasman Glacier in the middle of the night, floating into the Aoraki Mount Cook National park. Guide Charlie Hobbs describes the massive icebergs to Lisa… Video, Audio
Dunedin may send rubbish to Canterbury
Dunedin City Council may have to resort to exporting its rubbish in coming years, due to a lack of planning and foresight. The council says it's an unlikely scenario but contingency plans need to be… Audio
Govt plans to 'abolish' all polytechnics, National says
National was looking to throw a spanner in the works as the Prime Minister delivered her first big economic speech of the year - making public what it says are leaked details about major reforms… Video, Audio
