Checkpoint

New Zealand-born British tabloid journalist and broadcaster, Dan Wootton, is denying any wrongdoing after allegations of a cash for sex images scheme. He says he's the target of a smear campaign by a… Audio

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made a last ditch attempt to boost ticket sales ahead of the women's world cup opener in Auckland tomorrow. FIFA says ticket sales have met expectations but have… Video, Audio

Muriwai resident Caroline Bellbooth has been in temporary accomodation since her home was red stickered following this year's extreme weather events. There's a slip at the back of her property , which… Video, Audio

Displaced homeowners affected by this year's weather events will receive weekly payments, to help with temporary housing, while the future of their flood-damaged homes is still uncertain. Auckland… Audio

A high court has heard of the harrowing quest Lauren Dickason and her husband went through to have the children she ended up killing. Graham Dickason faced cross examination by his wife's legal team… Audio

They're the hot favourites to take out the Women's World Cup, and US fans are making their way, in big numbers here to support their team. The team will be based in Auckland, and its fans are flocking… Audio

A chunk of junk that's quite literally appeared out of the blue, on a western Australia beach is causing some head scratching. Speculation is rife about what the giant golden cylindrical object on… Video, Audio

Dune hoons are allegedly driving other beach goers off the Poutu Peninsula on the Kairapa habour, due to high speed and dangerous maneuvers. Locals and regular visitors say four wheel drivers and off… Video, Audio

Labour's caucus regrouped in the capital today following the release of another bruising poll. With MPs Michael Wood and Kiri Allan returning from leave, the party was hoping to re-focus on the… Audio

One of the country's largest supermarket chains is promising a price shake up as part of a major rebrand, but it's light on details. Countdown stores are relaunching as Woolworths by early 2024 as… Video, Audio

It's just two sleeps to go until the world's biggest women's sporting event kicks off right here in Auckland. The tournament is set to be a major moment in the careers of the Football Ferns. Sports… Video, Audio

The multi million dollar Puhoi to Warkworth motorway could be at risk from a landslide just weeks after opening amid much fanfare. And it's been revealed the Transport Agency knew there was a problem… Video, Audio

The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commomnwealth Games, blaming billion dollar cost blow outs. The games were initially budgeted to cost $2.6 billion, but that's sky… Video, Audio

The father of three daughters killed by their mother at their Timaru home has told the court via audio visual link that his children preferred him and his wife was not a nurturing mother. Speaking… Audio

There are just three sleeps to go until the biggest sporting event in New Zealand's history kicks off in Auckland ... Yes the Football Ferns will get the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup underway when they… Video, Audio

Pothole pain is being felt up and down the country with the problem being particularly bad in Northland. The AA says some residents are choosing not to see family or are taking expensive flights out… Audio

The rail union is calling the ban slapped on Te Huia an "unjustified reaction". The Hamilton to Auckland train service has been banned from the Auckland metro area, because of two incidents of running… Video, Audio

Two motorcyclists who spent the night lost in an Upper Hutt forest are warning others to always be prepared and tell others when heading off-road. The two men in their early sixties, Jim Moore and… Video, Audio