Katie Scotcher
NZQA unlikely to have all NCEA exams online by 2020
A computer glitch has interrupted a pilot Level 1 digital English exam - which more than 3500 students were registered to take part in. Audio
Auckland teachers strike over pay, conditions
Primary teachers and principals ditched their classrooms and hit the streets in Auckland today, kicking off a week of rolling strike action across the country. Katie Scotcher reports. Video, Audio
Toots of support as primary teachers rally
Primary teachers have kicked out a week of rolling strikes in Auckland this morning. They're holding rallies across the city. RNZ reporter Katie Scotcher is at the intersection of Great North Road and… Audio
Calls for cinemas to screen classifications
The Film and Video Labelling Body is pushing to reinstate a law that would force cinemas to screen warnings at the beginning of films. Its call follows the release of A Star is Born, which some… Audio
Kiwis celebrate Melbourne Cup at Ellerslie Racecourse
Reporter Katie Scotcher joins Checkpoint live from Ellerslie Racecourse, where people have gathered for the country's biggest Melbourne Cup party. Video, Audio
Government warns banks to lift their game
An inquiry into New Zealand's banks has found they have been slow to take bad behaviour seriously and need to improve the way they monitor it, but cleared them of any serious misconduct. Audio
Many women can't afford sanitary products - KidsCan
Women across the country are using rags, socks and toilet paper, or skipping school and work when they have their period, as they cannot afford sanitary products. Findings from a KidsCan survey of… Audio
Second inquest into Zachary Gravatt's death closes
A chief medical officer has told an inquest into Zachary Gravatt's sudden death that medical staff in the hospital had the experience to him, as he was dying in Auckland Hospital from meningococcal… Audio
Royal update
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have had a busy morning in the Auckland, following their stops in the Capital and Abel Tasman National Park. Conservation, mental health awareness, and young people are… Audio
Royals Auckland walk about
A spot of gumboot throwing, a bit of tree planting and a stroll around Auckland's Viaduct. All in the day of a Royal tour. RNZ's Katie Scotcher updates us on the crowd's reception for the Duke and… Audio
Royal update
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have had a busy morning in the Auckland, following their stops in the Capital and Abel Tasman National Park. Audio
MAGS students claim classes were cancelled to avoid pranks
More than 100 year 13 Mt Albert Grammar students marched to their school today claiming they were banned from their last day to avoid pranks. Video, Audio
Who is Zhang Yikun, the alleged donor of $100,000 to National?
Zhang Yikun has rubbed shoulders with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha. Audio
National leak scandal 'going to ruin both of them'
There is widespread agreement among Botany locals in Jami-Lee Ross' electorate that the leak hasn't been handled well, but differing opinions on whether Mr Ross was the leaker and what should happen… Audio
Russell McVeagh partner quits after complaints upheld
The law firm Russell McVeagh has lost one of its partners, after an independent investigation upheld complaints about the man's drunken behaviour at a client function. Yesterday the law firm's board… Audio
Police acknowledge disciplinary action
The police have reluctantly admitted they've taken disciplinary action against nine staff for sexual harassing their work mates since 2014. After intervention by the Ombudsman, they've given RNZ News… Audio
Landlords sell ahead of Residential Tenancies Act changes
Reports are coming in from around the country of landlords selling up their properties ahead of tougher tenancy regulations. The government is considering changes to the Residential Tenancies Act -… Audio
Landlords selling up in anticipation of tougher regulations
A Tauranga property investor is selling his rentals and ditching the industry in anticipation of tougher tenancy regulations. He says tougher tenancy regulations, increased rates and "landlord… Audio
NZ strawberry grower forks out $20,000 for security measures
An Auckland strawberry grower has paid more $20,000 to install metal detectors at his farm after needle-ridden strawberries were found in New Zealand. Katie Scotcher and camera man Dan Cook look at… Video, Audio
Needle found in strawberry punnet sold in Auckland
All Australian strawberries imported here will be rigorously checked for signs of sabotage after needles were found in a punnet sold in an Auckland supermarket yesterday. Audio
