Jordan Bond
Govt considers broad range of drone regulations
Drone users might soon need a license to fly one and could be pinged by the police or have them seized if they break the law. Video, Audio
Cricket devotees endure sleepless night for epic game
Hundreds of supporters gathered in bars and casinos across the country, while others watched the Cricket World Cup final from home. We caught up with dedicated fans who forgo sleep to watch the epic… Audio
Defence Force to assess possible dangerous chemical
South Dunedin properties will be evacuated this morning as the Defence Force's bomb squad assesses a potentially dangerous chemical.
It may be blown up, as the owners of the building are concerned… Audio
Auckland mayor calls for answers after panel falls off building
Part of central Auckland has been closed off to traffic after a 40kg panel fell off a building yesterday, causing traffic chaos. Reporter Jordan Bond is at the scene with the latest on the situation.
…Rotorua homeless shelter helps thousands in first year
A year after they opened, more than a thousand people have been given a roof over their heads and hot meals through the homeless shelters a Rotorua man funded by mortgaging his own house.
… Audio
Royal Commission of Inquiry staff member referred to police
A survivor of physical and sexual abuse says he's frustrated that the abuse inquiry could get side-tracked as it investigates a staff member. The Royal Commission of Inquiry says the allegations… Audio
KiwiRail to investigate multiple system failures
KiwiRail is promising an investigation into Auckland's rail network after another signalling fault brought trains to a standstill this morning - the third such failure in the last six months. Audio
Teen mother's supporters dismiss Oranga Tamariki inquiry
People supporting a 19-year-old mother fighting to keep her baby are dismissing an internal inquiry into Oranga Tamariki's attempts to take it from her.
Last month, Hawke's Bay hospital went into… Audio
Three men charged with aggravated burglary following fatal shooting
A man has appeared in court in Hamilton, charged with possessing a firearm and methamphetamine, after a fatal shooting in the tiny rural Waikato settlement of Hauturu. Another three men, who were… Audio
Suspected quadruple shooting in Waikato confounds residents
Four people found shot on Thursday are believed to have driven injured along dark country roads for kilometres in rural Waikato in a desperate bid to find medical help.
The police say one person died… Audio
Waikato settlement shocked by suspected shooting
The tiny farming settlement of Hauturu in Waikato is in shock after a suspected shooting left one person dead and three injured. Reporter Jordan Bond is in the area and joins Checkpoint with the… Video, Audio
Budget cover photo model moved to Australia for cost of living
The woman on the front cover of the government's budget document left Auckland because of the cost of living, and now lives in Australia - on the Gold Coast. Forty-year-old Vicky Freeman was alerted… Audio
Auckland Harbour Bridge turns 60
Auckland is marking the 60th birthday of the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Thursday.
The 1.2km bridge was a feat of engineering at the time and defined the future growth of Auckland.
Jordan Bond takes… Audio
Students Climate Strike
Thousands of students across the country have walked out of school to protest against inaction over climate change. Audio, Gallery
Grant Robertson says govt debt target will likely change
The government intends to ease its self-imposed rules around how much money it can borrow, and give itself the licence to take on up to $15 billion more debt, if it's re-elected. Audio
Grant Robertson says govt debt target will likely change
The government intends to ease its self-imposed rules around how much money it can borrow, and give itself the licence to take on up to $15 billion more debt, if it's re-elected. Audio
Harbour Bridge cycle, walkway to cost ‘$100m plus’
New Zealand Transport Agency says it hopes to start work early next year on the long-awaited shared cycle and walkway across Auckland's Harbour Bridge. Reporter Jordan Bond sat down with the agency's… Video, Audio
Boys’ allegations against teacher don’t stand up – lawyer
The defence in the trial of a former teacher charged with indecently touching boys says some of their claims are lies to fit a deceitful narrative. Benjamin Christopher Missi Swann denies 10 charges… Audio
Teenager details teacher’s alleged sexual abuse
A teenage boy claims he woke up to find a former teacher touching his groin, in a closed room on their own. Benjamin Christopher Missi Swann, known as Benjy, is on trial at the High Court in Auckland… Audio
Former teacher accused of sexual offences against 10 boys
The Crown has opened its case against a former high school teacher accused of indecently assaulting seven boys. Benjamin Christopher Missi Swann is charged with 10 counts of committing an indecent act… Audio
