Checkpoint

Police warn that problems around the huffing of nitrous oxide products or nangs have escalated to where people are seeing whether they can drive without blacking out after inhaling the gas. Audio

This comes after Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour earlier renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss. Audio

The Automobile Association says the government's proposal to bring in a number of new road rules will clarify the situation for road users to make sure that everyone is on the same page. Audio

Better labelling and restrictions around packaging directed at children is needed, says a university researcher. Audio

The lawyer behind lawsuit says some of the world's biggest food manufacturers are "leaving taxpayers to clean up the mess". Audio

The cyclist was left with "bone deep" puncture wounds after the attack that saw her crash off her bike on a country road. Audio

Some customers will see price increases of 30 percent at the end of March, and there could more pain later on in the year. Audio

There have been eight times more applications than jobs on Student Job Search. Audio

The city's southern coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed, sending millions of litres of untreated sewage to the sea daily. Audio

A new discovery involving the larva of zebrafish shows promise for treating or preventing painful lymphoedema. Audio

A Wanaka-based adventure consultant says she agrees that anyone wanting to climb Mount Everest should have previously summited a 7000 metre high mountain at least once. Audio

Fifteen months after being hospitalised for huffing nitrous oxide, a builder still can't work, and his mother says tougher regulation around nangs are needed.

Dr Emily Yassaie told Checkpoint Aotearoa needs to reviews animal control laws and consider mandatory reporting of bites and dog related injuries Audio

Milford Investments CEO Blair Turnbull said unless the retirement age rises to 72 or 73, New Zealand can't afford to pay superannuation.

A Checkpoint investigation has revealed how accessible are potentially dangerous nitrous oxide or nangs in large quantities from dairies, vape stores and convenience stores. Audio

The owner of a Mount Maunganui pizzeria which has only just reopened after the deadly Mauao landslide says revenue is half what it would usually be in summer. Audio

The public will choose the name of the trout statue that has stood in Gore for almost 40 years. Audio

Senior sergeant Craig Dinnissen called for a "significant culture change" and for students to embrace social responsibility. Audio

"This isn't an anti-dog thing. This is just anti-irresponsible owners" says a parent who criticised the council for its reactive approach. Audio

A marine biologist says the worst case scenario if untreated sewage continues to be dumped in Wellington could be the die-off of the kelp forest ecosystem. Audio

A significant jump in the recreational use of nitrous oxide has sparked concern, with claims big canisters of the gas are being marketed directly to children. Audio

A convoy is operating three times a day in both directions; that is Gisborne bound and Ōpōtiki bound. Audio

The owner of Nitro took legal action, claiming the alcohol and energy drink combined was being unfairly targeted. Audio

The leak may impact sponges, muscles, penguins and fish that eat particles in the water. Audio

The organiser of the Wellington charity supplying school stationery to families in need says they may be forced to turn people away. Audio