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Sign of the Kiwi re-opens in Christchurch - locals delight
Built in June 1917, the popular 'Sign of the Kiwi' heritage building in Christchurch's Port Hills has re-opened today after being closed for six years due to earthquake damage. Audio
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New water networks for Wellington years away
23 Jan 2017Business leaders have called for the fast tracking of projects to strengthen Wellington's water supply, after the city came perilously close to being cut off at the weekend. Audio
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For many in NZ, it's the summer that wasn't
23 Jan 2017A freak snowfall at Cardrona, gales wreaking havoc in Wellington, a wild storm toppled trees and cut power to thousands in Auckland, and now flooding's hit the small Southland town of Waikaia. Audio
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Documents show ratepayer cash supporting private enterprise
The Christchurch City Council has contributed $28 million towards a carpark owned by one of the city's wealthiest men, Philip Carter. Audio
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PM praises Ratana church for welcome, compares to Waitangi
23 Jan 2017Bill English and 16 other MPs attended the annual Ratana celebrations, which honour the church's founder. Audio
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Evening business for 23 Jan 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Vigil to be held in Melbourne's Federation Square
23 Jan 2017A vigil will be held in Melbourne's Federation Square in a couple of hours for the victims of a deadly car rampage. Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne Arron Wood joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Children's Commissioner says scrap putting kids in police cells
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft says more community-based initiatives are needed, as it's time to abolish the practice of holding youth in police cells. Audio
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Shortage of beds sees teenagers held in police cells
Teenagers are being held in police cells for up to five nights, despite the practice directly contravening United Nations guidelines. Audio
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MPI head of animal welfare discusses rodeo footage
23 Jan 2017Ministry of Primary Industries head of animal welfare compliance, Chris Rodwell, says the codes of animal welfare are difficult to enforce. Audio
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Rodeo footage shows animals restrained, in distress
23 Jan 2017The Ministry of Primary Industries has launched an investigation after footage of rodeos, released exclusively to Checkpoint, appears to show animals being electrically prodded and restrained.
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Checkpoint looks back on the stories from 2016, part five
23 Dec 2016On Checkpoint's final show for 2016, we look back on some of the most interesting and inspiring people we've interviewed this year. Checkpoint returns on January 23rd, 2017. Video, Audio
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