Checkpoint

Whakatane man Bob McNeil was asleep in his caravan when he was jolted awake by a huge stag, which had fled from hunters and crashed into his home. He told Lisa Owen exactly what happened. Video, Audio

Thousands of dignitaries and politicians gathered inside the Sydney Opera House this afternoon to honour the life of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who died last month aged 89. Audio

The small Bay of Plenty town has been without an ATM since June 3, when the sole cash machine was ripped from the walls of the local Credit Union. The union's CEO Gavin Earle told Checkpoint it wasn't… Read more Video, Audio

Netball New Zealand is backing the use of te reo Māori on the courts, after two Tauranga kura copped complaints for speaking Māori during their games. Māori News Correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

The government has sweetened its offer to striking teachers - including an extra $271m to address pay parity - and primary and secondary unions are recommending their members accept the revised deal.

Court reporter Anneke Smith joins Checkpoint live from outside the High Court in Christchurch, where Brenton Tarrant pleaded not guilty to 90 charges this morning. She told Lisa Owen what will happen… Read more Video, Audio

Oranga Tamariki has removed a child from her foster home, with her foster parents saying it's because they're Pasifika and the child is Pākehā. Checkpoint was there when 'Sarah' was uplifted from the… Read more Video, Audio

Survivors and families of the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks were left distraught after the man accused of the attacks pleaded not guilty today to more than 90 charges of murder, attempted… Read more Video, Audio

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Witnesses to the Christchurch mosque attacks are asking for more accountability from the various Islamic groups that have been raising money for the victims. Read more Video, Audio