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Waiheke Island renters kicked out to make room for tourists
5 Dec 2017With rents rising, many longtime residents are being booted out of their rentals to make way for holidaymakers. Eva Corlett spoke to some islanders who now rely on a weekly soup kitchen. Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tues 5 December 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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David Tua delivers Christmas gifts to Ōtara children
5 Dec 2017Christmas has come early for some South Auckland children with the boxing superstar David Tua among volunteers handing out gifts as part of the Christmas Present Drop. Read more Video, Audio
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Dairy robbery victim’s jaw surgery postponed twice
A Papakura woman whose jaw was broken during a violent dairy robbery last Monday is still unable to eat and having to drink through a straw, because her surgery has been postponed twice. Audio
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Auckland Council votes to close 13 Waitakere Ranges tracks
5 Dec 2017Environmentalists are disappointed at Auckland Council's decision not to close the Waitakere Ranges in a bid to stop the spread of kauri dieback. Councillor Penny Hulse joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Napier residents demand answers - 'Why weren't we warned?'
5 Dec 2017Napier residents are furious they were left in the dark over the town's water crisis, which left reservoirs so low yesterday it was feared they could run dry. Video, Audio
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Thousands of students to benefit from govt's zero-fee policy
5 Dec 2017Eighty-thousand students will pay no fees next year thanks to the government's zero fees policy. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the government will pay fees up to $12,000 each for each student. Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 5th December 2017
5 Dec 2017Watch Tuesday's full programme here. Video
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Māori upset at New Plymouth landmark being put up for sale
4 Dec 2017Chorus has put Blagdon Hill, or Moungaroa, on the market, but New Plymouth Māori say the company should have spoken to them first. Video, Audio
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NZ Post workers face redundancy as closures loom
4 Dec 2017More jobs at NZ Post are on the line as it continues to shut branches in favour of franchises run out of shops like bookstores and pharmacies. Audio
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Kaikohe residents say 'Work for the Dole' won't work
4 Dec 2017The Northland community was singled out by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones, who is pushing a proposal for a work for the dole scheme, citing the need to get people off the couch. Audio
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Unemployed told "no more sitting on the couch"
4 Dec 2017Labour is calling it Ready to Work, New Zealand First is calling it Work for the Dole, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insists both parties are on the same page. Audio
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