Checkpoint

Anna Youngman has pleaded with Christchurch City Council to stop the Winstones Quarry which she says is coating locals in harmful dust. Video, Audio

A Supreme Court ruling that protected conservation land cannot be destroyed for the Ruataniwha Dam in Hawke's Bay probably spells the end of the controversial project, Maggie Barry says. Video, Audio

More than 100 former wards of the state gathered at Parliament today calling for a full Government inquiry into the abuse they suffered whilst in state care. Mihingarangi Forbes was there. Video, Audio

Rookie backs Nganu Laumape and Jordie Barrett will make their first test starts in just their second ever test when the All Blacks take on the British and Irish Lions in Auckland this weekend. Video, Audio

Elderly patients waiting for eye appointments at Dunedin Hospital were forced to sit on the floor, whilst one waited seven hours without being seen at all. Video, Audio

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

Men convicted for consensual homosexual activity under old laws have finally received a formal apology from Parliament. Political reporter Chris Bramwell was there when the historic apology was… Read more Video, Audio

There are fears the Government may try to change the law to get around a Supreme Court ruling against turning protected land in Ruahine Forest Park into a dam. Video, Audio

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says the Government is not doing enough to fight the issues arising from coastal erosion. Jan Wright says it's time for action, not talk, and now. Video, Audio

Thousands gathered in central Auckland to welcome Team New Zealand home after their triumph at the America's Cup in Bermuda. Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming joined the crowd. Video, Audio

Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 6th July 2017. Video