Checkpoint

The seemingly never-ending story is finally over with Auckland's Unitary Plan signed off, setting a path for the future development of the city. Todd Niall talks to deputy mayor Penny Hulse. Audio

New Zealand trampolinist Dylan Schmidt may be one of the least well known names in New Zealand's Olympic team, but the 19-year-old trampolinist made the Olympic final - and finished seventh. Audio

Questions are being asked about oversight the Canterbury Regional Council has of a subsidised taxi scheme, after the council identified cab drivers may have claimed $420,000 for trips that never… Read more Audio

The Morgan Foundation has accused New Zealand Steel, Fonterra and three other companies of buying cheap overseas emission units to offset their pollution. Audio

A new survey has shown more people than ever before are in favour of legalising or decriminalising cannabis, but the Prime Minister is ruling out any law changes. Audio

Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says she rejected Collier International's suggestion of homing the homeless in warehouses and tents. Audio

Real estate giant Colliers International suggested the government house homeless people in tents and warehouses, in an urgent report commissioned by the Ministry of Social Development. Audio

Hastings District Mayor Lawrence Yule is dealing with an outbreak of what is believed to be campylobacter in Havelock North. He tells Checkpoint how the council is responding. Audio

Hastings District councillor Adrienne Pierce bought and delivered groceries to Kayla Vivian, who is struggling financially after her son fell ill in Havelock North. Audio

Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne says Hastings District Council is working hard to find the cause of the gastro outbreak in Havelock North. Audio