Checkpoint

There are now well over one million Syrian refugees living in refugee camps in Lebanon. Andy Robinson is a humanitarian officer for Tearfund, and has just spent the night in the camp with a Syrian… Read more Audio

On the day when the Salvation Army hit out at the Government over incorrect remarks that it had joined with officials to approach people living in cars; a new study has found growing numbers of… Read more Audio

Walkers and cyclists taking to pathways around Nelson Airport are often surprised to hear a few brass notes coming from behind the trees and shrubs. Our Nelson reporter Tracy Neal was one of them, and… Read more Audio

A seventh school has had to close because of a suspected outbreak of measles. Maja Burry reports. Audio

Legal aid lawyers do not believe the Government's biggest top-up to the Courts in more than a decade will help the people who need it most. Audio

Christchurch residents frustrated with parked cars blocking driveways and taking every vacant space on their suburban streets, are hoping a Council plan to address the problems may offer some help. Audio

A 7-year-old boy who's been missing for six days in northern Japan has been found alive. Audio

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

A Southland 4WD group will attempt to recover their vehicles from the Old Man Range near Roxburgh in Central Otago tomorrow. District Mayor Tony Lepper joins Checkpoint. Audio

Auckland has overtaken Toronto as the world's 'hottest' luxury housing market, according to Christie's Real Estate. Audio

Maori wardens have been working with Te Puea marae to deliver food to people living in cars and bushes on the streets of South Auckland. Audio