Checkpoint

"Our world is in peril - and paralysed." That was the message for Jacinda Ardern and other world leaders on the opening day of the UN's general assembly in New York.

It's the first full in-person… Read more Video, Audio

At Eventfinda Stadium on Auckland's North Shore, a patchwork Jamaican netball side will run out against the Silver Ferns tonight.

Because of some visa issues, Jamaica only flew out here with seven… Read more Video, Audio

Consumer New Zealand has thrown its weight behind a campaign to urgently review the Retirement Villages Act after numerous stories of residents being treated unfairly.

Chief executive Jon Duffy today… Read more Video, Audio

An investigation has been launched into how government agencies have managed conflicts of interest when awarding contracts to the family of senior cabinet minister Nanaia Mahuta.

The National Party… Read more Audio

Jamaica has stitched together a netball team to take on the Silver Ferns this evening in Auckland.

Jamaica's coach Connie Francis told Checkpoint on Tuesday they needed to find three more players to… Read more Video, Audio

Life's returning to normal in London, but for many in the UK, the Queen's funeral has been the event that's made them fall in love with the royals again.

After ten days of mourning and extraordinary… Read more Video, Audio

A coroner has ruled Dunedin plumber, Rory Nairn, died from myocarditis caused by the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.

However, an immunologist says the tragedy shouldn't change how people view the vaccine.

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Long Covid is adding strain to support services for those suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

For decades those with the condition have been fighting for it to be recognised. They're now calling… Read more Video, Audio

GIB's value is hugely valuable in Aotearoa currently, and so are the people delivering it to building sites across Auckland - that's the message from workers who have walked off the job.

About 40… Read more Audio

South Cantabrians have spoken, they want a day off to mark the Queen, and an Anniversary Day.

The government left it up to local leaders to decide what to do about the clash after announcing a one… Read more Video, Audio

A Taranaki family making a last-minute dash to see a dying relative are lucky to be alive after their car was caught in a massive slip near Urenui on State Highway 3.

Rex Wade was driving family… Read more Audio