Checkpoint

The rain still hasn't stopped in Tairāwhiti. Despite a slight reprieve it's back in full force, plummeting down across the already sodden region.

The downpour has affected the local growers at the… Read more Video, Audio

A leaked security agreement could see China deploy police and its military personal to protect its people and major projects in Solomon islands.

And the unverified document that leaked online… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealand and Australia have expressed alarm at a security deal in the works between Beijing and the Solomon Islands - which could pave the way for a Chinese naval base in the Pacific.

New Zealand… Read more Audio

If you use public transport, how full is your bus, train or ferry? And would more people ride if it was cheaper?

With half-price fares coming into force from next Friday, to offset the rising cost of… Read more Video, Audio

Tonga's economy is being hit by a severe downturn with both exports and local sales in decline.

In January this year, a volcanic eruption sent tsunami waves and ash rain that devastated the nation… Read more Audio

Amnesty International NZ's executive director Meg De Ronde told Checkpoint it's a huge relief to have the deal for 450 refugees to come here from detention in Australia and offshore centres.

"Amnesty… Read more Video, Audio

There is a David and Goliath struggle going on between a small picturesque town in regional Germany, and fast food giant, McDonalds.

The tiny town of Tubingen, near Stuttgart, has just 90,000… Read more Video, Audio

Madeleine Albright, America's first female secretary of state has died at the age of 84.

Former President Bill Clinton, who appointed her to the role, called her "extraordinary" and says her death is… Read more Audio

The US has officially declared that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine - days after President Joe Biden called Vladimir Putin a war criminal.

It comes as Biden arrives in Europe for… Read more Audio

Some of the country's most at-risk people say the government is trading off their safety by easing restrictions so soon.

From April 5, vaccine passports will not be required anymore - and many… Read more Audio

Omicron cases have surged among Māori, with tangata whenua now having the highest rates.

As another pandemic inequity emerges, the health ministry is again defending its response for Māori.

Jamie… Read more Audio

After months at home workers can trade the trackies and kitchen commute for a return to the actual office, with the government ending most mandates from early April.

The question is will they?

Some… Read more Video, Audio