Checkpoint

With more rain forecast for the Buller District, some frustrated locals have called for urgent flood mitigation work.

Evacuated residents in Westport were today allowed to return to their homes to… Read more Video, Audio

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has told Checkpoint the militarisation of the border between Russia and Ukraine is "very concerning" and NZ is working with international partners to call for a… Read more Video, Audio

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What started as a health and fitness programme has transformed into a full blown food bank because of the crushing impacts of Covid-19.

Buttabean Motivation was already delivering between 400 and 700… Read more Video, Audio

The pandemic's been an absolute party pooper, particularly for iconic costume & set suppliers First Scene.

Now the company's appealing to people to tap into their sense of fun and and dive into First… Read more Video, Audio

The bill for unpaid stays in MIQ has ballooned to more than $38 million, six months after debt collectors began chasing returnees who have yet to pay.

Nearly 6000 bills are more than 90 days overdue… Read more Audio

Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell said police are working with Wellington City Council to seek "disestablishment" of food trucks and others bringing food to the Parliament… Read more Video, Audio

A hard core of protesters is refusing to budge from Parliament four days into the demonstration - with more people still arriving.

Despite being trespassed they're digging in for the weekend.

The… Read more Audio

Since the "mask up" mandate got stricter we're seeing more of the blue and white disposable ones covering mouths and noses.

But where do they go when we chuck them? They might be in your backyard or… Read more Video, Audio

The opening round of Super Rugby Pacific may have to be postponed, with members of the Moana Pasifika squad bracing for positive Covid-19 tests.

Moana Pasifika's final pre-season match is likely to… Read more Audio

As tough as the flooding is for those in Westport - it's equally tough for those who can't get to their homes there, because access roads are closed.

Bill and Erica Lynch are semi-retired, and spend… Read more Audio

A state of emergency is in place in Westport for the second time in a week.

As the floodwaters rise in the west coast, dozens of residents have had to evacuate.

One of them is Jenny Thomas, who's… Read more Audio