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New Netflix show called 'Irresponsible, unsafe, and unethical'
The Mental Health Foundation say Netflix new series, '13 Reasons Why' - a story about a teenager who commits suicide - is putting vulnerable people who are struggling with suicidal thoughts at risk. Audio
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Mental Health Foundation warns of harmful Netflix series
"I think it's a very irresponsible programme... and really unsafe for young people watching it". The Mental Health Foundation's chief executive, Shaun Robinson, says the Netflix series "13 Reasons… Audio
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Man who fatally ran over partner sentenced to 3 years prison
Mark Stevens has been sentenced to three years prison for killing his partner when he ran over her while drunk. Audio
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Wellington's port could fail in quake
Audio 31 Mar 2017According to Wellington's leaders, the capital's lifeline, the port, would be unusable if a disastrous earthquake struck within the next three months, as Michael Cropp reports. Audio
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Wellington Town Hall refurbish balloons to $90 million
The Town Hall was listed as earthquake prone in 2009, and closed for strengthening in 2012. In that time, the cost has tripled from an initial $32 million. Video, Audio
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Fog strands hundreds at Wellington Airport
Hundreds of people are stuck in a foggy Wellington tonight, after the airport stopped flights from taking off or landing. RNZ reporter Michael Cropp joins Checkpoint from the airport. Video, Audio
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Boys and girls present a united front against rape culture
Rape Prevention groups say roughly one-in-three girls will have an unwanted sexual experience before they turn 16 years old. Yesterday hundreds of teenagers from across Wellington assembled at… Audio
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Hundreds join protest against rape culture in NZ
Hundreds have gathered for a protest triggered by two Wellington students' online posts about having sex with drunk and unconscious girls. Video
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Hundreds join protest against rape culture
Hundreds of students are protesting against rape culture outside Parliament. The protest follows comments Wellington College students made about taking advantage of drunk girls. Video, Audio
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The beach that became a whale grave
First Person - A week ago, Farewell Spit was left a graveyard after one of the biggest whale strandings in New Zealand history. Reporter MICHAEL CROPP went there.
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Eight whales restrand at Farewell Spit
Eight more whales have restranded at Farewell Spit this afternoon and the Department of Conservation is worried more could come in. RNZ reporter Michael Cropp joins Checkpoint live from the scene. Video, Audio
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500 staff evacuated from damaged IRD building in Wellington
Almost 500 workers have been evacuated from Inland Revenue's Hawkestone St building in central Wellington because of earthquake damage. Audio
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Farm creep defies belief, say environmentalists
A regional council report details "agricultural encroachment" on the margins, or berm lands, of 24 of Canterbury's rivers. Audio
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New water networks for Wellington years away
Business leaders have called for the fast tracking of projects to strengthen Wellington's water supply, after the city came perilously close to being cut off at the weekend. Audio
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Lower speed ticket limits could be making roads more dangerous
Audio 9 Jan 2017Strict holiday speed limits could inadvertently be making drivers more stressed, reducing their ability to spot hazards, and making the roads more dangerous. Recent research at the University of… Audio
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ANZ staff evacuate Wellington premises
ANZ staff have evacuated their offices in central Wellington's Tory Street over fears that concrete panelling on the building could fall off. Michael Cropp joins Checkpoint from the scene. Audio
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Residents rescue treasured belongings from Wellington apartment
About 70 residents were allowed into an off-limits quake-damaged, central Wellington apartment block to retreive some of their precious belongings, including a hungry but alive goldfish. Video, Audio
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Gisborne starts to return to normal as power back on
Power is back on in Gisborne, but the lines company is warning residents to prepare for further power cuts within the next few days. Our reporter Michael Cropp is in the city. Audio
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Businesses in Gisborne to re-open today, with power
Power is back on for 40,000 people in Gisborne following Monday's fatal plane crash. Audio
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Gisborne power's back on, businesses re-opening
The power's back on in Gisborne - and business are re-opening this morning. Audio
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Power gradually restored in Gisborne
Power is starting to come back on in Gisborne and the East Cape area this evening. RNZ reporter Michael Cropp joins Checkpoint from Gisborne. Video, Audio
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Power due to come back on in Gisborne this evening
40,000 Gisborne locals have been without power since Monday morning - and are relieved to hear it is due back on soon. Michael Cropp reports. Video, Audio
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Wellington's inner-city residents want financial help to streng
People living in inner-city Wellington want more help from the government, if it is going to tighten the rules for earthquake-prone buildings. Video, Audio
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Horowhenua councillors vote to dump deputy mayor
Horowhenua's new mayor has suffered a setback - councillors voted last night to dump the deputy mayor he appointed. Audio
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Hundreds of soft toys en route to Kaikoura from Wairarapa school
A Wairarapa primary school has gathered hundreds of soft toys to gift to children in Kaikoura for Christmas. Reporter Michael Cropp paid them a visit. Audio
