Canterbury
Christchurch mosque shooting - Maysoon Sanama
The Manager of the An-Nur Early Childhood centre in Wigram, Maysoon Sanama says parents have told her that up to 30 people have been shot at the mosque. Audio
Resilience in tourism. Lessons learned from Kaikoura
Post Kaikoura's 2016 quake how is the tourism sector recovering? Lincoln University's Joanna Fountain tells Kathryn Ryan that a need to improve food networks in the days and weeks following the quake… Audio, Gallery
Kaikōura residents have to boil water after E coli detected
The entire town of Kaikōura has been told to boil water until further notice due to E coli being found in the water. Logan Church spoke with Kaikoura District Council's chief executive Angela… Audio
28 measles cases confirmed in Canterbury
Vaccine supplies are running low in Canterbury, where 28 people are now confirmed to have measles. Reporter Logan Church joins Checkpoint live from a community health facility, shortly after… Video, Audio
Christchurch dairy to pay $40k for worker exploitation
A Christchurch dairy employee was forced to work 12-hour shifts, seven days a week. Now, the dairy owner has to pay more than $40,000 for worker exploitation.
Students asked to stay home after measles case
As the number of measles cases climbs in Canterbury, schools and workplaces are scrambling to stay disease-free. Audio
Kids not vaccinated? Keep them at home, parents warned
Parents of children who haven't been vaccinated for measles in Canterbury are being advised to keep them at home. It comes as the region grapples with an outbreak of the contagious virus - which has… Audio
Chch police prosecutor diagnosed with measles
A police prosecutor in Christchurch has been diagnosed with measles, and the Law Society is warning its likely they have come into contact with many people.
Measles outbreak: Up to 100,000 Cantabrians must be vaccinated
A Canterbury doctor helping tackle the region's measles outbreak warns up to 100,000 people must be vaccinated. Audio
Measles immunity in question for some Kiwis
As the measles outbreak in Canterbury hits 25, there's a warning that some New Zealanders might not be as immune to the disease as they think are. Health officials are estimating that up to… Audio
Worried mother: Anti-vaxxers the 'ugliest form of privilege'
A Canterbury mother of an 8-month-old who is too young to be immunised against measles is calling anti-vaxers the ugliest form of privilege. George Cullen says she's angry people would chose to put… Video, Audio
More measles cases likely in Canterbury, officials say
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury has climbed to 25 and authorities say further cases are likely given that the disease is circulating widely in the community. Audio
MPI investigating latest rodeo horse death
A horse died at the National Rodeo Finals in North Canterbury on Saturday - it's the fourth animal to die since the season started in October. The President of the Rodeo Cowboys Association says it… Audio
Empty housing units finally available for homeless in Kaikōura
Four of seven government housing units - which haven't been occupied in almost a year - will be handed over to Kaikōura District Council to use for emergency housing. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
25 confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury
Nine thousand extra doses of a measles vaccine are due to arrive in Canterbury tomorrow as the number of confirmed cases rises to 25. Medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Measles outbreak: how to protect yourself
The measles outbreak continues in Canterbury, with the number of confirmed cases now 22. There are concerns many people aged between 29 and 50 in New Zealand have not been fully immunised against… Audio
Vaccine boost as measles cases rise in Canterbury
Thousands of MMR vaccines are being delivered to Canterbury as its measles outbreak widens to 20 confirmed cases this weekend.
Protesters seek halt to water exports
The organiser of a rally in Christchurch over expansion plans by a Chinese-owned water bottling company says the government needs to stop water being bottled and sent overseas.
Canterbury measles outbreak: Residents urged to get vaccinated twice
Vaccine mistrust is only "one piece of the puzzle", say Canterbury health officials, as the region deals with an outbreak of measles.
Vandalism of Timaru lift causes up to $60,000 damage
Vandals have landed the Timaru community with bill of up to $60,000 and have taken an important link to Caroline Bay out of service for up to six months.
