Checkpoint
Ardern, Collins head to regions after chaotic week in politics
After a horrendous week for New Zealand politics, the leaders of both major parties are trying to steer back on course ahead of this year's election.
It comes as yet another woman comes forward with… Audio
Foran admits Air NZ underestimated severity of Covid-19
The boss of Air New Zealand has admitted the national carrier seriously under estimated the severity of Covid-19 and what it would mean for its business and customers.
During lockdown level 4 the… Video, Audio
Porirua still desperate for 2000 new homes, but what environmental impact?
A proposal to build 2000 houses over two decades in Porirua is desperately needed, but at what cost?
More than 100 submissions have been made on the proposed development which sits directly across… Video, Audio
Te Tairawhiti prepares for another storm after weekend deluge
Locals in Te Tairawhiti are preparing for another storm after a deluge of rain at the weekend flooded a highway and sent forest slash tumbling down the river to beaches.
While having to deal with… Audio
Mataura demands removal of potentially toxic ouvea waste
Mataura residents are demanding the removal of potentially toxic waste after another close call in their town.
The so-called ouvea premix stored in a disused paper mill came under threat again when… Audio
Ben Thomas discusses impact of Falloon's resignation
Checkpoint has confirmed that Rangitata MP, National's Andrew Falloon will not seek re-election after behaviour described as 'unbecoming of an MP'.
Sources have told Checkpoint the first-term MP sent… Video, Audio
Brother of Whakaari eruption victim hopes tours will resume
The brother of a man who was killed in the Whakaari White Island eruption says he hopes tours on the island will be able to resume soon.
Mark Inman says a new warning system which can forecast future… Audio
Auckland school staff prepare for more hungry kids in Term 3
Staff at an Auckland school are preparing for what is expected to be the worst term yet for students turning up without lunch. Video, Audio
Victoria considers tougher restrictions as Covid-19 cases rise
New cases in Victoria continue to bounce around, as the state considers tougher restrictions, even for those in lockdown in Melbourne.
There are 275 new cases in the state, down from more than 360 on… Audio
Warehouse to cut up to 750 jobs as restructure announced
The Warehouse is proposing to cut up to 750 jobs - or the equivalent of 320 full time roles - in a restructure announced on Monday.
The job losses are on top of those already earmarked for The… Audio
Evening business for 20 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Northland flooding: Fears farmers won't survive until next season
A Northland MP is warning that farmers impacted by flooding over the weekend won't be able to survive the next season.
The Civil Defence Minister visited the region to survey the damage and is… Audio
Air NZ launches online credits access for cancelled flights
Some frustrated Air New Zealand customers should be able to access their flight credits online after the national carrier launched a self-service tool on Monday. It has been months in development but… Video, Audio
Govt yet to decide on charging returning NZers for isolation costs
Cabinet ministers have yet to decide whether returning Kiwis should be charged for their stay in managed isolation or quarantine.
Kiwis overseas are panicking at the prospect - after the Opposition… Audio
National MP Andrew Falloon quits, alleged to have shared indecent material
Monday has seen another National Party resignation, this time the South Canterbury backbencher and MP for Rangitata, Andrew Falloon.
An alcohol-related incident is believed to be behind his decision… Video, Audio
Missing moggy Rodney had been found on a local farm in Marton
There's been a purr-fect ending to the mysterious case of Marton's missing moggy. Rodney the cat was adopted by the North Island town's ITM store as a kitten 10 years ago and became a hit with… Audio
Sport games causing family rivalry
Sporting rivalries can span countries or be bitter battles between clubs - but for some the competition is even closer to home Tomorrow, two of the three Super Rugby Aotearoa sides with a Barrett… Audio
Bauer Media is back
Almost 250 people lost their jobs when Bauer Media announced it was closing the book on its New Zealand titles during lockdown. But now some have been revived with the first set to land in Air New… Audio
National party plan gets nod of approval from Whangarei Mayor
It was big morning for the National Party, as it's new leader Judith Collins announced a more than thirty-billion dollar infrastructure spend. Four lane expressways in the Upper North Island headlined… Audio
NZ rugby backing revamped Super Rugby Comp
New Zealand Rugby is backing the inclusion of a Pasifika team in a revamped Super Rugby competition - that leaves South Africa, Argentina and Japan on the sidelines. Audio
