Kate Newton
Who is shaping Auckland's future?
The voices of younger, poorer and ethnically diverse communities in Auckland are being drowned out by older, wealthier, Pakeha residents, an RNZ investigation has found. The 26-thousand submissions… Audio
Half of former Cadbury workers yet to find new jobs
Only half of the 350 people made redundant when Dunedin's Cadbury factory closed in March have found new jobs, according to their union. Video, Audio
Warehouse workers complain of manager's bullying
Twenty-two workers have laid formal complaints against a single store manager at a branch of The Warehouse, saying they feel bullied and demeaned. Staff who have spoken to RNZ say they were yelled at… Audio
Tenants not using Tenancy Tribunal for fear of landlords
Tenant advocates say renters living in poor quality houses are not using the Tenancy Tribunal because they're afraid of landlords kicking them out. About 90 percent of tribunal claims are taken by… Audio
Meth evictions: Tenancy Tribunal hearing evidence questioned
Questions are being raised about the evidence used in Tenancy Tribual hearings to evict state house tenants and sting them for methamphetamine clean-up costs. One legal expert says evidence Housing… Audio
Surprise medalist Lewis Clareburt on his bronze
Just 18-years-old, the Wellingtonian won a surprise bronze medal in the men's 400-metre medley. He spoke to Kate Newton. Video, Audio
'Green fairies' vow to continue supplying medicinal cannabis despite arrests
Suppliers of medicinal cannabis are defiant despite a spate of recent arrests, saying they'll carry on growing and making their products for the people who need them. Video, Audio
'A tough year' since Kaikōura quake - mayor
Kaikōura harbour is being re-opened, one year after the 7.8-magnitude quake lifted the seabed in and around the harbour more than a metre. It's been struggle of survival for many tourism operators… Audio
Officials don't know how many private rentals need insulation
Officials have no idea how many private rental properties still need insulation installed, two years before it becomes compulsory. Audio
Who is Peter Theil?
The founder of payment site Paypal has invested millions of dollars into New Zealand companies since he was granted citizenship. But who is Peter Thiel? Kate Newton reports. Audio
Public convoys to start on Inland Road to Kaikoura
Controlled public convoys are to be allowed on the Inland Road in and out of Kaikoura for the first time from tomorrow morning. RNZ reporter Kate Newton joins Checkpoint with the latest. Audio
SH1 south from Kaikoura cleared "within fortnight"
Crews are busy clearing dozens of slips along the highway, some of them containing hundreds of thousands of cubic metres of material. Audio
Airforce flies emergency water to parched town of Ward
The airforce has flown in emergency water to Ward in Marlborough, as the settlement struggles to restore its local supply. Audio
Marlborough town of Ward still without water, route in and out
The tiny Marlborough town of Ward is still without water, some power, communications and a proper route in or out following the quake. Our reporter Kate Newton was able to visit Ward and other parts… Audio
22 people in Seddon evacuation centre
RNZ reporter Kate Newton has just arrived in Seddon from Ward where 22 people are still in an evacuation centre. She joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Privacy legislation lagging behind technology
Privacy advocates say recommended law changes have been in limbo for so long they've now been out-stripped by advances in technology. Kate Newton investigates. Audio
Summer water crisis could be looming in Hawke's Bay
A summer water crisis could be looming in Hawke's Bay - Hastings District Council plans to supply all of Havelock North's water but its own research suggests there won't be enough water to go round. Audio
Sexism still exists in ad industry, female executives say
Controversial claims that sexism doesn't exist in the advertising industry have riled female ad executives, who are calling the comments ludicrous. Audio
Green light for Skypath
Auckland harbour bridge has been monopolised by cars for 57 years, but now pedestrians and cyclists have finally got the green light. Audio
Harbour Bridge SkyPath Gets Unanimous Green Light
The Auckland Council Finance Committee has given the controversial Harbour Bridge SkyPath cycle and pedestrian crossing the go-ahead. Audio
