Laura Tupou
Auckland security guard accused of racism
A security guard hired for a local government conference at Sky City is being accused of racism after trying to stop an Otara community board member as she walked into the building. Audio
Disease rates spark fear kauri could be extinct within 20 years
Auckland Council figures show that from 2011 to 2016 the spread of kauri dieback disease has more than doubled in the Waitakere Ranges. In some areas, like Piha, up to almost 60 percent of trees are… Audio
Criminal investigation into Port Hills fires
One firefighter was killed, two thousand hectares of forestry and eleven homes were destroyed, and thousands had to flee their homes during two devaststing Port Hill fires in February. Fire and… Audio
Demand for help with eating disorders expected to rise with new film
The Eating Disorder Association is preparing for an influx of people reaching out for help with today's release of the Netflix film, To the Bone. Audio
Te Puea Marae will re-open to homeless
Te Puea Marae will be up and running again from next Tuesday, this year with financial help from the government, but won't be taking on long-term rough sleepers. Video, Audio
Kiwis forced to curb habits to avoid astronomical power bills
A new survey - commissioned by HRV - has also found half of renters, who have lower rates of insulation - say they're paying excessive amounts on power. Social service agenices say sky-rocketing power… Audio
Big boom for marine industry ahead of America's Cup in NZ
Since Auckland last hosted the America's Cup in 2003, boat building has boomed, and at least half a billion dollars is expected to be injected into the marine industry when it hosts the next America's… Audio
Four injured in South Auckland house fire
Four people have been injured, one critically, in a fire in a South Auckland house. RNZ reporter Laura Tupou joins Checkpoint from the scene. Video, Audio
Investigation into contamination at dental clinic inconclusive
It is still not clear who wrongly connected a pipe at a South Auckland dental clinic, potentially exposing more than 2000 children to unsterilised water, containing blood and saliva. Audio
Medicinal cannabis advocates ecstatic after bill drawn
The House will soon debate whether to legalise medicinal cannabis, after Green MP Julie-Anne Genter's bill was pulled from the ballot today. Video, Audio
Auckland searches for answers to fixing road congestion
Mayor Phil Goff says the Council and the Ministry of Transport are investigating options including congestion charges, car sharing, and priority lanes for cars with more people in them. Audio
Tongan families left devastated by teenage suicide create guide
A group of Tongan families left devastated by teenage suicide have helped come up with a guide they hope will show others in their community what to be on the alert for. Our reporter Laura Tupou was… Audio
New guidelines for out-of-zone application donations
The Ministry of Education has asked state schools not to ask parents for out-of-zone application donations, but one school, Auckland Grammar, is standing its ground. The Auditor General found there… Audio
Mental health top priority for Pacific youth
Pacific youth have identified mental health as an area that urgently needs to be tackled by the Government. Audio
Kaitaia one of 20 stations to get 24/7 police presence
Kaitaia will get a 24/7 police base during the next year, but Kaikohe or Kerikeri will have to wait another year. The Northland town is one of 20 police stations to get a round-the-clock presence. Audio
Human Rights Commission's attempts to engage criticised
The Human Rights Commission is trying to engage Pacific Island communities, to encourage more people to complain about racial discrimination...but their attempts have failed and have been described as… Audio
80-year-old pleads for council to fix flooding stormwater drain
An 80-year-old Auckland woman and her daughter are pleading with the council to fix a stormwater drain so her house doesn't continue to flood after every heavy downpour. Video, Audio
Faulty sprinklers delay $1.4b Waterview tunnel by several month
The New Zealand Transport Agency says next month's expected opening has now been pushed out by two to three months. Video, Audio
Adele: a live event extravaganza
Last night's Adele concert featured fireworks, tributes and plenty of crowd favourites, leaving no one in doubt of her pop royalty status, writes Laura Tupou.
Adele delights fans at sold-out Auckland show
The first of Adele's much anticipated three sold-out shows in Auckland attracted fans from as far away as Hawaii. Reviewer Marty Duda says she put on a crowd-pleasing master class. Audio