Lisa Owen
Mosque shooting suspect sends letter from prison
Corrections has admitted it made a mistake allowing the alleged Christchurch shooter to send a letter from prison.
On Tuesday a post appeared on a 4chan thread, famous for controversial comments. It… Audio
Pukekohe farmer relieved as land protected from development
A Pukekohe farmer says he's waited for 15 years for the announcement that farms in the southern edge of Auckland will be protected from housing developments. The government has released a document for… Video, Audio
Tuvalu leader blasts Australia over coal mining
As the Prime Minister arrives in the tiny set of atolls that makes up Tuvalu, the small nation's leader has taken aim at Australia, despite a huge aid package to help it cope with climate change.
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'Owha' the leopard seal moves to Hobsonville Pt
Owha the marauding leopard seal is something of a local legend in Auckland's Upper Waitematā Harbour.
The seal has made a wharf and a marina there her home for the last five years.
But much to… Video, Audio
NZ international visitor levy money funds tourism projects
The government has unveiled the first ten projects to receive funding from the country's new international visitor levy.
The initial investment plan of about $18 million was announced by Tourism… Audio
Hunt for Strickland ongoing one week after fatal hit & run
It's been one week since a fatal hit and run in New Brighton and police are still hunting for suspect Liam Strickland. A funeral was held today for Dean Amies, the 46-year-old homeless man who died… Video, Audio
South Auckland charity warming homes with bubble wrap
A charity in South Auckland has come up with a novel - and cheap - way to warm cold homes in winter. Koo-tuitui Ki Papakura is helping families by installing low-cost insulation - made out of bubble… Video, Audio
Sexual violence victims' advocates urge funding for courts
Victims' advocates are calling for sexual violence courts to be funded nationwide after a two-year trial found they cut wait times and were less traumatic for complainants. An evaulation released… Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 14 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Māori man rejected at airport security over walking stick
A Māori man says he was left angered and frustrated after Auckland Airport security would not let him board a plane with a walking stick - because they said it had Māori carvings and could be used as… Video, Audio
Paula Bennett open to working with Winston Peters in 2020
Paula Bennett is walking away from her Upper Harbour electorate, but denies rumours that it paves the way for Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon to stand in the Auckland seat.
National's deputy… Video, Audio
'We're preferring potatoes' to urban sprawl - David Parker
Pitting potatoes against property - that's how the government's proposal to protect highly productive farm land from being subdivided or used for urban expansion has been described.
The Environment… Video, Audio
Leafy locals lash louts over liquor licence
Residents from an upmarket Wellington suburb are opposing a liquor store in their leafy neighbourhood. Laura Dooney reports. Audio
'Historic' day for Moriori as Settlement Deed signed
Moriori leaders say they hope a settlement with the Crown will lay old ghosts to rest by putting their true history and suffering into law. Mani Dunlop reports. Audio
Maritime officer stops ferry from crashing into wharf
A maritime officer has described his efforts to stop a ferry from crashing into a wharf in last night's Auckland storm. Audio
Maori Council calls for 2018 census re-run
The Maori Council wants a re-run of the botched 2018 census, as the head of Statistics NZ falls on her sword. The New Zealand Maori Council executive director Matthew Tukaki joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Women prisoners head to careers expo to boost hopes
Careers expo gives female prisoners in Auckland hope that they can turn their lives around once they get released from jail. Jessie Chiang reports. Video, Audio
'Embarrassing' situation as more Wellington bus services cut
Commuters in Wellington are frustrated over the ongoing bus cancellations and peak hour congestion. Charlotte Cook reports. Audio
Cow stoush in Southland over muddy graze
A winter grazing stoush in Southland has blown up, with allegations of intimidation. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
One man in custody after Sydney stabbing spree
Marc Kean witnessed the stabbing attack in Sydney's CBD. He talks to Checkpoint about how it unfolded. Audio
