New Zealand
James Shaw: Climate change plan sets goal in legislation
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the government's plan for combating climate change goes far enough, even though it only has a target of reducing methane emissions by 10 percent. He spoke with… Video, Audio
Govt’s plan for climate change condemned as toothless
Proposed legislation on climate change sets a new emissions reduction target for greenhouse gases to net zero by 2050, and establishes an independent Climate Commission, but it's already being… Audio
Man claims gunfire at shut-down shooting club preventing him from selling his house
Residents of Makarau north of Auckland, say even more gunfire rings through their tranquil valley now, than when the Auckland Shooting Club was ordered to shut down a month ago. Audio
Protest planned after footage emerges of school assault
Pupils at a Southland school and their parents are organising a protest next week after a second video circulated on social media today showing assaults that appear to involve children from the… Audio
Woman sentenced for killing eight-month-old grandson
Donna Parangi has been sentenced to two years and six months for the manslaughter of her grandson Isaiah Neil, who died in 2015 after being left in a hot car while Ms Parangi, his mother and father… Audio
Russel Norman: Climate change targets 'just pieces of paper'
Former Green party co-leader Russel Norman says while the government’s new Zero Carbon Bill set some targets, they’re not enforceable and there’s no plan in place to reach them. He told Lisa Owen it’s… Video, Audio
Evening Business for Wednesday 8th May
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
High-tech cameras at mosque reassure worshippers, concern privacy experts
High-tech security cameras that can automatically detect any active shooters, are to be installed at the gates of the Al Noor mosque next month - following the Christchurch terror attacks. Video, Audio
Northland schools encouraged to exclude unvaccinated kids
Northland's low immunisation rates have left health officials scrambling to ensure it doesn't spread - and principals are being encouraged to exclude students who haven't had their jabs. Reporter Nita… Video, Audio
Govt settles on 'split gas' approach to reduce emissions
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has described climate change as New Zealand's 'nuclear free moment' - but does the plan unveiled today live up to the rhetoric? Political Editor Jane Patterson reports. Audio
Mortgage rates fall as OCR is slashed
Banks have begun cutting mortgage rates after the Reserve Bank reduced its key interest rate today for the first time in more than two years. It's good news for borrowers but those with savings in the… Video, Audio
Nick Smith: Speaker ‘way out of line’
Long-serving National MP Nick Smith was suspended from Parliament today after requesting leave for a bill on roadside drug testing. He joined Checkpoint live to discuss today's events with Lisa Owen.
…Nick Smith suspended from Parliament
Long-serving National MP Nick Smith has been named in Parliament for the third time in his career - one of the most severe punishments a Speaker can hand out. Video, Audio
Three Minutes Max: Murray Thom
Murray Thom on the inspiration behind The Offering Project. It's an album of hymns performed by New Zealand artists and accompanied by original art works -- an idea that originally came to Murray… Audio
New exhibition captures diverse youth orchestra in Porirua
A photographic exhibition telling the story of the development of the Virtuoso Strings orchestra just opened in Porirua.
Posties win Employment case over overtime
An Employment Court ruling that posties who may be required to work overtime must be paid for keeping themselves available to do so could have implications for other employers. Audio
Greens support limited changes to benefits: 'This is the start'
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson says her party will support the limited changes announced to benefits, even though they fall short of the full welfare overhaul promised in its confidence and supply… Video, Audio
Govt rejects recommendation to raise benefits by up to 47%
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says any changes made in response to the government's welfare advisory group recommendations need to be long-lasting to be effective. Video, Audio
Star Wars chewbacca actor dies
The actor who played one of Star Wars' most memorable characters has died. Peter Mayhew who played the 200-year old Wookiee Chewbacca, died at his home in Texas. Eve Johnson reports. Video, Audio
Shooting continues despite court ruling – meditation centre
A meditation centre locked in a bitter dispute with a shooting club has no confidence Auckland Council will enforce a Court of Appeal decision banning the club from operating. Video, Audio
