New Zealand
Winston Peters received single person's pension
NZ First leader Winston Peters was paid a single person's pension that he wasn't entitled to, because he was in a de-facto relationship. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Silver Ferns comtemplate unorthodox Proteas in Quad opener
The Silver Ferns will be expecting the unexpected when they take to the court against South Africa in Brisbane tomorrow night for the first round of Netball's Quad series. Video, Audio
Labour pledges $1.4b new public hospital in Dunedin
Hundreds of people greeted Jacinda Ardern in Dunedin today as she pledged a new $1.4 billion hospital for the city in the first term of a Labour government. Video, Audio
Nelson scores first All Black test
Nelson has won its first-ever All Blacks test match after spending more than $1 million convincing the Rugby Union it was serious about hosting the fixture. Video, Audio
World rugby supremacy within NZ's grasp
New Zealand rugby is on the verge of world domination in both the men's and women's game, as the Black Ferns aim to topple defending champions England in the Women's Rugby World Cup final in Belfast… Audio
Porirua Council puzzled by collapsing street
The Porirua City Council say it's at a loss as to what is causing parts of a Whitby street to subside. The northern end of Albatross Close has had trouble for the past four years and has dropped 90… Video, Audio
Evening business for Fri 25 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
US woman wins $758m powerball, quits 32-year job
A Massachussetts woman has quit her 32-year-long hospital job after winning more than NZ$1 billion in a Powerball draw. Video, Audio
Son's violent dairy robbery a 'stupid mistake', mother says
A mother has told a court her son made the biggest mistake of his life when he took part in a violent robbery of a south Auckland supermarket. Three men, aged between 17 and 20, were sentenced in… Video, Audio
Pasifika call to action as election nears
A series of events in Wellington this week have highlighted the most pressing issues for Pasifika people as the general election draws near.
NZ-born Pacific artists challenge stereotypes in Hamilton
A collection of work touching on the personal experiences of New Zealand-born Pacific artists will feature in a new exhibition in New Zealand's Waikato region.
Pacific Fusion Fashion show heads to culture capital of south Auckland
The Pacific Fusion Fashion show will be the first fashion event to be held at south Auckland's Otara Town Centre.
Don't want as many Kiwi-Australians? You got it
Opinion - Since 2001, New Zealanders' access to Australian citizenship has been eroded - and the latest data shows the impact.
Murderer saved by governor hours before scheduled execution
The Missouri Governor has issued a stay of execution for a convicted killer just hours before he was scheduled to die by lethal injection. Video, Audio
New Zealanders becoming increasingly worried about fake news
Fake news is trumping privacy and cyber bullying as the fastest growing worry for Kiwi web users, according to a survey by InternetNZ. Audio
'We have different plans for the economy'
Labour's finance spokesperson Grant Robertson joins Checkpoint to discuss the government's finances and what his party will do with a $2b surplus. Video, Audio
National rules out family incomes package until 2020
National's finance spokesperson Steven Joyce joins Checkpoint to discuss the government's finances and what his party will do with a $2b surplus. Video, Audio
Black Ferns through to Rugby World Cup final
The Black Ferns will play England in the final in Ireland on Sunday morning NZT, after thrashing France 20 - 3. The team's tireless lock, Eloise Blackwell, talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Otago farm quarantined after deadly cow disease discovered
The farm in North Otago is the first one outside of Canterbury to be infected with the disease mycoplasma bovis. Audio
Inmate raped in prison suing Corrections for hundreds of thousands
A man who says he was raped by William Katipa in prison is suing the Department of Corrections. RNZ court reporter Edward Gay was in court and joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
