Nick Truebridge

The executive principal and deputy principal of a prestigious private school have been absent for weeks, and questions are being raised about where they are.

Dale Burden and his wife Yevette Williams… Video, Audio

A regional New Zealand mayor says the government's forecast of 20,000 new jobs through its multibillion-dollar shovel ready projects scheme always seemed too good to be true.

Before last year's… Audio

A New Zealand citizen who has recently returned from India has recounted the massive cost and stress of getting home.

Pushpindar Singh left New Zealand for India on March 29 to be with his dying… Audio

A school holiday spike has Te Huia's backers saying the service is going great guns.

But the standard weekday numbers paint a different picture. Our reporter Nick Truebridge has the story. Audio

New Zealand cricketers in India could miss out on the World Test Championship Final unless the UK government grants them an exemption to enter the country.

Even if that happens, a commercial flight… Video, Audio

Auckland police staff have found themselves in the middle of a 'whodunnit' after cash went missing from a stolen vehicle that had been seized by officers.

But investigations have turned up nothing… Audio

A cleaner at Auckland Airport has tested positive for Covid-19.

The person tested positive during routine testing yesterday - and was announced this afternoon.

With the latest details, Checkpoint… Video, Audio

Flights continue to arrive at Auckland Airport this evening. Checkpoint's Nick Truebridge and Nick Monro spent the day watching tearful reunions.

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It was like scenes from Love Actually - emotions have been running high at airports in New Zealand and Australia today as the trans-Tasman travel bubble burst into action.

For the first time in a… Video, Audio

A bereaved Wellington father has finally received an apology following mental health system failings in the lead up to his 23-year-old son's death.

But Wainuiomata's John Carter says that's not… Audio

Disgruntled Ports of Auckland workers have walked of the job today to cast a vote of no confidence in senior management and the board.

The move puts more pressure on port chief executive Tony Gibson… Video, Audio

Auckland Airport is putting the finishing touches on its new twin terminal in anticipation of the return of quarantine-free travel on April 19.

Travellers from countries outside the bubble will be… Video, Audio

Senior Māori and union leaders say the Ports of Auckland boss needs to quit, and should leave the role without a payout.

Independent Māori Statutory Board deputy chair Tau Henare, former Labour Party… Video, Audio

Health Minister Andrew Little says he wants to see vaccination numbers increase to about 10,000 a day by the end of the month.

To make that happen, more centres are opening up, where people will go… Video, Audio

Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge has been onboard Te Huia train between Papakura and Hamilton. The service started on Tuesday morning.

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It is the first day of the new Hamilton to Auckland return train service Te Huia.

On board Nick Truebridge hears from passengers who say it is much more convenient than driving.

The train is slower… Video, Audio

You've heard of bonus bonds, but would you try your luck with All Blacks bonds?

The idea is being pitched by the New Zealand Rugby Players Association as an alternative to the proposed partial sale… Video, Audio

Auckland's Cornwall Park is facing criticism for a plan to export live cattle overseas.

The park's facing public backlash after announcing some cows currently grazing in its fields will be shipped to… Video, Audio

An art studio tucked away in a suburban Auckland park is looking to expand.

But Māpura is a unique kind of studio, it specialises in art therapy and connecting people living with the effects of… Video, Audio

In an attempt to help people buy their first home, the government has eased restrictions on First Home Grants and Loans.

Both are subject to property value caps. In Auckland, that cap will increase… Video, Audio