Ramarama
IPCA report finds officer used ‘gross abuse of power’
11 Jul 2019
The police watchdog has found the handling of an arrest in South of Auckland almost three years ago was excessive and unlawful. It found an officer deliberately and forcefully kneed a man in the head… Audio
Myrtle rust - its impact in NZ and Australia
19 Apr 2018
Myrtle rust is having a profound impact on native plants and ecosystems in Australia - what will its effect be on New Zealand forests? Audio
Our Changing World for Thursday 19 April
19 Apr 2018
It's been a year since myrtle rust arrived in New Zealand - what impact is is having, and what we can learn from Australia and Hawaii's experiences with this invasive plant killer. Audio
Motorists trapped in rising flood waters
29 Mar 2017
A South Auckland farmer towed nine vehicles that were trapped in rising flood waters in Ramarama today. Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming talks to Cameron Vernon. Video, Audio