Life And Society
New Year Honours appointed
Professors Anne Salmond and Mason Durie have been appointed to the Order of New Zealand - the country's highest honour in the New Year Honours 2021 list, announced today. They're among 154 people to… Audio
Fish Tank Meat Loaf and other barking-mad dog names
Believe it or not, somewhere in New Plymouth there is a dog that answers to the curious name Fish Tank Meat Loaf.
Regional round up: Bill Bazley
Today we're crossing to Bill Bazley, and we're hoping listeners can tune in to guess where in the country he is. Bill runs the car club in his neck of the woods, and knows a bit about the area, having… Audio
Call to ban vehicles on Northland Beach
Locals looking after a wildlife refuge on a Northland beach are frustarted with vehicles and dogs coming into the breeding grounds of endangered seabirds. The refuge, on the Waipu Rivermouth south of… Audio
Auckland City Mission expects demand to continue into New Year
The Auckland City Mission is expecting demand for support and food to continue to be high right through the Summer. It's noticed a marked increase for its services this year, including from families… Audio
Regional Round-Up - Marlborough
This summer we'll be going around the country talking to people about what's going on in their area. And to kick us off - Chloe Ranford joins us from Marlborough. Audio
Beirut looks back on 2020: a blast in a pandemic
One country perhaps more keen to see the back of 2020 than any other is Lebanon, which still reels from the blast that devastated its capital city. The explosion that rocked Beirut in August killed… Audio
Tinder, toxic masculinity and sexual consent: An examination
Local Democracy Reporter Alice Angeloni explores Tinder, toxic masculinity and sexual consent, and whose role it is to keep young people safe and informed.
How New Zealanders spent Christmas
As New Zealand becomes more secular, where do we stand on the importance of Christmas Day? Unsurprisingly, there are many different answers depending on your beliefs.
Tauranga foodbank reports increase in demand for support
A Bay of Plenty food bank has seen a 35 percent jump in demand in the last three years, and there are no expectations this will ease any time soon.
International travel among hopes for 2021
A New Year is a fresh start and after 2020's madness everyone's welcoming the opportunity with open arms. But after this year's curve ball, most people's hopes for the year - are much more simple. We… Audio
Looking back at 2020: the animal edition
At Checkpoint, we love an animal story. From missing cats, to wandering pigs and rafts of otters - these tales have brought joy to us - and hopefully you - in what's been a challenging year. Audio
Father takes the long way home for Christmas
One father has gone to some pretty extreme lengths to make it home for Christmas and reunite with his seven-year-old son Andre - after nearly a year apart. With borders closing and flights becoming… Audio
Auckland Uni trials parenting apps
From tantrums to trouble at dinner time and bed time - there are a lot of obstacles parents come up against with young children. A team at Auckland University has created two parenting apps, with the… Audio
Hospo hotline a helping hand for workers
A new hospitality helpline is being launched to support staff who may be getting a raw deal as they slog away at bars, cafes and restaurants over the coming months. Unite union has created the free to… Audio
Horowhenua hoons put on notice
Police will be cracking down on hoons driving along beaches in the Horowhenua District this summer. People are allowed to drive on beaches up the coast, including Otaki, Himatangi and Waitarere, but… Audio
Christmas spending cracks new record
Paul Brislen is from electronic payments company Paymark joins Nita Blake-Persen Audio
Tills ringing for last minute buys
The sound of tills ringing throughout the land have all but drowned out jingle bells in stores this year. It's better than expected, after what's been a tough year for many. Our reporters around the… Audio
Millions more poised for lockdown in England
In the United Kingdom, millions more people in England are poised to enter the toughest tier of restrictions from Boxing Day - which includes stay at home orders. Our Worldwatch reporter - Perlina Lau… Audio
Offshore Kiwis make border plea to govt
The spotlight is on New Zealand's border controls as a new Covid-19 variant sweeps the UK. Kiwis trying to get home from the UK are begging the government for more flexibility around booking managed… Audio
