Safety
Cameron Swanson: e-scooters poised to hit our streets
The new rage in micro-mobility is about to be unleashed our streets. Two companies have licences to operate electric scooter ride share schemes. Onzo and Lime are both going to battle it out on… Audio
Teau Aiturau: getting South Auckland cycling
Teau Aiturau is using his weight loss efforts to encourage more Pacific families living in South Auckland to get on a bike. Affectionately known as Mr T he set up a charitable trust, Triple Teez to… Audio
Two firefighters given citation for saving life
Hutt Valley firefighters Daniel Olliver and Scott Duganzich shielded Ally Maclachlan from falling debris on a cliff face, saving her life. Today, they were given a citation for their work. Video, Audio
Grenfell disaster showed complancey costs lives - fire expert
A visting British fire expert says international confusion over how to keep people in high-rise buildings safe from flames is putting lives in danger. Gary Strong of the Royal Institute of Chartered… Audio
Waikato bus drivers striking over pay and ageing fleet
More than 100 Waikato bus drivers will strike tomorrow over pay issues and concerns over Go Bus's ageing fleet. First Union's Transport and Logistics organiser Jax Oldham talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Rescue of Aus man on Mt Aspiring cost more than $100,000
Each year NZ spends millions on ensuring the provisions are there to help out those who find themselves in need of rescue, but the head of the Federated Mountain Clubs says a price should never be put… Audio
'I was too scared to drive those buses'
A former driver of the company which owned the bus that crashed and killed a young girl while returning from Tūroa ski field on Saturday says she quit due to safety concerns. Audio
Nurses fear for safety
Nurses working late shifts are fearful for their safety with one saying she carries a pair of scissors as a weapon. Just in case. Christin Watson of the Nurses Organisation talks about the conditions… Audio
Max penalty for owners of unsafe buildings ‘weak’ $1000 fine
The maximum penalty handed down to Auckland building owners who refuse to fix safety problems is a $1000 fine, which Auckland Council says is not enough to force compliance. Video, Audio
Don't drive in a dunger over summer!
As we head into the summer months when more cars will be on our roads - it's a good time to think about car safety. So what should you look for when choosing a new car? - especially if it's for… Audio
Tank blast death: 'I hope this never happens to another family'
A mother who lost her son in a tank explosion says the sentence given to his boss is not enough. Video, Audio
Large fire in Akld CBD building forces evacuations
About 60 firefighters battled a blaze in an office complex, which is home to Work and Income, Studylink and Whitireia polytech, on the corner of Queen and Turner streets. Video, Audio
Science news: growing new skin and carbon nanotube warning
A German team has used gene therapy to grow replacement skin for a young boy with a rare genetic disorder, and concern carbon nanotubes used in boats, buildings, and sporting equipment could be as bad… Audio
Police reviewing pursuit protocol following string of fatal crashes
Last month three people died following police pursuits. Today, police revealed they are reviewing the way they carry out high speed chases. Video, Audio
Motocross victim's family want better spectator protection
The family of a man killed at a motocross event wants sweeping changes to trackside safety to prevent other spectators being killed. Bruce Honore's daughter says trained staff should stop people from… Audio
Keeping the oceans safe
Transport accidents are bound to happen, but when it comes to maritime incidents the variations in incidents are large, with the consequences impacting on the wider marine ecosystem as well as people… Audio
Fireworks or not?
Six people were hospitalized after being injured at a public Guy Fawkes fireworks display in Chrictchurch last night. Audio
Police honoured in Bravery Awards
Constable Darren Critchley and retired Senior Constable Ross Andrew were two of the three honoured today. They put themselves at risk of drowning and hypothermia to help those in need. Audio
'It's impossible to remove all the risk' - Defence Minister
Defence Minister Mark Mitchell joins Checkpoint live to respond to the death of soldier Wayne Taylor. He says while the force does all it can to remove risks from training exercises, it can't… Video, Audio
Special Operations Officer dies in training exercise off Coromandel
Soldier Wayne Taylor died after falling during a training exercise off the Coromandel coast this morning. He was a father of four who served in Afghanistan and East Timor. Video, Audio