Radio Nz
Concerns Tarakihi may soon be fished out
One of New Zealand's most popular eating fish, Tarakihi may soon be in short supply with plans to cut back on the allowed catch to stop the decline in the species. Audio
Construction worker injured at Auckland building site
A construction worker has been injured at a building site in Auckland after some clay rolled down a bank and pinned him to the ground. Icon Construction general manager Dan Ashby spoke to Checkpoint… Video, Audio
Hong Kong ‘heading towards further confrontation’ – CNN correspondent
CNN's Ben Wedeman joins Checkpoint live from Hong Kong, where an anti-government campaign has crippled transport across the city. Video, Audio
Snow closes roads, schools and isolates towns
Many people around the South Island woke to a winter wonderland this morning that closed roads, schools and isolated towns. Video, Audio
Bill introduced to remove abortion from Crimes Act
After months of stalling and negotiation, the government has introduced a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act and instead treat it as a health issue. Audio
Men impound thousands of e-scooters over safety fears
Two men in San Diego have impounded thousands of e-scooters they say have been left littered about the city and are endangering pedestrians. It's sparked a battle with companies that have flooded… Video, Audio
Huge waves expected to batter West Coast
West Coasters have been told to light the fire and stay home as storm conditions and king tides start to pound the coast … with the worst yet to come. Mayor Bruce Smith spoke to Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
Queenstown streets flooded after water-main rupture
A burst water-main caused flooding on streets in Queenstown today, trapping people in their houses. Checkpoint spoke to Philip Smyth while he was stuck inside a house that he was renovating on Glasgow… Video, Audio
International students will bear blame for fraud under new proposal
Advocates say it's unfair to put the blame on international students who could be caught out if dodgy agencies lie in their visa applications. Under a new interpretation of the rules, the final blame… Audio
Cousins jailed for life for murder linked to Comancheros gang
Fisilau Tapaevalu and Mesui Tufui have been jailed for their roles in an execution-style murder linked to the Comancheros gang. Video, Audio
Answers sought over Christchurch house explosion
An investigation into what caused an explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood last month could take up to a year. But residents and local authorities say they need answers far sooner. Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 2 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
ACC appeals asbestos claim court ruling
ACC is appealing a High Court decision ruling it should have accepted a claim from a woman who died from a cancer caused by asbestos. Deanna Trevarthen's sister-in-law told Checkpoint she's… Video, Audio
People trapped in their homes due to burst water-main
Some Queenstown residents were stuck in their houses after a council contractor hit a water-main, sending water gushing through streets, cutting them off from the resort town. Video, Audio
Toxic dump fears as strong swells expected to lash West Coast
A severe weather forecast for the South Island's West Coast has raised fears that an old toxic waste dump could burst. Video, Audio
What are fees-free students actually studying?
New figures released to Checkpoint show medical courses at Otago University and business courses at the University of Auckland have had the highest number of students enrolled thanks to the fees free… Video, Audio
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to expand from 24 to 32 teams
New Zealand Football say they're "cautiously optimistic" about where their bid stands after confirmation of an increase in teams for the next Women's World Cup. Video, Audio
Contractor says Christchurch building firm owes him $10,000
Christchurch painting firm DC Painting says Canterbury-based building company Welhaus Limited owes it $10,000. Owner David Christensen spoke to Christchurch reporter Anan Zaki. Audio
NZ’s polytechnics to merge into single super institute
Editor of Tertiary Insight Dave Guerin says there won't be any substantial changes to the polytech sector for several years. He spoke to Checkpoint host Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
91-year-old petitions govt to re-open Manawatu Gorge
A 91-year-old man passionate about getting the Manawatu Gorge reopened has collected 863 signatures by hand because he doesn't have a computer. Noni Sandilands caught a train to Parliament today to… Video, Audio
