Stories by Checkpoint

Checkpoint obtained an email that was sent to Ministry of Education officials by a Ka Ora, Ka Ako Nutritionist after they visited some Auckland schools. Audio

A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including unlawful sexual connection and burglary. Audio

Māori have long used the native shrub as an anti inflammatory and for wounds. Now, it is hoped kawakawa could help with diabetes and obesity. Audio

This week, New Zealand some domestic flyers were asked to get off their flight to lighten the load and others' bags were left behind without their knowledge - so what exactly are your rights. Audio

Alison Boyce was heading South for a trip to Stewart Island but was forced to rebook her travel and wait around for her bag, that was left in Auckland. Audio

About 30 adults and young children were forced to lock themselves in a room after protesters stormed an event being hosted by a drag king, Audio

Almost 10 years ago the couple also got married in the middle of a Wānaka challenge event that was twice that distance. Audio

A lawyer leading a class action lawsuit says Kiwis may have spent a significant amount on ineffective medicines. Audio

Researchers are hoping to get a glimpse into the lives of Aotearoa's children in next month's school census. Audio

It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance to third party cover as policy costs continue to rise. Audio

Two teenagers living in rural Hawke's Bay are hitch-hiking to school after their bus route was canned.

Freedom campers are welcome on the West Coast, but too many are leaving unwanted deposits behind, and a local mayor wants government help to clean up the problem.

Matt Wells was being stalked by the shark as he paddled his kayak off the coast of remote a Northland beach. Audio

Almost 350 cyber attacks in the year to July 2024 had the potential to be nationally significant, the National Cyber Security Centre says. Audio

Auckland dog owners are grouping together to fight changes to dog rules in the city. Audio

A Hawkes Bay teacher quit her job to home-school her daughter after the teenager's school bus route was canned by the Ministry of Education. Audio

Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four-day weekend this week. Audio

Consumers who pay for freight are ultimately who pick up the tab, Transporting New Zealand says. Audio

Pak N Save is conducting a review after a security guard allegedly tried to extort a customer. Audio

A Waikato man with stage three lung cancer is hoping to re-home 40 rescued cats he can no longer look after. Audio

The move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application to the Gambling Commission. Audio

The government is being unrealistic and ignoring the needs of an ageing population, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry says. Audio

Some principals are reporting major problems with the revamped school lunch scheme - including late meals and ham in halal lunches. Audio

Many Palestinians are returning home to only rubble, but an agreement between Israel and Hamas has boosted recovery efforts. Audio