Stories by Checkpoint

A Kiwi pilot who rescued a couple in Queensland near crocodile infested water after spotting a giant SOS sign from the air says it was an emotional day. Audio

The airline won't be fully compensated for the disruption, that's costing $150 million annually, its chief executive says. Audio

The Ministry for Primary Industries is culling all 160,000 hens at a farm in Otago after the discovery of bird flu. Audio

Beware being hooked by a phishing scam this holiday season, especially if you are selling anything online.

Waimate's mayor says the town's drinking water problems are frustrating, but also will be difficult to solve quickly. Audio

It comes after two young people ran away from the programme, while another died in a car crash. Audio

The organisation says New Zealand should do more. Audio

A solar panel installing company owner says he and his staff are devastated by the failure of SolarZero. Audio

Principal Kate Mansfield is still waiting on formal notification from the council about the nitrate levels. Audio

Officials have not yet found any links between a second chicken farm that has been isolated, and a poultry farm where bird flu has been identified. Audio

An Australian egg producer hit by bird flu warns NZ farmers it's likely to take months to get birds back on the farm and laying. Audio

Safer Shops was formed as an alliance between The Motor Trade Association and the Dairy and Business Owners Group, and is pushing for greater protection for service stations, dairies and liquor… Audio

Our alcohol sales laws need an overhaul, researchers say. Audio

It's the start of the silly season, but some sneaky suspects are stealing Christmas joy before it even happens, with parcel thefts on the rise. Audio

Marlin has been slipping into people's houses and pinching whatever he fancies and right now, it's pink shoes. Audio

It has become cheaper to own solar panels than lease them, like SolarZero offered, an advocacy group says.

The minister responsible for Pharmac is seeking answers after it stopped funding a brand of oestrogen patches that many women believe work best. Audio

A cardiologist says a delay for lifesaving cardiac equipment at Dunedin Hospital could have fatal consequences, and the area's population requires more services, to avoid it happening again. Audio

A school that has switched their school bells to a playlist of music the children love - including AC/DC - has received wide community support, but hit a sour note with some neighbours. Audio

A new bill would make it legal to serve drinks at hair salons, which many salons have already done for years. Audio

The move by Pharmac has prompted an outpouring of concern and frustration. Audio

It's a bid to clean up the perennial problem of broken glass in the streets of North Dunedin. Audio

Almost 45 years since an Air NZ flight crashed into the side of Antarctica's Mount Erebus killing everyone onboard, there is still no memorial. Audio

Dr Norman Gray said it only added up to $4 per New Zealander. Audio

Pharmac is planning to switch to the Mylan brand of estradiol transdermal patches next year. Audio