Stories by Checkpoint

Shane Emeny says he is making the most of his situation, but "you can't have your life on hold". Audio

After years keeping costs flat in the wake of Covid, Queenstown's council has changed what it charges bars and restaurants to use public space for al fresco dining. Audio

President Mike Egan told Checkpoint the amount Queenstown Lakes District Council is charging is "excessive", "way over the top", and "unfair". Audio

The solo mum is desperate, with her daughters and dog living apart from her while damage to her red stickered home is sorted. Audio

A runner has marked a milestone birthday by running around the world without leaving the city, creating a masterpiece along the way. Audio

A salvage expert says he expects it could take up to $40 million to clean up the Manawanui wreck. Audio

ESR has detected a number of cases of the new strain in clinical samples. Audio

You may have heard the ads, asking for what are effectively human guinea pigs - people to help make medical research breakthroughs. Audio

David Craig says police should have deployed technology and search dogs immediately after the latest sighting. Audio

"That's not why doctors went to medical school", its chief executive says of the Health NZ committee advice. Audio

Local conservationists want the wreck removed to preserve the delicate ecosystem in the area. Audio

It will allow homeowners hit by extreme weather know where they stand, emergency management minister says. Audio

Warmer weather and longer days can mean more people are exposed to the deadly disease. Audio

Queenstown Lakes District's mayor is disappointed that Air NZ is making cuts to regional routes. Audio

It is blaming less public servant travel and mechanical issues for the loss of seats, among other issues. Audio

New Zealanders have less faith they will be able to access to the healthcare they need, the head of the country's biggest insurer says. Audio

The legislation has not kept up with the technology, an intellectual property lawyer says. Video, Audio

People will die if plans to scale back the redevelopment are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says. Audio

Bryan Cadogan says he was "given the assurances that the promises would be kept" at a forum. Audio

It is putting profit ahead of its social responsibility to service the regions, a community leader says. Audio

Cats are the only animals allowed to roam free and as a result, they are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says. Audio

Thousands of people are expected to protest today over the latest setbacks in the rebuild project. Audio

It's a controversial move, but the mayor pushed the proposal over the line. Audio

The side hustle is becoming an essential to make ends meet. Audio

The effects are "profound", with trust being part of the glue that holds society together, experts say. Audio