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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
Māori ministers helping resolve Ihumātao dispute
Acting Prime Minister Kelvin Davis says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shouldn't go to Ihumātao on her return from Tokelau, but rather leave the job to Māori ministers, who are doing a good job trying… Audio
Mixed reaction to national water regulator
The government's being told the new, national water regulator will need teeth if it's to be effective in delivering on its promise to clean up New Zealand's drinking water. Audio
Family says EQC’s offer is not enough to fix their broken home
A Christchurch family offered a total of $126,000 to fix their damaged on-sold home are concerned it won't be anywhere near enough - but EQC says it doesn't have any proof it won't be. Logan Church… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thursday 1 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Hapu wants shooting club land recognised
The Kaitiaki - or guardians - of a maunga north of Auckland say the controversial Auckland Shooting Club should never have been allowed to operate there because the land is wahi tapu or sacred. Video, Audio
Parents deliver strong message to son's killer during sentencing
Simon Walker was today sentenced to seven years in jail after pleading guilty to the kidnapping and manslaughter of 26-year old Mitchell Paterson in July last year. Video, Audio
