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Capturing tuna
Five years ago Himiona Nuku started capturing eels full of eggs and helping them on their migratory journey. That was because two power stations on the Rangitaiki River were blocking their path. Audio
Capturing tuna
Five years ago Himiona Nuku started capturing eels full of eggs and helping them on their migratory journey. That was because two power stations on the Rangitaiki River were blocking their path.
AudioCharlotte Bellis: 'I'm one of your people and I need help'
Pregnant Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis feels let down by her country after failing to gain an MIQ spot and being forced to seek safe refuge in Afghanistan as she awaits the birth of her first… Audio
Campground blues: When a holiday turns into weeks of isolation
Steve and Jacqui Clark had to bunker down in Himatangi Beach Holiday Park after coming to New Zealand for a holiday and getting caught up in lockdown. However, they are about to leave the park and… Audio
The challenges of isolating in a holiday park during Covid-19
Steve and Jacqui Clark have lived in Brunei for the last four years, but returned to NZ for a holiday just before the country's Covid-19 restrictions kicked into gear. The couple are now holed up in a… Audio
Southern DHB: 24/7 maternity facilities in rural regions ‘not possible’
Southern DHB CEO Chris Fleming joins Checkpoint live to discuss concerns about a lack of maternity facilities in the Southland and Otago regions. This follows several incidents in recent months… Video, Audio
Mum gives birth on midwife's office floor
A "petrified" Wanaka woman says she was forced give birth on her midwife's office floor due to a lack of maternity facilities. Kristi James is calling on Southern DHB to provide adequate maternity… Video, Audio
Midwife ‘actively deceived’ woman in labour about pain relief
A midwife lied to a woman in labour when she gave her saline instead of pain relief against her wishes, Health and Disability Commissioner Anthony Hill says. So why is her identity been kept secret… Video, Audio
Overseas media comment on Ardern
And the Prime Minister's baby news is also making headlines across the world. Audio
Jacinda Ardern on being pregnant
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to Alexa Cook about her pregnancy. Audio
PM announces she's pregnant
The Prime Minister is expecting in June, and Winston Peters will be Acting Prime Minister while she takes six week's leave. Audio