Joanna Mackenzie
2000 procedures postponed due to doctors’ strike
Health Minister David Clark says early estimates are that more than 2000 elective and other procedures have been scrapped due to the junior doctors' strike, as he once again refuses to step into the… Video, Audio
Feijoa fungus, pests a double threat
Feijoas are under attack on two fronts - from a pest and a fungus.The Guava moth has been causing problems for a number of years but now there's a fungal threat that's devestated crops in Kerikeri… Audio
NZ among first in world to see 'Avengers: Endgame'
New Zealand fans of Marvel movies will be the first in the world to see the finale of an epic narrative that's been told over the last 11 years and through 22 films. Avengers Endgame premieres on… Audio
Shooting club told to close, meditation centre neighbours celebrate
A meditation centre north of Auckland is celebrating this evening after its neighbour, a shooting club has been told to stop operating. Video, Audio
Time running out to stop Hauraki pollution - business group
A business group is warning that time is running out to halt the flow of pollution into the Hauraki Gulf before the world's focus falls on Auckland for America's Cup in 2021. The Sustainable Business… Audio
Christchurch to get giant mural in memory of mosque victims
Auckland graffiti artist Paul X Walsh, who painted a poignant mural of a victim of the mosque attacks on an Auckland wall, has been invited to paint another tribute - this time in Christchurch. Video, Audio
"Symbolic" friday prayers in the park
Police and Christchurch City Council staff kept a watchful eye over Friday prayers this afternoon in Hagley Park. Hundreds of people from the local, national and international Muslim community… Video, Audio
$15m donated to Chch terror attack victims, families
More than $15 million has so far been donated to three large funds to support the families affected by the Christchurch Terror Attacks. Audio
Grieving woman calls for increase to WINZ funeral grant
A woman who needed financial help from Work and Income to cover the cost of her brother's funeral says the grant needs to be increased for families who are struggling. The Funeral Directors… Audio
Nelson's new airport terminal in a hot spot
Temperatures inside Nelson Airport's new terminal have been described as shockingly hot and sweltering this summer, with people reporting it felt hotter inside the new premises than outside. Audio
Top cop 'vindicated' by not guilty verdict - lawyer
Detective Inspector Kevin Burke has been found not guilty on two charges of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, and two of indecent assault. Joanna MacKenzie was in court. Audio
Alosio Taimo sentenced to 22 years in jail
School rugby coach Alosio Taimo has been sentenced today to 22 years in jail - with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years. Taimo was found guilty of nearly 100 charges against 17 boys. Audio
Avondale Business Association at odds with members
A war of words has broken out between an Auckland business group and some of its members - who say they're being stonewalled and cut out of decision making. Audio
Queensland fruit fly found in Devonport
Biosecurity inspectors are on the ground in the Auckland suburb of Devonport following the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly. Audio
Crowds descend on Eden Park for T20 series
Huge crowds have arrived at Eden Park for the sell-out White Ferns and Black Caps double-header, the second matches of the T20 series. Reporter Joanna MacKenzie joins Checkpoint live from the event. Video, Audio
Indians disappointed after missing out on T20 tickets
The second game in the T20 series has already sold out, with crowds expected to exceed the Cricket Word Cup semi-final in 2015. But there's disappointment from some in the Indian community who've… Audio
Tree removal paused after outrage from locals, campaigners
Thirteen huge pine trees that Auckland Council says need to be removed urgently have been given a stay of execution after outrage from locals and tree campaigners. Audio
Mussel beds on the move to help clean up water
Pioneering work to restore mussel-beds to the Hauraki Gulf will be replicated in the upper South Island where commercial fishing decimated stocks last century. Video, Audio
Updates from the Bulmer Cavern
Cave diver Kieran Mackay has texted executive produce Joanna MacKenzie with updates from advanced camp 2.5 inside Mt Owen. Audio
Patients swamp dental surgery for free checks-ups
Forty people turned up to the Milford Family Dentist on Auckland's North Shore to take up an offer of free dental care for adults on low incomes. Audio
