Logan Church
Exotic trees being planted instead of natives – Dame Anne Salmond
Former New Zealander of the Year Dame Anne Salmond has taken a swing at the government's Billion Trees Programme, saying it's going off track. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Christchurch craft store accused of racial profiling
A Māori woman is accusing craft store Lincraft of racial profiling, after she was accused of stealing cross-stitch from one of its shops in Christchurch. But Lincraft denies any allegation of racial… Video, Audio
Deportees call for government to back words with actions
Prior to becoming government, Labour had promised to challenge Australia over its detention policy. But kiwis who've been deported say the government hasn't backed its strong words with actions. Logan… Video, Audio
Colossal cactus sparks interest from buyers all over the world
A Christchurch business owner is selling a three-metre-high San Pedro cactus - with pieces ranging from $15 to hundreds of dollars. The chunks have sparked the interest of buyers all over the world… Video, Audio
Christchurch’s Antonio Hall engulfed in flames
Christchurch's Antonio Hall, on busy Riccarton Road, is ablaze. Our reporter Logan Church joins us live from the scene. Video, Audio
Police hope hundreds will turn up to first gun buy-back event
The first of the government's gun buy-back events will be held at Riccarton Racecourse in Christchurch this weekend. Police were keen to explain how easy and smooth the event will be, but not so keen… Video, Audio
Christchurch unlikely to be chlorine-free before September
Christchurch's water was originally supposed to be chlorine-free by May this year, but that then turned into July, and now the council doesn't expect the city to be chlorine-free before the end of… Audio
EQC inquiry deadline pushed back due to ‘volume of information’
The deadline for the government's much anticipated inquiry into EQC has been pushed back, with the draft report now expected to be complete by Christmas and the final report by March next year. Logan… Video, Audio
Parents fight sudden closure of Wellington school
Parents in the Wellington suburb Whitby are scrambling to fight the closure of a local high school at the end of the year - which they only learnt about this week. Audio
Christchurch couple loses on-sold case against insurer IAG
A Christchurch couple who challenged the previous home owner's insurance company IAG to pay up and fix the house they bought have lost their case in the Supreme Court - a ruling which could create a… Audio
Expectant mums scared to give birth in Southland
Some expectant Southland mothers are considering travelling hundreds of kilometres away to give birth because they've lost faith in the local maternity care services. We wanted to see what's been… Video, Audio
Is it time for Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt to go?
Some Invercargill councillors have raised concerns this week that mayor Tim Shadbolt is struggling to follow what's happening in meetings and is often going on tangents. Reporter Logan Church asked… Video, Audio
Christchurch council approves $3m for multicultural hub
Christchurch City Council has approved funding for a multicultural hub which was first proposed three years ago. Checkpoint reporter Logan Church has the story. Video, Audio
Applications close for help after devastating West Coast storm
Dozens of applications for financial assistance have been received by the Westland mayor, three months after a devastating storm. Bruce Smith spoke to Logan Church about the range of assistance people… Video, Audio
South Island communities preparing for Alpine Fault quake
An earthquake felt across the lower South Island over the weekend has reignited calls to prepare for the big Alpine Fault quake. As Logan Church reports, communities are coming up with creative ways… Video, Audio
Mosque victims spend 19,500 hours in hospital, 3000 in ICU
Up to 15 people injured in the mosque shootings will need to have ongoing surgery for years. But as Logan Church reports, the ongoing surgeries are not only having a huge impact on the lives of the… Video, Audio
Mount Hutt opens for 2019 season
The bosses of one of the South Island's major ski fields hope recent improvements will continue to drive visitor numbers up. Mount Hutt opened today for the 2019 ski season, with some keen skiers and… Video, Audio
Christchurch homeless struggle as winter arrives
The Christchurch City Mission says it's struggling to keep up with demand this winter as the cost of power and food skyrockets. For the first time this year, it's run out of food on its shelves. And… Video, Audio
Will a boost to benefits be enough to put meat back in the grocery shop?
The Finance Minister reckons the small boost to benefits anounced yesterday could put meat back in the grocery shop for some... but others say it's simply not meaty enough to make a real difference. Video, Audio
Mental health inquiry: ‘we need a clear plan’
A Christchurch family, who have seen their mum go in and out of mental health facilities, says the government needs to back up their promises around mental health reform with action. Video, Audio
