Nick Truebridge
CTV widower determined for justice, 10 years since Feb 22 earthquake
Ten years after his wife and 114 others died in the CTV building collapse, Maan Alkaisi remains as determined as ever to see justice served.
Alkaisi has for the last decade acted as the vocal voice… Video, Audio
Covid-19 cases, vaccine roll-out begins - latest details
The first Covid-19 vaccines have been given in New Zealand, with 100 vaccinators first in-line to receive a dose.
They will roll up their sleeves again on Saturday as they begin vaccinating… Video, Audio
No apology for family of Canterbury quake victim, 10 years on
Matthew McEachen should have had most of his life ahead of him when he died on February 22, 2011.
The 25-year-old was a talented artist and designer, putting his skills to good use at the Southern… Video, Audio
Latest from Papatoetoe after new Covid-19 community cases
Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge is in Papatoetoe in south Auckland, where today's two new cases have been recorded. Video, Audio
Climate Change report: What's the future of gas?
The Climate Change Commission's first report has been released, with a raft of targets proposed to cut New Zealand's emissions.
The commission has found the government needs to do more to meet its… Audio
Black market suspected behind wave of Auckland bike thefts
A wave of bike thefts in Auckland has police warning riders to be extra vigilant when it comes to securing their cycles.
But a leading Auckland cycle advocate believes there is something more… Video, Audio
Olympics official pushes Covid-19 vaccine priority for athletes
A top International Olympic Committee official has told Checkpoint competitors should get special consideration in the vaccine roll-out.
Senior IOC member Dick Pound says the Olympics will start on… Audio
Jack Russell returned to elderly Napier owner after months
Late last year, we brought you the curious case of 80-year-old Doug Hodgetts and his missing companion, a seven-year-old Jack Russell named Tabatha.
Hodgetts believed his best friend was stolen on… Audio
US company in talks to invest in NZ Rugby
Americans have a history of snapping up some of the most sought after slices of New Zealand paradise and now it seems they want a piece of the All Blacks too.
Overseas media is reporting US-based… Audio
Father's relief at isolation decision
On Monday, we brought you the story of a Kiwi father's desperate effort to undergo isolation his mentally unwell son, who arrived back in New Zealand from Australia on Tuesday. The man, who we're… Audio
Construction industry biggest recipient of wage subsidies
Just-released figures show the construction industry was the biggest recipient of the Government's Covid-19 wage subsidies. That's despite building companies being allowed back at work earlier then… Audio
Kiwi father fighting to join mentally unwell son in MIQ
Tonight, we bring you the story of a Kiwi father's frustrating fight to join his mentally unwell son in managed isolation. The man's son is due to arrive home from Australia tomorrow and, as things… Audio
Man who killed ex-wife jailed for at least 19 years
Warning: Details of this report may be distressing to some listeners.
An Auckland man who killed his ex-wife during a frenzied attack will spend at least 19 years in prison.
Sixty-five-year-old Li… Video, Audio
Covid-19: More pain for Auckland CBD as workers stay home
The ripple effect of Auckland's latest community case created more pain for CBD businesses today.
A number of business owners are still recovering from consecutive lockdowns earlier this year, and… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Shock, confusion at new case's apartment block
There was shock and confusion at the Auckland apartment block where the country's latest community case of Covid-19 lives.
With no health officials on site, it was left to media to break the news to… Video, Audio
Prolific dog breeder lost Disputes Tribunal case over 'purebred' beagle
The Hastings dog breeder at the centre of a Checkpoint investigation into the poor health of puppies puchased by two Auckland families lost a Dispute Tribunal's case after selling a beagle. Video, Audio
RNZ ordered to hand documents to SPCA over suspected animal welfare offences by dog breeder
A Hawke's Bay woman continued to breed puppies on her farm, despite the discovery of a highly contagious and potentially fatal parvovirus just months earlier.
The revelation is part of a Checkpoint… Video, Audio
NZers can fly isolation-free to Australia from Friday
From Friday, New Zealanders will be able to say g'day to our Aussie neighbours without having to isolate on arrival across the ditch.
The one-way travel bubble is with New South Wales and the… Audio
One week into Covid-19 level 1, Auckland CBD still quiet
Auckland is nearly one week into its shift down to level one but central city businesses say they are still hurting.
Checkpoint has spoken to a number of businesses calling for their fellow CBD… Video, Audio
We can vote now, so why no election advertising on the polling day?
The two MPs vying to be Prime Minister have disagreed on whether election advertising should remain banned on election day.
After the 2017 election, the Electoral Commission encouraged the government… Video, Audio
