Stories by Checkpoint

A Wellington worker's heated exchange with Winston Peters at a public press conference has landed him hot water with his employer. Audio

The 32-fighter event is being promoted as having no professionals and no weight limits. Audio

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is hoping to open part of the building within days, as it loses thousands of dollars daily. Audio

Teen missed his restricted driver's test over VTNZ's claimed 'health and safety' issues with dog hair and sand. Audio

Woolworths New Zealand claims a 'full basket' in New Zealand is 10 percent cheaper. Audio

In the wake of the recent controversy, a University of Auckland linguistics expert says he believes it is still one of the worst swear words.

"I challenge you to give it a go sister," a disability support worker said. Audio

The unlikely duo will represent New Zealand at the Bridge Championships in Denmark later this year. Audio

Health New Zealand said the an 'integrated' service operates at all four rural hospitals in the Waikato. Audio

The producers of NZ movie Tinā are not letting Trump's threat of massive film tariffs stop them from spreading their story. Audio

SAFE wants the word 'caged' put on labels to make consumers aware where the eggs come from. Audio

Almost $200,000 has been raised for workers with disabilities who have been left without a place to work after their North Shore recycling plant burned to the ground last week. Audio

When 12-year-old George Fisher got first place at the North Island secondary schools mountain bike competition he was given a certificate but not the first-place medal.

Kiwi clothing designer Jerome Taylor has packed up to do business in Australia instead saying his decision was based on the number of opportunities there. Audio

A Nelson woman who recently qualified as a tradie at the age of 56 following a difficult battle with cancer has some simple advice for anybody considering a career change at a later stage in life… Audio

Jessie's claim for cover was declined by ACC, which considered the pregnancy as the injury.

More than one third of Kiwis under the age of 30 feel anxious about the number of notifications they get, research has found. Audio

A waddle of penguins are resorting to rockonomics in the face of Trump's tariffs. Audio

The owner of the toy giant says the tariff flip-flopping has put plans for a factory in Thailand on hold and he wants more 'adults' in the decision-making room. Audio

Shoppers use a points system and can buy the heavily subsidised groceries at about a quarter of the cost. Audio

The team is dedicated to clawing back over-payments, hunting down fraud and auditing. Audio

Donald Trump's 104 percent tariff on China has come into effect. Audio

A large US company - which has brought its chain to New Zealand - sent them a cease-and-desist letter saying they can longer use the name or anything close to it. Audio

A Wellington school is banning highly caffeinated energy drinks from next term, after a spike in the number of students going to the sick bay after drinking them. Audio

They also said there are no clear rules around what to do with ashes no one collects. Audio