Stories by Logan Church

Controversial state owned insurer Southern Response is to be wound up by the end of the year, with sources telling Checkpoint that EQC is being explored as an option for the remaining claims. Video, Audio

A Christchurch family offered a total of $126,000 to fix their damaged on-sold home are concerned it won't be anywhere near enough - but EQC says it doesn't have any proof it won't be. Logan Church… Video, Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eight years after her home started sinking, Beverley Guy has finally had a breakthrough in her battle with EQC to fix ongoing problems with her earthquake damaged home. Video, Audio

Tomorrow was meant to be the day Pike River mine families have been waiting for for years - the day re-entry begins. But unexplained atmospheric readings have put the operation on hold. Video… Video, Audio

Checkpoint special documentary: One month on from the Christchurch terror attack, we look back at how one of New Zealand's darkest days unfolded, and the pain, horror, hope and love that followed in… Video, Audio

Four of seven government housing units - which haven't been occupied in almost a year - will be handed over to Kaikōura District Council to use for emergency housing. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio

Almost five years after MH370 disappeared, families of those on board are still desperately searching for answers. Among those is Sara Norton, the sister of Kiwi passenger Paul Weeks. Video, Audio

Merivale Retirement Village residents have been told there aren't enough beds for all of them in a new home that's being built, and some are going to have to move out. The reason? It seems not as many… Video, Audio

The police maintain that miners will be up to the task of assessing critical evidence that could be found inside Pike River mine. Video, Audio

Invercargill man Chris Booth can barely walk, struggles to use his hands and feels his nerves deteriorating - something he attributes to the rarely known Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. But ACC isn't… Video, Audio

Some beachfront government housing units in Kaikōura have sat empty for nine months, whilst the homeless are sent to live in emergency housing as far away as Wellington. Video journalist Logan Church… Video, Audio

Kaikōura District Council has decided that five homes red stickered after the 2016 earthquake will be moved away from a dangerous cliff. Video, Audio

About 50 mental health nurses met with Canterbury DHB bosses today, after two nurses were attacked within one week. Some of them told Checkpoint reporter Logan Church their bosses are simply out of… Video, Audio

The mother of one of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine says the mine's former CEO Peter Whittall misled families following the explosion, and needs to be held accountable. Logan Church… Video, Audio

Changes to a Christchurch bus stop have escalated into a months-long row in which angry retirees have accused the regional council of betraying them. Video, Audio

Homeowners locked out of their red-stickered homes after the Kaikōura earthquake are questioning why they can't return due to the risk of rockfall, when passenger trains will soon be operating between… Video, Audio

St John Ambulance today revealed that a recent death is being linked to the same synthetic drugs which have put 19 other people in hospital. Video, Audio

While much of the damage in Rakautara is being repaired, five homeowners have been barred from repairing and occupying their properties due to a nearby cliff that is unstable. Video, Audio

Nearly two years after the 7.8 earthquake, a Kaikoura business owner has been left with a broken shop and a $50,000 repair bill because of insurance delays. Video, Audio