Stories by Susan Strongman
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High costs, long waits: Trans healthcare barriers across New Zealand remain
26 Nov 2020
Access to gender affirming healthcare is relatively easy in some parts of the country, while in others it's out of reach. Susan Strongman and Murphy report.
Why 1 in 5 transgender people experience homelessness
17 Nov 2020
Angelo was kicked out of home at 14. He's one of many trans New Zealanders who have been homeless. Susan Strongman explores the country's grim statistics.
Woman evicted with 3 hours’ notice for being transgender
16 Nov 2020
Kristine Ablinger was kicked out of her flat for being transgender. The Human Rights Commission says the homeowner acted within the law.
Hunting Rangitoto Island's black cat
8 Feb 2018
Checkpoint visited Rangitoto Island today to search for a feline pest, alongside the Department of Conservation, in a desperate attempt to keep the island pest free. Video, Audio