Stories by Checkpoint

Liquidators taking financial control of the failed school lunch programme say it owes money to multiple suppliers and to its 500 staff - but wages will be paid in the interim. Audio

"There just seems to be a love affair with breaking toilets when you're young and going out to drink," Lawrenson Group chief executive John Lawrenson told Checkpoint. Audio

A Bay of Plenty deputy principal said their school lunches are so hot when they arrive that staff have to wear rubber gardening gloves to handle them. Audio

Customers are reporting it takes over four-and-a-half days to get problems resolved. Audio

Someone once said shallots are for babies, garlic is for heroes, but you may have to pay heroic prices for the home grown stuff. Audio

Liz's likeness, voice and her mannerisms have been captured. Audio

The wider implications of the new rules which expand citizen's arrest powers are incredibly concerning, says a law school lecturer. Audio

"These are free meals being paid by the tax payer, they are very good according to many of the people receiving them," Associate Education Minister David Seymour told Checkpoint. Audio

It comes after Compass Group admitted halal meals it delivered to schools were not halal certified. Audio

Overseas online transactions are growing at a faster rate than domestic, with statistics showing we spent more than 6 billion online last year. Audio

Checkpoint obtained an email that was sent to Ministry of Education officials by a Ka Ora, Ka Ako Nutritionist after they visited some Auckland schools. Audio

A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including unlawful sexual connection and burglary. Audio

Māori have long used the native shrub as an anti inflammatory and for wounds. Now, it is hoped kawakawa could help with diabetes and obesity. Audio

This week, New Zealand some domestic flyers were asked to get off their flight to lighten the load and others' bags were left behind without their knowledge - so what exactly are your rights. Audio

Alison Boyce was heading South for a trip to Stewart Island but was forced to rebook her travel and wait around for her bag, that was left in Auckland. Audio

About 30 adults and young children were forced to lock themselves in a room after protesters stormed an event being hosted by a drag king, Audio

Almost 10 years ago the couple also got married in the middle of a Wānaka challenge event that was twice that distance. Audio

A lawyer leading a class action lawsuit says Kiwis may have spent a significant amount on ineffective medicines. Audio

Researchers are hoping to get a glimpse into the lives of Aotearoa's children in next month's school census. Audio

It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance to third party cover as policy costs continue to rise. Audio

Two teenagers living in rural Hawke's Bay are hitch-hiking to school after their bus route was canned.

Freedom campers are welcome on the West Coast, but too many are leaving unwanted deposits behind, and a local mayor wants government help to clean up the problem.

Matt Wells was being stalked by the shark as he paddled his kayak off the coast of remote a Northland beach. Audio

Almost 350 cyber attacks in the year to July 2024 had the potential to be nationally significant, the National Cyber Security Centre says. Audio

Auckland dog owners are grouping together to fight changes to dog rules in the city. Audio