Stories by Louise Ternouth

The number of dogs put down across Auckland animal shelters has doubled - more than two and a half thousand dogs were euthanised in the last financial year. Auckland council says a lack of de-sexing… Video, Audio

As the price of eggs continues to skyrocket industry reps says they're still playing catch up following a ban on cage farming, facing higher production costs and building up flock numbers. Checkpoint… Audio

In the last month alone eight kiwi have been found mauled by dogs in Northland's Opua Forest by Bay Bush Action Conservation Group. The group has spent 12 years working to restore the forest and had… Video, Audio

New Zealand Fashion week is back after a three year covid hiatus with this year's event focusing on sustainability and diversity. Fashion lovers have also been able to attend more shows than ever this… Video, Audio

Some owners of flood damaged properties are reaching breaking point, opting to sell up 'as is where is' as they wait for repairs and a category for their property. Others are renting out their… Audio

National Party MP Sam Uffindel recently revealed he does the shopping, once a month, in order to "give his wife a break." In June, the Tauranga politician explained to Parliament that his monthly… Video, Audio

Tension was high at a fiery community meeting last night about the hundreds of homes still uninhabitable after the city's anniversary weekend floods. It was standing room only as residents clashed… Audio

For nearly two weeks a roaming piggy who shut down Auckland's state highway 16 has evaded capture. In the end, it was the temptation of a banana that lured him into a trap yesterday afternoon. The… Video, Audio

A charity that's been supporting sexual abuse survivours in Northland and Auckland for nearly 30 years is fighting for survival. HELP Auckland is calling for urgent support to keep their personal… Video, Audio

Aucklanders are increasingly putting the wrong stuff in their recycling bins, often resulting in the whole lot going to landfill. The council has found that so-called "bin contamination" in the city… Video, Audio

The Police Minister has given a dairy owners group an assurance she will meet with them every two weeks, as they deal with brazen crime coming through their doors. Ginny Andersen told the Dairy and… Video, Audio

A man has been left bruised, frightened and traumatised after being set upon in his local dairy and hit in the head with a hammer. When the two offenders started their attack, the female shop keeper… Video, Audio

Qantas' boss is in the country touting his new route which is in direct competition with Air New Zealand. New Zealanders now have two options to fly to the Big Apple. Qantas will launch its direct… Video, Audio

DOC is warning dog owners to be wary of their furry friends along the coastline this winter to curb an increase in attacks on wildlife.

In the last six months alone several yellow eyed and little… Video, Audio

The police have revealed their new electric patrol car to be trialed on the frontline.

Police vehicles make up 20 percent of the government's light vehicle fleet and  this move is part of a wider… Video, Audio

There are growing calls tonight for tighter regulations on vaping as teachers and experts say the problem is spiralling out of control.

A recent survey by ASH New Zealand shows there's been a 209… Audio

Disturbing footage has emerged of a "hands on" kiwi experience at Miami Zoo - where visitors have likened the bird to a puppy.

In the video, the brown kiwi is on display in a fully lit room, with no… Video, Audio

They're cute and cuddly with a powerful nose - and dogs are the lastest tool Auckland council is using in its fight against kauri dieback disease.

After three years of training Pip, Mawhai and Marty… Video, Audio

A Mount Roskill liquor store manager at his wits end after multiple robberies in the last few months.

He had applied for assistance from the Government's crime prevention fund but didn't qualify… Video, Audio

The Transport Minister has promised the new link to the Coromandel Peninsula will be put in place fast.

But for some residents and businesses, "early next year" is still a long way away.

State… Video, Audio

To the Coromandel Peninsula where they've had their fourth major storm in five months.

Businesses and locals are feeling the effects of their fragile roading network - and the lashing of severe… Video, Audio

In Auckland alone we send 100,000 tonnes of food waste to landfill every year. Now food scrap bins are being rolled out across the city to help use that food for fuel, at the country's first… Video, Audio

Three months on from the devastating anniversary floods, some West Auckland residents are still living in destroyed homes and are desperate for answers.

Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth and camera… Video, Audio

Ten years after the deadliest garment factory disaster, advocates say little has changed for workers.

On this day in 2013 the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed killing more than a thousand… Video, Audio

Despite inflation falling to 6.7 percent, one of the main drivers continues to be the cost of food.

That's an expense hitting every one of us - including those running restaurants.

One pizzeria… Video, Audio