Checkpoint for Monday 16 May 2022

5:08 PM.The government has unveiled it's first Emissions Reduction Plan of $2.9 billion, with a focus on transport.

The sector is one of the largest sources of emissions in New Zealand - making up 17 percent… Read more Audio

5:12 PM.Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand are apologising for "unresolved trauma" and vowing to do better after the release of another damning report into cycling's high performance… Read more Audio

5:22 PM.A cash for clunkers scheme is part of the government plan to drive down emissions. It's starting with a trial of up to 2500 cars, targeting lower to middle income families.

They'll get a financial… Read more Video, Audio

5:28 PM.Surgeries around the country have been called off and appointments cancelled as tired and frustrated allied health workers strike for fair pay.

Allied health workers include the health staff who are… Read more Video, Audio

5:38 PM.Cyclist Olivia Podmore's mother Nienke Middleton told Checkpoint she is impressed with Cycling NZ's response to the newly-released damning report.

"They do seem sincere and wanting to address those… Read more Video, Audio

5:44 PM.The children's commissioner says a spike in young people behind the wheel in ram raids is driven by families living in a "total state of hopelessness".

Judge Frances Eivers says child welfare and… Read more Audio

5:55 PM.It's been dubbed the "little butchery in the middle of nowhere".

A traditional German sausage outlet is stopping traffic in remote North Taranaki. Bratwurst Bros has set up shop alongside State… Read more Video, Audio

6:08 PM.Agriculture was a major winner in the Government's plan to cut emissions, despite farmers having yet to pay a cent into the pot of money set aside for climate spending.

Industrial energy and… Read more Video, Audio

6:12 PM.The Motor Trade Association's calling for a cash for clunker car scheme to be extended to all New Zealanders.

As part of its plan to drive down emissions the government has announced a trial scheme… Read more Video, Audio