Jessie Chiang
World Cup winning Black Ferns arrive home to first class welcome
Hundreds of people were at Auckland Airport this morning to welcome the victorious Black Ferns back into the country after their World Cup victory against England. RNZ reporter Jessie Chiang was… Video, Audio
Edgecumbe residents discuss suing regional council
It's been more than four months since Edgecumbe's devastating flood wrecked homes and lives and locals are just getting angrier about what's happened to them. Audio
Police urged to reconsider social media 'wanted' posts
Hundreds of people have signed an online petition calling on police to change the way they post on social media to find offenders, after a police post about hip-hop artist Scribe went viral. Video, Audio
Gunman on the run after shooting at police
Morrinsville locals say the community remains resilient after a gunman open fired on police early yesterday morning leaving some residents on edge. Jessie Chiang reports from the Waikato town. Video, Audio
Cars 'riddled with bullet holes' after Morrinsville shooting
A gunman remains on the loose after a shootout just outside Morrinsville in the early hours of yesterday morning. RNZ reporter Jessie Chiang joins us with details from the scene. Audio
'Terrifying' day in Morrinsville after shooting, chase
A police chase in Morrinsville on Sunday morning ended in a gun fight and the gunman still on the loose. Locals are shaken but tell Jessie Chiang the man police are hunting is long gone from the area.
…Kawerau siege gunman sentenced to 10 years minimum in jail
Rhys Richard Ngahiwi Warren, who shot and wounded four police officers during a 24-hour siege in Kawerau, shouted down a judge and walked out as he was sentenced to preventative detention. Audio
Auckland Grammar students farewell Sir John Graham with whole school haka
Hundreds of mourners packed the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell today to remember Sir John, who died last Wednesday at the age of 82 after a battle with cancer. Video, Audio
Window washers say they'll lose their livelihoods if charged
Parliament yesterday voted to give police the power to move window washers away from intersections and give them instant fines. Window washers tell Jessie Chiang they're just trying to make a living. Audio
Survey finds almost 80 percent of renters want drier homes
Most renters want to live in a warm and dry home but a new survey shows many landlords aren't that fussed about fixing mould. Jessie Chiang reports. Audio
Pig farming, like you've never seen before
SAFE is calling for a national ban on farrowing crates, used in 70 percent of pig farming in New Zealand. Checkpoint has exclusive footage secretly filmed inside the crates. Jessie Chiang reports. Video, Audio
Auckland taxis among world's most expensive
A new international index ranks Auckland the 12th most expensive city for taxi fares. The Taxi Federation doesn't believe the index gives an accurate representation of Auckland cab fares. They say… Audio
Hospo and tourism providers expect $26 mill from Lions tour
While the final result of the Lions test series may have left many New Zealanders disappointed, accommodation providers, restaurant owners and tourism operators are clapping their hands with glee. Audio
Doco on elderly Chinese migrants shows difficulty settling
A new documentary film called East Meets East has been released looking into the difficulties elderly Chinese migrants are facing trying to settle into NZ. The suggestion is that it's not all that… Audio
Two hospitalised after house explodes in Auckland
Neighbours were woken up by the explosion which ripped through an New Winsor, Auckland property at around 6am, setting it ablaze. Audio
Lions fans keen for the test series to kick off
"I think we're in with a shout" British and Irish Lions fans have arrived in Auckland for the first test against the All Blacks at Eden Park. Audio
NZ becoming a 'criminal paradise' Chinese video creator says
Tyler Luo says his video, which is popular on Chinese social media network Wechat, is a plea to the government to help Asian victims. Audio
Teenager spent 2 nights in cells because of lack of space
A youth advocate lawyer says a 16-old boy has spent two nights in a police cell because the Ministry for Vulnerable Children doesn't have any beds for him. Audio
Auckland Council warned about missing drain lids
South Auckland councillor Efeso Collins says Auckland Council was warned about uncovered drains prior to the death of Violet Tupou, who is suspected to have drowned in a drain on Saturday. Video, Audio
Living wage campaigners ecstatic with Auckland Council victory
Living wage campaigners say the Auckland Council's decision to increase the pay of their lowest paid workers is an astounding victory. Audio
