Wellington
The media – who is in control?
"The media" - who is in control? How do you deal with ethnic stereotyping? Lynda Chanwai-Earle asks these questions at Mai Chen's Super Diversity Leadership programme and hears from experts on how to… Audio, Gallery
Demolition of quake-damaged mall gets under way
The demolition of the northeastern area of Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt is under way.
Clinton Smiley: dancefloor pioneer
Pioneering Wellington DJ Clinton Smiley was struck down with a brain aneurysm 10 years ago, but his influence lives on. Audio
Quake aftermath: Demolition of part of mall confirmed
A cinema complex and multi-floor parking space for 300 cars at Lower Hutt's Queensgate Shopping Centre will be urgently demolished. Video, Audio
Winston Peters - Should government be based in Wellington?
Following this week's earthquake, Wallace talks to NZ First leader, Winston Peters, about how well the capital has withstood this shake and whether or not it's a sensible idea to have our government… Audio
Focus on Politics for 18 November 2016
A massive 7.8 earthquake centred at the top of the South Island has sparked a major government response this week. The damage wrought in Kaikoura and the wider region and in Wellington is estimated to… Audio
Quake prompts new calls to move some govt services out of Wellington
Earthquake damage in Wellington has renewed calls to move some state services to the regions.
Molesworth Street cordon being reduced this morning
The cordon on Molesworth Street is being reduced this morning. Our reporter Kate Gudsell is at the cordon. Audio
Molesworth St building being assessed for damage
Assistant fire commander Scott Bell joins Checkpoint to discuss an evacuation on Molesworth St, Wellington, over fears of a building's structural integrity. Audio
Capital cut off due to flooding
Flooding has closed several major routes in and out of Wellington and motorists are being warned to stay off the roads if they do not need to travel. The Wellington Police roading manager is Mike… Audio
Flooded Wellington homes evacuated
The worst of Wellington's weather should be over, after today's torrential downpour.
Wellington want to get back to winning ways
Wellington are hoping to put a disastrous week behind them when they play Waikato in the Mitre 10 Cup rugby competition this weekend.
Wellington roll over Southland
Wellington ran in nine tries to beat Southland 60-21 in their Mitre 10 Cup Championship match at Westpac Stadium.
Live commentary: Northland vs Wellington
Domestic Rugby: Wellington beat Northland 29-21 in Whangarei in Round 6 of the Mitre 10 Cup. Look back at commentary of the match here.
Hurricanes celebrate with parade in Wellington
The Hurricanes victory parade in Wellington today was 21 years in the making. Audio
Hurricanes players proud to bring win home
The Hurricanes celebrated their win at the Super Rugby competition in Wellington today. Victor Vito and some of the other players spoke to Checkpoint from the parade. Video, Audio
Daryl Kirk found not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter
A Wellington woman has been found not guilty of murdering her mother's partner. Tiana Barns was at the High Court. Audio
New Zealand Live: The Andrew London Trio
The Andrew London Trio perform live in our Wellington studios. Video, Audio
Wellington's 'next Te Papa' - at a cost
Despite some concerns about cost, a plan to build a $134m convention centre and film museum in Wellington has attracted overwhelming support. Audio
Director gives Jekyll and Hyde a new twist
Director Leo Gene Peters has taken a novella written in 1886 and given it a new lease of life. Audio
