Checkpoint

Pacific visitors to New Zealand must apply for a visitor visa, provide proof of funds and may be asked for medical information. Audio

The Hawke's Bay town of Wairoa has been without a full-time dentist for the last five years. Audio

Te Hemara Rau-Hihi, one of the volunteers has been putting in long days dropping off gas bottles and food and helping clear up rubbish and debris in his community. Audio

He says he sang Aotearoa's national anthem to keep himself going as he was rescued. Audio

A visitor staying near the Mount Hot Pools has described confusion and fear as a landslide smashed into campervans and tents at Mauao.

The group for victims of retail crime spend almost $24,000 on 22 meetings around the country. Audio

Helping You Help Animals charity will have a full house of 600 animals over the summer break. Audio

National Secretary for Apex, Deborah Powell told Checkpoint it is not uncommon for samples to get stuck somewhere that they shouldn't. Audio

Homeware retail giant IKEA appears to be a victim of its own success. Audio

Despite the ban on cell phone use at school, some children have found work arounds. Audio

Meat is "by far the biggest offender" when it comes to the increased cost of a Christmas meal, with classic options like steak or lamb considerably more expensive this year. Audio

A North Shore woman says her guide dog has tried moving her into the road to make space for a dog, "which is obviously unsafe for both of us". Audio

Donna Corbel and her family were dining together less than 40 metres away from where the shooting began. Audio

NZTA is pumping the brakes and reducing speed limits on several sections of a popular holiday route in time for Christmas. Audio

If things went wrong, the stem cells could turn into other cells - like for hair or teeth - instead of eyes. Audio

Two years on from setting up its own security service a popular Auckland shopping precinct says it has slashed crime in its area but some people are falling through the cracks. Audio

"I have children who went through a life without this, and the fact our kids are going through this is just not acceptable." Audio

Trevor Taylor's Christchurch home is several kilometres from the sea, but his insurance company has hiked his premiums by 30%.

The ease at which he smashed the long-standing record took teenage runner Sam Ruthe by surprise. Audio

The staff cuts will see reductions to emergency management, pandemic preparedness and Māori health. Audio

Paul Myburgh says Mo will be 'spoilt rotten' after their reunion.

Two-time Olympian Lewis Clareburt says the goal is to create a school of medley swimmers in Melbourne able to rival the best in the US. Audio

Many shoppers are bracing themselves for chaos as IKEA prepares to open the doors of its Auckland store. Audio

It could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to decontaminate one operator's sites.

Awarua RSA president Ian Becker said the theft showed a complete lack of respect. Audio