Checkpoint

The owner of Nitro took legal action, claiming the alcohol and energy drink combined was being unfairly targeted. Audio

The leak may impact sponges, muscles, penguins and fish that eat particles in the water. Audio

The organiser of the Wellington charity supplying school stationery to families in need says they may be forced to turn people away. Audio

There's a shortfall of at least 130 rural GPs nationwide. Audio

Mussels, kina, pāua, sponges, fish, and penguins could be at risk as 70 million litres of sewage a day flows into sea.

With most schools back in action, student attendance rates are once again in the spotlight. Audio

Bella the cat burglar has been bringing home a surprising midnight feast for her owners. Audio

A paediatric specialist said not funding Wegovy for teenagers would be like "closing the gate after the horse had bolted." Audio

A Dunedin wildlife hospital suspects double glazed windows could be to blame for an increasing number of serious injuries in Aotearoa's native wood pigeon. Audio

Former rower Les O'Connell won the medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and is appealing to whoever pinched it to give it back undamaged.

Detector Gadget, a rodent sniffer dog, is patrolling Ulva Island, Te Wharawhara after a young female rat was found in a trap there earlier this month.

Getting a diagnosis will be easier from next week after a law change - but doctors will not be funded for it.

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