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Riding High in the Saddle
Liz Duke is the riders co-ordinator and head coach at North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled. Her team of equine volunteers provide riding activities that increase the ability, strength and…
AudioFarming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West… Audio, Gallery
Farming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West…
Audio$15m donated to Chch terror attack victims, families
More than $15 million has so far been donated to three large funds to support the families affected by the Christchurch Terror Attacks. Audio
Manchester man stands outside local mosque in display of unity
An image of Manchester man Andrew Graystone standing outside a local mosque holding a sign saying he'll keep watch while Muslims pray, has gone viral. He told Checkpoint he just wanted to make people… Video, Audio
Majority of crime victims unhappy with justice system experience
Only 11 percent of victims of crime in New Zealand say they had a positive experience with the justice system, a new survey has found. Audio
Will to Live: 21 year old leads mental health awareness tour of rural NZ
Lincoln University student Elle Perriam is touring rural New Zealand in a ute to encourage people to take better care of their own and fellow farm worker's mental health. The Will to Live campaign… Video, Audio
Will to Live: 21 year old leads mental health awareness tour of rural NZ
Lincoln University student Elle Perriam is touring rural New Zealand in a ute to encourage people to take better care of their own and fellow farm worker's mental health. The Will to Live campaign…
Video, AudioTaranaki Woman wins Excellence Award
Jessie Waite works for Federated Farmers.The 26-year-old is one of three winners of the 2018 NZ Young Farmers Excellence Awards recognising members who are leaders, achievers and role models. Audio
Taranaki Woman wins Excellence Award
Jessie Waite works for Federated Farmers.The 26-year-old is one of three winners of the 2018 NZ Young Farmers Excellence Awards recognising members who are leaders, achievers and role models.
AudioRepeat of murder likely unless disability services are improved - senior doctor
A senior Auckland doctor says the murder of a severely disabled woman at the hands of her mother could happen again, unless adult disability services are improved, and care givers are better funded. Video, Audio
Ora Lefebvre remembers being supporting act to Roy Orbison
Ora Lefebvre got in touch after our interveiw with Alex Orbison. She remembers performing as a supporting act for Roy Orbison in the late 70s. Audio
Nicky Wagner on funding and support for autism
Disabilities Issues Minister Nicky Wagner discusses how IHC pulled out of a contract for autistic support programmes, and how "all disability services want more money." Audio
Autism families underfunded and undersupported - advocates
Rhys and Lara Hogg have had to move to Marton so they can afford to be the full-time carers of their autistic son Hunter. They say it's a tough slog and they need more support from the government. Audio
Parents of transgender children struggle to find help
Where do parents with young transgender children find help? From each other and pretty much nowhere else, it seems. Our Insight reporter Teresa Cowie investigates. Audio