Jemma Brackebush
Lack of parking causing major problem for staff and patients
Medical staff at the Christchurch Hospital are worried that patients are missing essential appointments and surgeries because of a lack of parking. Audio
Housing units to help homeless families
An initiative to provide more beds for the homeless in Christchurch is unlikely to benefit many of the people sleeping rough on the city's streets. The Christchurch City Council and the Government… Audio
Labour to get locals to govern CERA if elected
The Labour Party wrapped up its Canterbury Recovery Package in Christchurch today, announcing it would appoint qualified locals to govern the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. Audio
Resignation a blow for CTV survivors and victims' families
The man who led the design work for the collapsed CTV building may still be sanctioned and his career as a chartered professional engineer ended. Audio
Part of Summit Road re-opens
Part of the Christchurch Summit Road shut for years by quake-triggered rockfalls has reopened to cyclists, walkers and runners. Audio
Unique recordings being preserved
Going digital is a common phrase in today's time, and for a collection of early symphony orchestra recordings, it's exactly the process they are going through. Audio
Feeling is people won't be happy with rates increase
Repeated flooding in parts of Christchurch look likely to push the city's rates up significantly. Audio
Body taken against partner's wishes could be returned by August
The body of a man taken by his family and buried in the Bay of Plenty against his partner's wishes, could be returned to Christchurch as early as August. Audio
Three years after quake, England rugby team in Christchurch
Three years after the earthquakes robbed Christchurch of its chance to host England during the Rugby World Cup, the tourists finally made it onto a Canterbury field. Audio
Clean up in full force in North Canterbury
In North Canterbury many people have spent the day cleaning up from the floodwaters that invaded homes, garages and streets yesterday. Audio
Latest on sodden North Canterbury
Residents in North Canterbury are heading into their second night of flooding, and are being urged to drive carefully in the dark as many roads have flooded. Audio
Emergency landing at Christchurch Airport this morning
A man on board a flight to Christchurch this morning has described how passengers were told to brace for an emergency landing. Audio
Flockton residents brace for more flooding
Flood-hit areas of Christchurch are bracing themselves with heavy rain forecast in the region later this week. Audio
Asbestos review starts but doubts remain
Authorities have begun a review on the handling of asbestos in the Christchurch rebuild and are assuring home owners the toxic material is being safely handled. Audio
Increase in numbers of people seeking help
It's been two weeks since legal highs were banned and drug addiction centres in Christchurch are beginning to see an increase in people needing help. Audio
Companies working in Christchurch rebuild to be audited
In an effort to stamp out the exploitation of migrant workers in Christchurch, building, engineering and labour hire firms will be audited this month. Audio
The cost of the Christchurch rebuild in dispute
The Government and the Christchurch City Council are again at loggerheads over the rebuild of the city - this time over the final costs. The council has estimated the work to cost three-point-four… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 2 May 2014
Maurice Williamson was not asked to intervene; Detective Inspector Mark Gutry resigns; Paul Dibble sculpture goes missing and no one notices for weeks; The cost of the Christchurch rebuild in dispute… Audio
Labour writes to UN over lack of democracy
Protesters marking four years today since the Canterbury regional council was taken over, say it's all about irrigation and favouring farmers. Audio
Public can help to decide future of Red Zone
People who had to move from their red zoned homes will now have the chance to help decide what happens to the land in eastern Christchurch and Kaiapoi. Audio