Louise Ternouth

Food prices have risen at their fastest annual rate in 13 years. Data from Stats NZ shows food prices were 8.3 percent higher this month compared to the same period last year.

And Countdown says… Video, Audio

The country's first training cafe for young people living with disabilities has opened its doors.

Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator Nick Monro have the story. Video, Audio

Hot cross buns are usually reserved for Easter, but one Auckland bakery had such high demand for their custom-made creations, they now sell them year-round. Video, Audio

As schools head back for term three experts are warning parents and teachers to watch out for long Covid symptoms in children.

While research suggests it's less likely for a child to get long Covid… Audio

TVNZ has released its long-awaited report into the hiring of Breakfast presenter Kamahl Santamaria, and its head of news and current affairs Paul Yurisich has resigned.

The former Al Jazeera… Video, Audio

New Zealand is known for its cold homes, and as winter bites, calls are growing for more support for those who can't keep warm.

Charities say more and more people are struggling to pay their power… Audio

Figures from Mindful Money show $190 million of KiwiSaver funds are invested in companies involved in the manufacture of weapons like firearms, missiles and ammunition.

That's despite over 80 percent… Audio

Checkpoint can reveal it cost $9.1 million to transport returning New Zealanders to MIQ facilities after health officials deemed it "no longer justified".

MIQ was maintained for three months despite… Audio

Pharmac's been given its biggest ever Budget allowance - $191 million - but it falls well short of what patient advocates wanted.

The drug buying agency would've needed around $400 million to clear… Audio

It's been four months since children aged between 5-11 year olds became eligible for Covid vaccinations but latest data shows less than a quarter have received both jabs.

And with that age group… Audio

Just over a month since the government scrapped low-use power plans, charities say they're being inundated with people struggling to power their electricity bills.

The change means 60 percent of… Audio

In what many New Zealanders hope will be a strong challenge to the supermarket duopoly, American giant discount retailer Costco has begun trading in Auckland today.

With construction of its store… Video, Audio

Just when we thought it couldn't get any higher, fruit and vegetable growers say they may be forced to let crops rot as record inflation takes hold.

Tomatoes, broccoli and lettuces have already… Video, Audio

A new state-of-the-art machine that sorts and shreds electronic waste has officially started operation in Auckland. Video, Audio

Australia Zoo has made a last-minute decision to pull the pin on plans to take Burma the elephant from Auckland Zoo.

The 38-year-old was due to live out her twilight years at the zoo across the ditch… Video, Audio

Long Covid sufferers and researchers are calling for urgent support and warning employers to start planning for the possibility that the virus could impact their workforce in ways they have not… Audio

It's the end of an era. Auckland Zoo is saying goodbye to their last beloved elephant in a few weeks.

Anjalee has already crossed the ditch to her new home at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and Burma… Video, Audio

The Transport Minister has hinted that the government could extend the three month discount on public transport tickets.

The half price fares on public transport last until the end of June. Today was… Video, Audio

There are growing calls for the government to introduce viable ways people can recycle clothing in order to tackle the country's growing waste crisis.

A rubbish truck emblazoned with a message to put… Audio