Louise Ternouth
Power paddler Lisa Carrington takes two golds at Tokyo Olympics
Lisa Carrington has led the charge, literally, at the Tokyo Olympics.
The power house paddler took out two golds - one in the singles, one in the doubles, equaling our most decorated Olympians, with… Video, Audio
Disabled people in relationships paying for the price of love
People with disabilities in relationships are paying for the price of love - losing their allowances because they're coupled up.
MSD assumes people in relationships share their finances, but for… Audio
Aotearoa's first mass Covid-19 vaccination proves popular
There were some wobbles for country's first mass vaccination event this morning but organisers are sure they've ironed them out for a big weekend ahead.
About 16,500 people are expected to get their… Video, Audio
Smelly issue: Two different rubbish systems divide Auckland
It has been more than 10 years since Auckland became a super city. But there is one smelly issue that still divides the city - rubbish collection.
Residents in several pockets of the city have to buy… Video, Audio
Pharmacies 'underutilised' in Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Pharmacies say they are underutilised and getting mixed messages from health officials - despite being an obvious solution to the sluggish Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
About 13 percent of New Zealanders… Video, Audio
What does inflation rise mean for our spending and saving?
Inflation has hit a ten year high, meaning our food is more expensive, fruit and veges in particular.
Latest stats for the June quarter show prices have shot up more than 7 percent since March and… Video, Audio
Seed-dropping drone may be future of tree planting
A team hopes a drone dropping thousands of seeds over the Hūnua ranges could provide a boost to native reforestation efforts.
RNZ reporter Louise Ternouth and cameraman Nick Monro were there for its… Video, Audio
Navy ship delivers Covid-19 vaccine to remote Tokelau, northern Cook Islands
A navy ship carrying the Pfizer vaccine is now on its way to Tokelau and the northern Cook Islands.
It's carrying enough doses for the eligible populations of Tokelau and Palmerston Island.
The… Video, Audio
Navy ship to deliver vaccines to the Pacific
The navy's HMNZS Wellington is about to set sail on a 5000 nautical mile voyage to deliver vaccines to Pacific Island nations. RNZ Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth is at the Devonport naval base… Audio
The hidden environmental harms of renting clothes
Renting clothes is often praised as the answer to fight the tide of fast fashion - but is it as green as we think?
An international study's found it's actually worse for the planet than throwing… Video, Audio
Difficult access to ATMS cited as reason less cash being carried
Difficult to access ATMs are being cited as a reason people are carrying less cash.
Just-released figures from the Reserve Bank show our use of notes is waning - but for those who would rather use… Video, Audio
Singing for the soul: West Auckland choir brings many together
There is a group of people raising the roof from a humble community hall in west Auckland.
Everybody Sings is a collection of people with one thing in common - they love to sing and that's what they… Video, Audio
The traumatic process for young women needing a hysterectomy
A young woman who needed a hysterectomy to treat chronic endometriosis has detailed the traumatic process she had to go through, with a surgeon who told her she had a responsibility to reproduce.
A… Video, Audio
QR code scanning: Customers' or owner's responsibility?
The government is mulling the idea of mandatory QR scanning in "high-risk" locations, but Cabinet is seeking advice on the move after daily scans fell from a high of two million every day at the… Video, Audio
Covid-19 vaccine rollout criticised by taxi drivers
The governments Covid-19 vaccine roll out plan is facing criticism from taxi drivers who say they should be a priority to get their jab.
Just over one million people have had their first dose of the… Audio
Popular Ōtara youth hub about more than just homework help
A South Auckland youth hub is seeing an increase in its roll call, as students seize an opportunity to catch up on their studies.
Many were among the most affected by Covid-19's interruptions to… Video, Audio
Fondant fraught - Clarke Gayford's cake-making warning
Clarke Gayford says fondant is fraught with danger and he is dreading making any future birthday cakes after his black and white retro television cake stole social media over the weekend.
For almost… Video, Audio
Ending period poverty: First products given at Auckland Girls Grammar School
Calls to eliminate period poverty are finally being answered by the government.
The first rollout of free period products in schools began today at Auckland Girls Grammar. This follows a pilot… Video, Audio
Poor pedestrian crossing design a danger in Auckland CBD
People are putting their lives at risk because of bad pedestrian crossing design in Auckland city centre.
A population and environmental health expert says the city has a serious issue on its hands -… Video, Audio
One year on, some at Commercial Bay still struggling
A year on from opening - some retailers at Auckland's Commercial Bay shopping centre say they're struggling to stay afloat.
The $1 billion development with more than 120 shops opened just as Covid-19… Video, Audio
