Checkpoint

An Auckland recycling centre is thanking the huge community effort that helped them get back on its feet after a devastating fire earlier this year. The Abilities Recycling Plant in Wairau Valley burnt to the ground in April, leaving them with nothing. But thanks to volunteers and thousands of dollars worth of donations from the community, they've been able to find a new temporary home, and replace their equipment. Finn Blackwell reports.

A school bus driver worried speeding cars might one day seriously hurt or even kill his pasengers, says his DIY slow down signs are working. His route is mostly rural Dunedin and when he stops to pick up the kids, cars speed by at 100 kilometres an hour. For a year he asked Dunedin City Council and New Zealand Transport Agency to put signs up warning motorists of this, but he's now taken matters into his own hands. Ken Schumacher spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

A roadworker waving to every single car in a Wellington coastal suburb is bringing joy to its residents. Since a major seawall upgrade kicked off in 2022, Eastbourne locals have been navigating an obstacle-course of road cones and single-lanes. Mary Argue reports.

Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia continue to escalate after multiple deaths at the nation's border. Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Joseph Parker could finally have a shot at heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk. The World Boxing Organisation has ordered Usyk to come to the negotiating table which could see the undisputed championship come to New Zealand in the near future. Jamie Wall spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Consumer NZ says supermarkets are still making pricing errors, despite increasing pressure and scrutiny on them. This week the consumer watchdog has been calling for harsher penalties for breaches of the Fair Trading Act. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target, and the government's actions have increased the risk, according to independent monitoring. But the Climate Change Commission said there are big opportunities in renewable energy and clean farming that could help people, and the planet. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

The Government has come up with a new way to force people to pay their court fines, they will clamp and seize cars. Bailiffs will be able to work out who owes money to the court with new handheld devices that can scan a number plate and give the information. They will be at breath testing stations with police this weekend - and they will take to the streets nationwide. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Australia lifting biosecurity controls over American beef imports after they were singled out by US President Donald Trump for imposing what he characterised as unfair trade barriers.

After hours of discussion, Auckland Councillors have not voted on banning helicopters in residential areas, and instead supported an amendment that asks for guidance from the Environment Court. The original motion was put forward by Councillor Mike Lee - who said it was an ambush that his motion was not voted on. It comes after news this week that Auckland rich-listers Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams' approval to build a helipad at their Westmere home will be challenged at the Environment Court. Jessica Hopkins reports.