7.6K views · 186 reactions | The Green Party is raising questions about whether anything was promised in exchange for the $150,000 given to the National Party by a Chinese-owned company. And it says its yet another reason to ban political donations from foreigners. Lisa Owen talks to Golriz Ghahraman. | Checkpoint | Facebook

134K views · 1.3K reactions | "I often think about leaving the profession as it is hard, supporting a wife and children on a teacher's salary." "What I am currently battling is large numbers in the classroom with at least a third of children with complex learning needs, from sight to autism." John Campbell spoke to teachers at Birdwood Primary about their profession. Here's what they want you to know: | Checkpoint | Facebook

20K views · 319 reactions | A Pasifika mother of two has helped launch a petition urging police to scrap their armed response pilot, saying she's worried about her community's future if it becomes permanent. | Checkpoint | Facebook