Checkpoints
Aid workers bracing for renewed Russian attacks
There has been no let up in Russia's military offensive against Ukraine since Sunday Morning last spoke to ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright in Kyiv a month ago. He's back with us for an update on how… Audio
No.8 wire mentality at play in Kiwi aid effort in Ukraine
ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright was on his way to oversee an aid operation in the Middle East when Russia's invasion of Ukraine kicked off. Seawright immediately diverted to… Audio
Northland checkpoints start smoothly as border reopens
Northland's checkpoints started smoothly today, with last minute background checks holding up some Tai Tokerau Border Control workers the only speed bump.
Thousands of cars heading north passed… Video, Audio
Nervous Northlanders prepare for influx of Auckland travellers
Northland has locked in a summer in the red zone, with gathering limits set to stay in place across the rohe.
For businesses, it's another burn on top of being cut off from much of the country, with… Video, Audio
Tairāwhiti community leaders call for Covid-19 checkpoints over summer
Local leaders in the Tairāwhiti Gisborne region are calling for checkpoints around the region to protect its residents from Covid-19 this summer. Audio
Hapū-led checkpoint shut down, police establish static checkpoints
Police yesterday shut down an illegal hapū-led checkpoint in Te Araroa but have agreed to set up two static checkpoints tracking vehicle movements through Ngāti Porou rohe.
Mobile patrols underway in Te Tai Tokerau to prevent Covid spread
Māori leaders in Te Tai Tokerau have put in place mobile patrols to alleviate anxiety among the northern communities.
Iwi had planned to put in place a checkpoint north of Whangarei after concerns… Audio
Radio ‘roadblock’ interview sparks racism complaints
A confrontational radio interview about iwi-run roadside checkpoints this week prompted complaints of racism. Broadcaster Sean Plunket condemned one iwi’s actions as “separatism,” asked an iwi leader… Audio
Protests feared over checkpoint shut downs
Professor of Law Al Gillespie talks about the issues facing police and law enforcement with iwi checkpoints set up to protect communities. Police say they were fearing protests if they shut them down.
…Communities setting up their own Checkpoints is a lifeline
Willie Te Aho, Te Whānau-a-Maruhaeremuri hapu chair says they will continue to protect their communty from Covid 19 crossing their borders even when the country moves to level three next week. Audio
Bogus traffic checkpoint ruled unlawful by IPCA
A bogus breath-testing checkpoint, which targeted a group of euthanasia supporters, has been ruled unlawful and unjustified by the police watchdog and privacy commissioner. Video, Audio