An American family of six left New Zealand today after they were forced out of the country for not meeting financial visa requirements, despite owning a profitable business. Zac Fleming spoke to them just before they went through the departure gates. | Checkpoint

11K views · 204 reactions | A legal bid is underway to get the results of the cannabis referendum thrown out. A group of more than 350 people is asking the High Court to void the vote on the Cannabis and Control Bill, claiming poor and inaccurate information generated confusion among voters. It also claims the Electoral Commission reinforced that misinformation. | Checkpoint | Facebook

2.7K views · 23 reactions | A former Air Force spy has been convicted for stealing "sensitive equipment" from the Defence Force after a High Court judge overturned a District Court decision. The case has shone a light on how soldiers and veterans are treated after being posted overseas, where they've been exposed to traumatic violence in high-stress situations. | Checkpoint | Facebook

1.2M views · 1.3K shares | BEST I.D. REFUSALS - Volume 10 | LackLuster | Facebook

The partner of a convicted fraudster given just months to live is pleading to the parole board not to return her to prison. | Checkpoint