12K views · 44 reactions | Rocket Lab quietly launched New Zealand's first operational satellite into space from Mahia Peninsula, but only revealed its success today. The Photon satellite that is now in orbit is nicknamed "First light" - a nod to the elementary particle that is a quantum of light and the East Coast which is first to see the sun rise each morning. The successful launch is the first since Rocket Lab lost a spacecraft in July during the second stage burn. | Checkpoint | Facebook

89K views · 2.1K reactions | 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 | Facebook

10K views · 104 reactions | What started as an empty warehouse has been transformed over the past five years and now features custom therapy rooms, break-out quiet rooms, a large expressions room, as well as office space for agencies that work in this sector. | Checkpoint | Facebook