3 Aug 2012

Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 3 August 2012

From Checkpoint, 5:00 pm on 3 August 2012

Bettors put money on Drysdale to win gold - but only just;Medal-winning rower on the chances;A national disgrace - quake-hit home owners lambast officials;Protests mount over abortion services in Southland;Midwives duck for cover.