Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 17 May 2013

Collision course over Budget's housing centerpiece, Smaller banks at risk of downgrade, Government accused of shonky process over family carers bill, NZTA outlines plans for Canterbury roading networks, Mayors question bill to combat house prices, Labour on the collision course over housing, New campaign to reduce patient harm launched, bay hapu suggest remedies for crown's "legalised theft".