Navigation for Checkpoint
Checkpoint for Tuesday 13 March 2018
-
RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Tuesday 13th March 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Tuesday's full show here. Video
-
Labour leadership under pressure after sex assault at camp
5:11 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says her party failed by not getting help for four teenagers who were sexually assaulted by a 20-year-old man at its youth camp. RNZ Deputy Politcal Editor Chris Bramwell… Read more Video, Audio
-
Murder-accused says he can't remember pulling gun's trigger
5:21 PM.Turiarangi Tai says he never intended to pull the trigger, fatally shooting his girlfriend Chozyn Koroheke last year. He took the stand in the High Court in Auckland today to give evidence in his own… Read more Audio
-
Luggage may have caused New York helicopter crash
5:23 PM.The New York helicopter crash that killed everyone on board except the pilot may have been caused by a passenger's piece of luggage. The five victims were all aged between 26 and 34. Video, Audio
-
Whanganui rental shortage puts squeeze on vulnerable
5:23 PM.Emergency and social housing are full in Whanganui and people have resorted to sleeping in cars while landlords are being picky and ramping up rents. Video, Audio
-
IAG work not worth the hassle, panel beater says
5:25 PM.Despite insurance work from IAG making up a third of his revenue, Timaru panel beater Hamish Gardyne says he will no longer take work from the insurer because repair jobs often cost more than it is… Read more Video, Audio
-
Evening business for 13 March 2018
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
-
Checkpoint weather: 13 March 2018
5:39 PM.Today's weather forecast with MetService meteorologist Angus Hines. Video, Audio
-
Hamilton mayor wants council's name changed to Kirikiriroa
5:43 PM.Hamilton locals are divided over whether their council should be renamed Kirikiriroa City Council in recognition of its Māori heritage, but the decision will come down to councillors. John Boynton… Read more Video, Audio
-
Joseph Parker ready for the fight of his life
5:48 PM.Joseph Parker is training in Las Vegas ahead of his fight with Anthony Joshua, who is overwhelmingly the favourite. But the New Zealand Samoan boxer tells John Campbell he's the underdog and he's got… Read more Video, Audio
-
Kiwi vegans looking for a tick of approval
5:54 PM.Vegans and vegetarians are teaming up to launch a vegan seal of approval because they're fed up having to check manufacture labels. Video, Audio
-
Labour contacted over another sexual assault claim
6:08 PM.Labour Party's General Secretary Andrew Kirton says he was contacted today by someone who says they were a victim of sexual assault at a party event in the last 10 years. He spoke with Political… Read more Audio
-
Police move to reassure sexual assault victims
6:12 PM.Police say people should have confidence any sexual assault allegation will be fully investigated and victims given any help available. Audio
-
Teenager held in police cell for six nights because of lack of space
6:13 PM.Nelson lawyer John Sandston is furious his 15 year-old client was held in a police cell for six nights because there was nowhere else to put him. Audio
-
Food safety concerns after cleaners made redundant at Auckland Meat Processors
6:15 PM.A third of the cleaning workforce at one of the country's biggest meat processing plants is being made redundant. Their union says the cleaners won't be able to clean it to a hygienic standard. Video, Audio
-
Sharp Blacks prepare to unsheath knives at world championships
6:22 PM.The Sharp Blacks' team of six butchers will have three and a quater hours to break down a side of beef, pork, a whole lamb and five chickens into a themed display. Audio