Mary Wilson
Seaworthiness of NZ-bound boat very much in question
The Prime Minister is warning that people smugglers are now using boats able to reach New Zealand, after 65 boatpeople were intercepted off Indonesia heading for this country. Audio
Hundreds feared dead as ship capsizes in Yangtze river
Hundreds are feared dead after a passenger ship capsized on the Yangtze River in southern China with 458 people on board. Audio
No guarantee of school rebuild
The commissioner at Northland College is Chris Saunders. He says they still don't have any guarantee from the Education Ministry that their school will be rebuilt. Audio
Spending on "ghetto" - like school challenged
The Northland MP Winston Peters has challenged the government to explain why it's spent millions on a new charter school in the north while forcing children in Kaikohe to study in unsafe, derelict… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for 2 June 2015
Video of a dairy owner being stabbed and killed is shown in court; Spending on "ghetto" - like school challenged; No guarantee of school rebuild; Hundreds feared dead as ship capsizes in Yangtze… Audio
Anne Stevens interview excerpt
A young woman badly injured in a fatal crash has told the driver she hates him and will never forgive him for killing two of her friends. Courtney Donald's victim impact statement was heard in the… Audio
Soldiers not mentally tough enough to cope with combat
Many Australian soldiers are not mentally tough enough to cope with the stress of combat with new research saying their rates of trauma are probably double current estimates. Audio
A teacher's aide was on bus ride that terrified children
Checkpoint has learnt there was a male teacher-aide on the Auckland school bus from which children jumped when the driver refused to stop. Audio
Health and safety laws held up after resistance
Sweeping changes to health and safety laws in the wake of the Pike River disaster have been shelved for two months because of resistance from National MPs. Audio
Cornerstone signing to stave off overseas clubs
New Zealand Rugby believes signing-up All Blacks Julian Savea and Brodie Rettallick for the next two World Cups will stave off overseas clubs from poaching other top New Zealand players. Audio
Counsellors need more staff to take on RA clients
Some counselling services say they don't have capacity to take on clients from Relationships Aotearoa unless they can also take on staff laid off from the just-axed agency. Audio
AA on Auckland parking changes
Auckland motorists face higher fees for long-term parking, higher fines and having to pay to use park-and-rides which at the moment are free. Audio
Evening Business for 27 May 2015
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Sir Bob Jones thrown off an Air NZ flight
Former politician and businessman Sir Bob Jones was thrown off an Air New Zealand flight this morning after failing to comply with a safety briefing. Audio
Investigation into how 14 year old boy vanished
An investigation is underway into how a 14 year old boy got lost on a school trip to Mt Taranaki. Audio
Health and safety laws held up after resistance
Sweeping changes to the country's health and safety laws in the wake of the Pike River disaster have been shelved for two months because of resistance within the National Party caucus. Audio
More parking restrictions for Auckland
Auckland drivers face many more parking restrictions including heavier fines, new residents only zones, and charges for using park and ride areas which at the moment are free. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 27 May 2015
More parking restrictions for Auckland; Court told disabled and elderly at risk; Health and safety laws held up after resistance; Investigation into how 15 year old boy vanished; Government accused of… Audio
Today's market update
The New Zealand dollar was little changed today, despite the release of fresh trade data, which was slightly better than the market had been expecting. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 26 May 2015
A shakeup in counselling services; Woman with terminal cancer fights for right to die; Sky City convention centre deal agreed upon; John Key dismisses cowards claims; Parents complain after bus… Audio