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Checkpoint for Tuesday 5 April 2011
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 5 April 2011
5:00 PM.The Pike River coal doesn't have the money to contribute fully to the Royal Commission of inquiry. The Prime Minister says he'd welcome a snap election, if the Labour Party wants to go to the polls… Read more Audio
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Pike River company
5:07 PM.The Pike River coal company says it can't afford to provide written evidence and other material to the Royal Commission of inquiry into the coal mine disaster. Audio
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Pike River receiver defends position
5:11 PM.A spokesperson for the Commission of Inquiry told us he would check into the Pike River company's claim that it had applied for funding help but been turned away. Audio
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PM says he'd welcome a snap election over SCF
5:18 PM.The Prime Minister says he'd welcome a snap election, if the Labour Party wants to go to the polls over South Canterbury Finance. Audio
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Evening Business for 5 April 2011
5:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Business confidence at two year low
5:25 PM.A new survey shows business confidence is at its lowest in two years as firms continue to wait for people to start shopping again. Audio
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Sports News for 5 April 2011
5:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Grey District mayor says inquiry must not be derailed
5:37 PM.The Pike River coal company says it hasn't got the resources to fully participate in the Royal Commission of inquiry into the coal mine disaster. Audio
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Teachers will legally be allowed to search students
5:41 PM.Schools are to get the power to search students for drugs and weapons. Audio
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Harsher penalties for failing to licence or register vehicles
5:44 PM.Harsher penalties to punish drivers who fail to licence and register their vehicles are being introduced to try to prevent fraud and stop people dodging payments. Audio
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Waatea News for 5 April 2011
5:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Forgotten volcano rediscovered under central Auckland suburb
5:50 PM.The rediscovery of a volcano under a central Auckland suburb is an unexpected and exciting find for scientists who thought they already knew where all of the region's volcanoes were. Audio
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KiwiRail reveals plans for development
5:53 PM.KiwiRail says its future is looking good despite a series of setbacks. Audio
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Rugby fans less confident of a RWC win than in 2003
5:56 PM.New Zealand rugby fans are less confident the All Blacks will win the World Cup this year than they were in 2003 when it was hosted by Australia. Audio
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Tornado strikes Auckland building trapping worker
5:58 PM.In South Auckland a mini tornado has struck a building at storage facility ripping off part a large piece of roof and temporarily trapping a worker. Audio
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Business confidence hits two-year low
6:12 PM.A survey from the Institute of Economic Research shows confidence among firms about the economy is its lowest in two years. Audio
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Evening Business for 5 April 2011
6:20 PM.The latest figures show discretionary spending dropped to zero-point-4 percent in March, which is below levels a year ago. Audio
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Grafton volcano
6:23 PM.A volcano has been rediscovered under a central Auckland suburb, surprising scientists who thought they already knew where all of the region's volcanoes were. Audio
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Never before seen volcanic activity at Mount Ruapehu
6:26 PM.Volcanologists are recording rarely seen activity at Mount Ruapehu. Audio
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Sports News for 5 April 2011
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Pike River inquiry faces funding obstacle
6:36 PM.It was the first day of the Pike River coal mine disaster inquiry, and already a major funding obstacle is in the way. Audio
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More on South Canterbury Finance
6:41 PM.The Prime Minister says he'd welcome a snap election, if the Labour Party wants to go to the polls over South Canterbury Finance. Audio
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Principals urge parents to enrol Christchurch children
6:45 PM.School principals say Christchurch parents need to get their children back to class. Audio
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Waatea News for 5 April 2011
6:47 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio
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Campervans to house quake homeless
6:50 PM.Hundreds of camper vans are now ready for the earthquake displaced residents of Christchurch, but the demand for what is cramped and slightly claustrophobic accommodation is yet to be proven. Audio
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Labour goes back to pair of safe hands for senior whip
6:53 PM.The Labour caucus has brought a former senior party whip back into the role, following the resignation of Darren Hughes from Parliament. Audio