Checkpoint for Friday 29 April 2011

6:53 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

6:36 PM.Liz Banas looks at this week's successful Act Party leadership coup by the former National Party leader, Don Brash. Audio

6:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:27 PM.More than 170 people employed by the Christchurch City Council have been told their jobs are gone as a result of the earthquake in February. Audio

6:20 PM.Rob Alloway says he resigned over a stouch with the board. Audio

6:17 PM.A senior policeman whose dog was shot dead during a drugs raid will be returning to the front line after graduating with a new dog. Audio

6:13 PM.People opposing a new men's prison in Wiri say a reduction in the number of inmates will not placate them. Audio

6:10 PM.So far tens of millions of dollars have been spent on royal wedding souvenirs, and the UK's Centre for Retail Research, is predicting sales will reach $330 million. Audio

6:07 PM.It's four hours until Kate joins William in their wedding vows at Westminster Abbey. Audio

5:54 PM.The Chief Coroner is reviving the suicide debate by urging other coroners around the country to report more about some deaths. Audio

5:50 PM.Medical researchers in Wellington are doing the first human clinical trials to find out if taking paracetemol for the flu does more harm than good. Audio

5:48 PM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

5:43 PM.If the Breakers basketball team can prevail in tonight's grand final against the Cairns Taipans they'll make New Zealand sporting history by being the first side from here to win the Australian… Read more Audio

5:40 PM.The convicted killer and notorious prison escapee, Dean Wickliffe, is a changed man and will be set free. Audio

5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

5:29 PM.Someone has at last claimed the other half of the big lottery prize worth $17.7 million dollars. Audio

5:26 PM.There is upset in the ACT party at the way Don Brash has taken over as leader. Audio

5:23 PM.Waikato police have been questioning a group of adults who were at the Ngaruawahia home of baby Serenity at the time she was injured. Audio

5:19 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

5:17 PM.In London, thousands of people are starting to line the streets to Westminster Abbey, with the Royal Wedding now just a few hours away. Audio

5:10 PM.Peter Butler, the mayor of Central Hawke's Bay, joins us fresh from his latest briefing on the damage. Audio

5:07 PM.Some farmers in Central Hawke's Bay, hit by the worst storm in living memory, are facing a massive cleanup with fencing destroyed and paddocks looking like bomb sites. Audio

5:00 PM.Central Hawke's Bay farmers assess damage after major storm; mayor counts cost of storms; wedding fever runs high in London; police questioning adults at dead baby's home; founding member of Act slams… Read more Audio