Checkpoint for Tuesday 24 April 2012

6:56 PM.Police in Mexico are investigating the killing of controverisal army-general who was shot by an unknown gunman. Audio

6:49 PM.The view of list MPs as second rate has come up on the second day of hearings into the MMP voting system. Audio

6:46 PM.The Race Relations Commissioner says he's disappointed by the tiny fraction of local bodies that have embraced the option of having Maori seats on council; Ngati Whatua o Orakei has told MPs it will… Read more Audio

6:44 PM.Basketball fans are taking their seats at the sold out Vector Arena in Auckland as the Breakers prepare to take on the Perth Wildcats in a winner takes all ANBL grant final. Audio

6:40 PM.In the US, two men from Utah have been arrested for setting deadly booby traps on popular walking track in Provo Canyon. Audio

6:34 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:28 PM.The Navy's survey ship Resolution has made its final voyage after 14-years of service. Audio

6:25 PM.The Economic Development Minister is confident a new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will not only save money but drive the Government's economic agenda more strongly. Audio

6:22 PM.Banks' profits are expected to rise again this year but they continue to face a challenging environment of low lending levels, high regulation costs and brittle confidence. Audio

6:15 PM.New research shows dysfunctional families are to blame for children turning to crime - not their family's income. Audio

6:08 PM.The commisioner appointed to run a Northland school has been able to walk onto the property this afternoon without protesters blocking his path, but the message from one elder is still "you're not… Read more Audio

5:57 PM.In the next few minutes, the Student Volunteer Army in Christchurch is being presented with the ANZAC of the Year award, to recognise the huge clean up job the students did after the earthquakes. Audio

5:51 PM.The driver of a logging truck who crashed into a school bus in the Bay of Plenty today pleaded guilty, and now wants to meet up with the families of the children he injured. Audio

5:47 PM.Ngati Whatua o Orakei has told MPs it will not tolerate last minute changes to its Treaty Settlement package; The Race Relations Commissioner says he's disappointed by the tiny fraction of local… Read more Audio

5:43 PM.Some Aucklanders have pleaded with the Government to stop the sale of navy land on the North Shore under a Treaty of Waitangi settlement. Audio

5:40 PM.The Green Party is asking the Auditor-General to investigate the deal the Government's doing with Sky City to build an international convention centre. Audio

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

5:27 PM.The Government has today announced plans to boost the supply of affordable social housing in quake-devastated Christchurch. Audio

5:24 PM.Shipping lines say services to local ports will be at risk if the Government follows recommendations to crack down on price-fixing deals between the lines. Audio

5:21 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

5:18 PM.National Party MPs have had an uncomfortable time at the public hearings on partial asset sales today, with submitters at times openly challenging them. Audio

5:16 PM.The police say an RSA function being hosted by the Governor General at the University of Canterbury tonight will go ahead despite an anonymous threat earlier today. Audio

5:12 PM.Ngahau Davis, from He Iwi Ko-tahi Tatou Trust, is a community worker in Moerewa. Audio

5:08 PM.The commissioner appointed to run Moerewa school has arrived at the school this afternoon - amid fears he will sack the principal and banish senior students. Audio

5:00 PM.Fears Moerewa's new commissioner will sack the school principal and banish senior students. National Party MPs have had an uncomfortable time at the public hearings on partial asset sales today, with… Read more Audio