Checkpoint for Thursday 13 June 2013

5:00 PM.An inquiry finds soldiers lacked realistic training to cope with a fatal firefight in Afghanistan. Financial adviser David Ross is charged with operating a multi-million dollar ponzi scheme and is… Read more Audio

5:07 PM.A military court of inquiry has found two New Zealand soldiers wounded in a fatal gunfight in Afghanistan were probably hit by friendly fire, and it recommends improving troops' training. Audio

5:11 PM.The Minister of Defence is Jonathan Coleman. Audio

5:13 PM.Jack Durrer, is the grandfather of Lance Corporal Pralli Durrer. Audio

5:16 PM.The Prime Minister, John Key says proposed new rules to restrict low deposit loans will not mean first time home buyers will miss out. Audio

5:19 PM.The Wellington financial adviser, David Ross, has been charged with operating a $400,000,000 ponzi scheme. Audio

5:23 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

5:25 PM.The Prime Minister is accusing the Labour Party of hypocrisy after four of its MPs accepted corporate hospitality from Sky City at the All Blacks game last weekend. Audio

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

5:36 PM.A military court of inquiry into the deaths of 5 New Zealand soldiers last year is recommending training be improved to make it more realistic. Audio

5:41 PM.A Christchurch business leader says a government take-over of the City Council's building consents would only make things worse. Audio

5:45 PM.Business advocates are hailing the government's offer of new mining exploration permits in Northland as a welcome boost to confidence in the region. Audio

5:48 PM.The Maori Party MP, Te Ururoa Flavell, wants all Maori to be automatically listed on the Maori electoral roll; It's been ruled that an iwi of Te Arawa waka doesn't have eligible ownership rights to… Read more Audio

5:51 PM.Legislation will be introduced to Parliament to let employers use volunteers, contractors, or other casual workers during strikes and lockouts. Audio

5:58 PM.The Auckand Theatre Company is confident building on its new waterfront theatre will begin this year but its about to go cap and hand to Aucklanders to help fund the last few million dollars. Audio

6:08 PM.A military court of inquiry into the deaths of five New Zealand soldiers last year is recommending training be improved to make it more realistic. Audio

6:13 PM.The Prime Minister, John Key, is assuring first time home buyers they will be exempt from proposed new rules to restrict low deposit loans. Audio

6:17 PM.More now on the Wellington financial adviser, David Ross, who has been charged with operating a 400-million dollar ponzi scheme. Audio

6:20 PM.One of the country's biggest publishing houses is cutting staff here in favour of Australia, as it struggles to compete in an increasingly digital and online market. Audio

6:24 PM.Business news with Anusha Bradley. Audio

6:27 PM.The Wellington City Council is on the hunt for a phantom dumper disposing of hundreds of litres of highly toxic waste into the Karori sewage system. Audio

6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:40 PM.Wellington's heritage-listed town hall is now safe from demolition. Audio

6:48 PM.It's been ruled that an iwi of Te Arawa waka does not have eligible ownership rights to Rotorua land returned to the tribe by the Crown, including the popular geothermal tourist centre, Te Puia; The… Read more Audio

6:52 PM.Rolleston Prison will be the first prison in the country to put inmates to work fulltime, refurbishing 150 earthquake damaged houses over the next five years. Audio