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Checkpoint for Monday 16 September 2013
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Te Manu Korihi News for 16 September 2013
6:51 PM.A former Maori Affairs Minister, Dover Samuels, says the Labour Party missed out on an opportunity to cross the racial divide by not choosing Shane Jones to lead it; A tribal trust in Bay of Plenty… Read more Audio
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Cunliffe stamps his mark on Labour leadership
6:36 PM.The Labour Party leader, David Cunliffe, is moving quickly to stamp his mark on the party's caucus. Audio
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Sports News for 16 September 2013
6:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Business News Update
6:26 PM.Abano Healthcare's board has again rejected a takeover offer. Audio
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Abbott unveils new ministry
6:18 PM.To Australia, where the prime minister elect, Tony Abbott, is setting out his front bench team, saying it's one of the most experienced incoming ministries. Audio
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Woman diagnosed with advanced cancer after 4 yrs of complaints
6:13 PM.A woman who complained to her GP for four years about persistent bowel symptoms was finally diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer after she went to another doctor. Audio
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Former National Party president on Cunliffe
6:08 PM.The new Labour leader, David Cunliffe, is stamping his mark on the party's caucus with the two whips Chris Hipkins and Darien Fenton already packing up their offices. Audio
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High expectations about the America's Cup
5:52 PM.With high expectations that the America's Cup is Auckland bound there's a warning about what realistically is the economic boost from holding such an event. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 16 September 2013
5:49 PM.A Maori woman who was turned away from a Japanese bathhouse, because of her facial moko, says having it referred to as a fashion statement tattoo was insulting; A tribal trust in Bay of Plenty wants… Read more Audio
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A wrong number call saves a life
5:46 PM.A Nelson woman has called the wrong number at the right time potentially saving an elderly woman's life. Audio
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House prices keep on rising - Real Estate Institute.
5:39 PM.The price of houses keeps on going up and up. This is confirmed by yet another set of figures out today - from the Real Estate Institute. Audio
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Shocking revelations to come as Australia abuse inquiry opens
5:35 PM.The head of Australia's largest ever inquiry into child abuse is warning the public to brace for some shocking revelations. Audio
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Sports News for 16 September 2013
5:31 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Police searching for fourth man for death of Oamaru farm worker
5:26 PM.The police are searching for a fourth man they say was part of a group that brutally killed a dairy farm worker near Oamaru. Audio
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Evening Business for 16 September 2013
5:24 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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NZer in Colorado thought she might die in floodwaters
5:18 PM.A New Zealander living in Boulder, Colorado thought she was going to die as she struggled in chest high water to free her trapped hand from the door of a rapidly flooding apartment. Audio
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Team New Zealand two wins from America's Cup
5:14 PM.Team New Zealand needs to win just two more races to lift the America's Cup after a win and a loss today. Audio
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Cunliffe making his mark on caucus on first day in job
5:11 PM.Some members of Labour's senior team have been cleaning out their offices this afternoon as the new Party leader starts to stamp his mark on the party's caucus. Audio
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Meridian shares to go on sale.
5:07 PM.Shares in Meridian Energy are going on sale later this month, as the Government moves on with its plan to partially privatise its power companies and Air New Zealand. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 16 September 2013
5:00 PM.Meridan shares go on sale later this month. Two labour party whips clean out their offices and another win for Team New Zealand. Audio