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Checkpoint for Wednesday 21 October 2015
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Today In Parliament for 21 October 2015 - evening edition
6:47 PM.Amy Adams answers questions on crime statistics and broadband - and gets a ringing endorsement from her Prime Minister; Andrew Little asks John Key about foreign investment in land; Two Government… Read more Audio
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Couple prepare to sue the police over 1080 investigation
6:45 PM.A Golden Bay couple are preparing to sue the police over the way they were treated during the investigation into the 1080 blackmail case. Audio
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Alex Fisher's body wrapped in bedding
6:38 PM.Police have released photos of the bedding found wrapped around the body of 10-year-old Alex Fisher, as they continue to piece together what happened. Audio
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Teacher denies relationship with young boy
6:35 PM.A teacher accused of sexually abusing a boy has wept in Court as she denied sleeping with him or sending him text messages. Audio
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Tougher penalties for drivers who flee from police
6:28 PM.The Police Minister is confident that tougher penalties for drivers who flee officers will send them a message it won't be tolerated. Audio
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Perth bikie fights deportation back to NZ
6:25 PM.A Perth bikie gang leader is challenging the Australian Immigration Minister's decision to deport him back to New Zealand because of his bad character. Audio
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Opposition: Environment report an indictment on Govt record
6:19 PM.Opposition parties say the latest State of the Environment report makes for depressing reading. Audio
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Police Sergeant recalls accused appearing calm
6:18 PM.A Police Sergeant who arrested Michael Preston recalls the accused killer appearing calm and undisturbed by a large contingent of armed Police surrounding his property. Audio
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Babies more likely to die if midwife is in first year of job
6:12 PM.Pregnancies supervised by newly graduated midwives are much more likely to end in a baby's death - according to Otago University researchers. Audio
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Graves of Milan Brych's cancer patients washed away
5:55 PM.Graves in Rarotonga's so-called Brych yard are being washed away by the sea. This is the cemetery where many patients of the disgraced 1970s cancer therapist Milan Brych are buried. There seems to be… Read more Audio
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Drunk driver rips heart out of Taranaki whanau
5:51 PM.A Taranaki whanau says its heart has been ripped apart by a drunk driver who killed a teenage family member. Audio
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Record migration gains, tourists, Kiwis chase Rugby World Cup
5:45 PM.The record influx of immigrants shows no sign of slowing. Audio
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NZ Rowers snubbed at world rowing awards
5:42 PM.New Zealand's rowers have been snubbed by the international body, FISA, with none making the shortlist for the World Rower of the Year Awards. Audio
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Fight not over to name sex-abuser
5:38 PM.A Christchurch woman who's failed to get a High Court to lift the name suppression on her sex-abuser says the fight is not over. Audio
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Evening Business for 21 October 2015
5:35 PM.Sky Network Television expects its full-year net profit to be as much as 11 percent down on the year earlier, as additional programme expenses and new subscriber services increase costs. Audio
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Annette King confirmed as deputy Labour Party leader
5:29 PM.The Labour Party has confirmed Annette King as its deputy leader. Audio
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Productivity Com proposes land price trigger for rezoning
5:25 PM.Councils could be forced to zone more land for housing, if section prices rise too far. Audio
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Farming under spotlight in state of environment report
5:21 PM.Dirty water, poor quality pasture and threatened marine species are front and centre in the first state of the environment report in eight years. Audio
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A woman arrested for faking work visa applications
5:16 PM.A woman has been arrested for faking work visa applications on behalf of Filipinos trying to get a job in the dairy industry in New Zealand. Audio
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Police confident new penalties will mean fewer fleeing drivers
5:12 PM.Drivers who flee police will now have their licence disqualified for at least six months and could lose their car, under tougher penalties announced today. Audio
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Midwives pan research about child deaths as scaremongering
5:08 PM.Pregnancies supervised by newly graduated midwives are much more likely to end in a baby's death. Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 21 October 2015
5:00 PM.Midwives pan research about child deaths as scaremongering; Police Minister confident new penalties will result in fewer fleeing drivers; A woman arrested for faking work visa applications; Farming… Read more Audio