Checkpoint for Wednesday 20 April 2016
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Meatworker awarded $25,000 after face impaled on hook
5:08 PM.A meatworker whose face was impaled on a hook has been awarded 25 thousand dollars in damages. Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 20th April 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here. It begins 5 minutes in. Video
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Calls growing for Compass hospital meal contract to end
5:11 PM.A group comprising Grey Power Southland, Unions Southland, Unions Otago, the Labour Party, the Green Party, and New Zealand First, are calling for the Southern District Health Board to end Compass's… Read more Video, Audio
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Associate Minister defends cancelling online voting trial
5:17 PM.A trial of online voting in this year's local body elections has been cancelled, much to the disappointment of some councils. The Associate Local Government Minister, Louise Upston defends the… Read more Audio
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Porirua mayor responds to comments on online voting trial
5:23 PM.The Mayor of Porirua, Nick Leggett, was supportive of a move to online voting. He's disappointed in the government's decision. Audio
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Trump, Clinton score big victories in New York
5:27 PM.Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both chalked up big wins in the New York Presidential primaries. Lorna Shaddick has more from New York. Audio
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Evening business for Wed 20 April
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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China supportive of Helen Clark's bid for UN top job
5:38 PM.The Chinese President has told the Prime Minister he is very supportive of Helen Clark's bid for the top United Nations job. Audio
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BoP councillors want stricter rules over water sales
5:40 PM.Oravida, known for its dairy exports, paid just 526 dollars last year to draw up to 400-thousand litres of water a day from the Otakiri Aquifer in Bay of Plenty. Audio
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Christchurch to get its own West End
5:44 PM.London has one, New York has one, and now Christchurch has one, after part of the CBD has been branded The West End. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
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Eye test can be the difference between life or death
5:48 PM.A proposal from the Transport Ministry to dump eye tests when people renew their driver's licence has shocked optometrists. Maja Burry reports. Audio
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Daryl Kirk found not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter
5:51 PM.A Wellington woman has been found not guilty of murdering her mother's partner. Tiana Barns was at the High Court. Audio
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Oldest dog in the world dies in Australia, aged 30
5:53 PM.If a dog really is man's best friend, a dairy farmer from the Australian state of Victoria probably has a tale to beat them all. Video, Audio
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Global rethink on war on drugs
6:09 PM.The war on drugs is getting a global re-think for the first time in 20 years, but there are deep divisions within the 193 UN member states. Enterpreneur Derek Handley explains what the problems are. Video, Audio
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Matavai Resort Niue managers release statement
6:19 PM.The founders of a hotel chain and National Party donors who won a government contract to manage a luxury resort in Niue say they would welcome any investigation by the Auditor-General . Audio
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Cantabrians weigh with their preferences for anchor projects
6:20 PM.Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed. Audio
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Chch businesses call on council to keep Brighton pier open
6:22 PM.Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed. Video, Audio
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Z Energy floats idea of banning Wicked Campers
6:25 PM.Petrol retailer Z Energy is floating the idea of banning Wicked Campers from using its stations, because of the offence caused by their slogans. Audio
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First-ever NZ trampolinist to qualify for Olympic games
6:27 PM.For the first time, a New Zealand trampolinist has qualified for the Olympics. He spoke to Matt Chatterton about the build up for Rio. Audio
