Checkpoint for Wednesday 6 July 2016
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 6th July 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here, it starts five minutes in. Video
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Gang member stood down as prison volunteer
5:08 PM.People in South Taranaki and Whanganui are irate after kaiwhakamana Ngaparu Nui was stood down as a prison volunteer due to his Black Power membership. Spokesperson Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joins… Read more Video, Audio
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Gang members in prison behind bars - Corrections Minister
5:14 PM.Corrections Minister Judith Collins says the only place for gang members in prison is behind bars, not volunteering in the community. Audio
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Moko's killers had many previous convictions
5:24 PM.Court papers released to RNZ News for the first time today have revealed the couple who were jailed for the manslaughter of toddler Moko Rangitoheriri were paid over $1000 to care for him. Video, Audio
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Evening Business for 6 July 2016
5:35 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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PM responds to own comments about housing "crisis" 9 ye
5:38 PM.The Prime Minister has been asked in Parliament why he was talking about a "housing crisis" when average Auckland house prices were about half of what they are now. Jane Patterson reports. Audio
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Aiport dispute could lead to widespread disruptions
5:39 PM.Tensions are rising as a looming labour dispute at airports threatens to bring widespread disruption to travellers. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
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Anger over Uber's advice for drivers to break law
5:43 PM.Some Uber drivers are angry at the company for telling them to ignore the regulations for carry paying passengers, which require them to have a Passenger Endorsement for their licence and a… Read more Audio
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Iraq still in disarray after 2003 invasion
5:46 PM.Ahead of the Chilcot report's release later this evening, John Campbell speaks to the BBC's Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen about the situation in Fallujah, post-IS. Video, Audio
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Kiwi scientists secure funding for fossil fossicking
5:53 PM.Two New Zealand scientists have secured $100,000 in government funding to search for fossil remains in Te Urerewa National Park. Video, Audio
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Labour-Greens to launch homeless inquiry
6:08 PM.The Labour and Green Parties are launching an inquiry into homelessness after their attempt to get a select committee to hold one was blocked by National Party MPs. Audio
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Auckland Council parks Port study until after election
6:14 PM.The job of deciding if Auckland's port should move - and where - has been put on hold until a new mayor has been elected in three months' time. Audio
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Last-ditch compensation claim for asbestos death
6:17 PM.The family of a war veteran is making a last ditch effort for compensation from the defence force for the asbestos related cancer it says Phillip Taylor-Meihana contracted in Vietnam. Audio
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What do Uber drivers think about flouting the law?
6:25 PM.Uber is telling its New Zealand drivers not worry about the legal requirements for carrying paying passengers. Reporter Joanna MacKenzie caught a ride with an Uber driver to find out what they think… Read more Audio
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FBI recommends not charging Clinton over emails
6:27 PM.The FBI has recommended that the United States Presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton, is not charged for using a private email account during her time as the Secretary of State. Audio
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Today In Parliament for 6 July 2016 - evening edition
6:50 PM.Building & Housing Minister Nick Smith and Prime Minister John Key face questions about the Government's housing plan - and whether that plan is a comprehensive one; Social Services Committee hears… Read more Audio
