Checkpoint for Wednesday 21 September 2016
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Wednesday 21 September 2016
5:00 PM.Watch Wednesday's full programme here Video
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16 Westpac banks to close, First Union says
5:07 PM.At least 16 of 19 Westpac banks earmarked for closure will definitely close, First Union's Tali Williams tells Checkpoint. Audio
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UN Council needs to do more for Syria - John Key
5:12 PM.Prime Minister John Key has addressed the United Nations General Assembly, saying it has fallen short in its responsibility to Syria, which he said was "the most serious crisis of our time Video, Audio
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Political Editor Jane Patterson from the UN in New York
5:15 PM.RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is at the UN Headquarters in New York, where Prime Minister John Key addressed the UN General Assembly today. She reviews his speech for Checkpoint. Video, Audio
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Milk price slump could be over after Fonterra lifts payout
5:19 PM.Fonterra's move to boost its farm-gate forecast by 50 cents has been welcomed by farmers, with Federated Farmers saying it will help morale. Audio
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First Union says Westpac closure will have huge impact
5:22 PM.First union Otago Southland Organiser Ken Young joins Checkpoint to discuss how the closure of Westpac's Ranfurly branch will affect staff and the community.
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Evening Business for 21 September 2016
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Row over Treaty of Waitangi settlement bills delay Parliament
5:40 PM.New Zealand First has been blamed for blocking the passing of five Treaty of Waitangi settlement bills this week but Winston Peters says that's balderdash. Audio
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Conservative Party had concerns about allegations
5:43 PM.A court has been told that concerns about sexual allegations against Colin Craig were raised at every monthly board meeting of the Conservative Party after the last election. Audio
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Proposal to enforce 'cat curfews' & limit numbers
5:47 PM.Councils around the country would be given the power to enforce 'cat curfews' and limit the number of furry felines people can keep, if a controversial proposal gets the go ahead. Audio
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Peace hikoi protests Waitara Lands Bill
5:50 PM.About 200 people have taken part in a peace hikoi in north Taranaki protesting against the Waitara Lands Bill which had its first reading in Parliament today. Audio
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School students share messages for carjacking victim
5:55 PM.Classmates from a tiny school outside Masterton, Mauriceville School, have written cards and drawn pictures to send to Nancy Voon, the Auckland woman carjacked and attacked last week. Video, Audio
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PM takes aim at UN Security Council over Syria
6:08 PM.Prime Minister John Key has taken aim at the United Nation's Security Council, calling for it to find a long term solution in Syria. Audio
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Westpac employees face job losses
6:14 PM.Many Westpac employees face uncertain futures after the bank announced it would close 19 branches in some of the country's smallest towns. Audio
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Mayors upset at Westpac bank closures
6:16 PM.Mayors across the country are learning Westpac branches in their towns are due to close. Otorohanga District Mayor Max Baxter joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Security officers at courts increasingly at risk
6:19 PM.Security officers at courts throughout the country are increasingly at risk, prompting Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue to issue new security guidelines to judges Video, Audio
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Anne Tolley denies claiming official measure of homelessness
6:23 PM.The Social Development Minister has told Parliament she didn't tell a United Nations committee that New Zealand has an official measure of children who are homeless or live in poverty. Audio
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NZers happier than they were a year ago - survey
6:26 PM.According to a survey of 7000 Kiwis, 81 percent rate their quality of life positively while 19 percent say they're stuggling to make ends meet. Laura Bootham reports. Audio
