Checkpoint for Thursday 23 November 2017
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 23rd November 2017
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
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Pike River ruling 'a monumental win'
5:08 PM.The Supreme Court has ruled WorkSafe New Zealand's decision to not prosecute Pike River's CEO Peter Whittall was unlawful. John Campbell talks to Anna Osborne and Nigel Hampton. Video, Audio
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Akld Council picks compromise America's Cup village option
5:15 PM.Auckland councillors have chosen a compromise option for creating an America's Cup village, opting to spread bases over three wharves each needing small extensions. Video, Audio
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A thank you message from Nigel Murray (sort of)
5:19 PM.Former Waikato DHB CEO Nigel Murray felt so little compunction about charging tax payers for fine dining, hotels and travel. He's not speaking to us, but we're sure this is what he'd like to say. Video, Audio
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Nigel Murray 'abused his position' - former Waikato DHB CEO
5:24 PM.Former Waikato DHB Nigel Murray abused his power by spending more than $200,000 in three years on travel, and it's staggering the board's chairman says he didn't know the extent of it, Craig Climo… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Thurs 23 Nov
5:36 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Government reveals tax working group plans
5:38 PM.Sir Michael Cullen is chairing the group, which has been directed to look at the whole tax system, focussing on measures to cool the housing market, look after the environment and boost business. Video, Audio
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Government wants to be able to punish uncooperative charities
5:41 PM.The Government has made a review of the Charities Act one of its priorities, saying one will be underway within its first 100 days. Audio
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Tank explosion breaches on par with Pike River - Worksafe
5:46 PM.Jamey Lee Bowring, 24, was killed in 2015 when he was thrown more than 100m from a tank when it exploded. Saltars Cartage director Ron Saltar has been sentenced to home detention and fined. Video, Audio
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Policemen cleared of kidnapping teenager
5:50 PM.Te Puea Marae chairman Hurimoana Dennis and a colleague have been found not guilty over the "mock arrest" of a 17-year-old, who says they locked him in a cell over his relationship with a minor. Video, Audio
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Cromwell hits hottest spring temperature on record
5:56 PM.Summer has come early to the South Island, with ice-cream melting temperatures prompting Central Otago locals to dust off their togs and head for the lakes well ahead of schedule. Video, Audio
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Pike lawyer Nigel Hampton on Supreme Court judgement
6:08 PM.Nigel Hampton QC says today's Supreme Court decision on Pike River shows New Zealand law is still guided by principals, but it should never have had to come to this. Video, Audio
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Pike Minister says those responsible got off scot-free
6:14 PM.The Minister responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little says while the families of the miners have been vindicated by today's Supreme Court decision, those responsible have got away scot-free.
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Ministry botches first round of new funding system
6:20 PM.Human error caused nearly every school in the country to get the wrong amount in the first run of a new system targeting money to at-risk children. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
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All Whites coach steps down
6:23 PM.All Whites coach Anthony Hudson has stepped down after the team failed to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Sports reporter Clay Wilson talks to John Campbell about his departure. Video, Audio
