Checkpoint for Wednesday 1 May 2019
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Sport: Tonga's Pita Taufatofua targets third Olympic sport
6:26 PM.Tonga's Pita Taufatofua has represented his country at the Olympics in taekwando and cross-country skiing, and how he's taking up kayaking - a decision he says is as much about the planet as it is… Read more Audio
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Teenager details teacher’s alleged sexual abuse
6:24 PM.A teenage boy claims he woke up to find a former teacher touching his groin, in a closed room on their own. Benjamin Christopher Missi Swann, known as Benjy, is on trial at the High Court in Auckland… Read more Audio
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Firefighter denied residency despite strong local support
6:19 PM.Volunteer firefighter Steve Webster, who helped battle the Nelson bush fires, has been denied residency - despite over 50,000 people signing a petition for him to stay. Audio
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Could the parent category visa make a return?
6:16 PM.There are hopes the moratorium on a visa that allows parents of migrants to live in New Zealand will be lifted, as Immigration New Zealand appears to dispel some misconceptions about its impact. Audio
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Kiwibuild interviews not worth Housing Ministry CEO’s time – minister
6:12 PM.Housing Minister Phil Twyford says he doubts it's worth the time of the Housing Ministry to front up and answer media questions about the beleaguered Kiwibuild programme, when it relates to "minor… Read more Audio
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Average Auckland house price drops $100,000 over three years
6:09 PM.House prices have cooled off significantly in Auckland but are yet to drop to a level where homeowners could find themselves saddled with more debt than their properties are worth. Audio
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Do these footprints belong to the Yeti?
5:56 PM.Mountaineers from the Indian army on a expedition in Nepal have found mysterious large footprints in the snow that they think belong to the Yeti, a.k.a. the abominable snowman. Lauren Anthony reports.
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Man-Up director: No independent proof it works, but welcomes audit
5:39 PM.The head of Destiny Church's Man-Up programme admits there is zero independent proof that it works, but he says he'll open the door to outside scrutiny if it helps the course get into New Zealand… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening Business for Wednesday 1st May
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Man appears in court after suspected bomb found at Christchurch property
5:28 PM.Police say there are no known links between a man who is facing six weapons-related charges and the Christchurch mosque attacks. The man appeared in court today after a package with a suspected bomb… Read more Video, Audio
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Chickens dying on so-called 'free-range' farm
5:25 PM.Newly-released footage of dead and dying chickens on a so-called 'free-range' farm has angered animal rights activists and prompted calls for an investigation. Warning, if you're watching, some of the… Read more Video, Audio
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Heightened security at mosques as Ramadan begins
5:21 PM.A former New Zealand Army Major is helping to boost security measures at mosques across the country, as Muslims prepare for the holiest month in their calendar. Audio
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Toutai Kefu: I stand by Israel Folau '100 percent'
5:15 PM.Former Wallabies player and current Coach of Tonga, Toutai Kefu, says he stands by Israel Folau "100 percent" but says he chose the wrong platform to express his Christian faith. He spoke with Alex… Read more Video, Audio
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Comanchero members plead not guilty
5:13 PM.Four men arrested after big police raids on the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang can now be named after they denied a raft of charges including money laundering and organised crime. Audio
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Proposed drug laws ‘go too far’ – Police Association
5:08 PM.The government is being accused of trying to slip through a law change that some say would essentially decriminalise the possession of class A drugs. The Police Association says changes may be aimed… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint for Wednesday, May 1 2019
5:00 PM.Watch today's full programme here. Video
