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Checkpoint for Tuesday 10 September 2019
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Labour assaults: 'I met with Nigel, described elements of sexual abuse' - witness
5:09 PM.A man who says he was assaulted by a Labour Party staffer would like to meet with Jacinda Ardern to discuss the party's handling of claims of sexual abuse and assault.
The Prime Minister has refused… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for Tues 10 Sept
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Auckland mayoral debate: Phil Goff v John Tamihere
5:30 PM.Auckland's two mayoral front-runners join Checkpoint host Lisa Owen in RNZ's first mayoral debate.
Current mayor Phil Goff and contender John Tamihere have expressed little love for each other so… Read more Video, Audio
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Ardern urged by Labour members to act on assault complaints
6:08 PM.The political pressure over the Labour Party sexual assault allegations shows no sign of abating, with the party president poised to resign if he's found to have mishandled the complaints.
Adding to… Read more Video, Audio
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Labour assaults: Party president should resign - Peter Dunne
6:13 PM.The Labour Party president is readying to fall on his sword if he's found to have mishandled allegations of sexual assault. Nigel Haworth and senior party officials are under increasing scrutiny after… Read more Audio
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'One suicide is one suicide too many' - Govt unveils Suicide Prevention Office
6:17 PM.The government says suicide is a "national tragedy" and wants to tackle it with a new prevention office. Last year 685 people took their own lives and the government says it's determined to reduce the… Read more Audio
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Former constable speaks out on bullying in NZ Police
6:21 PM.A former police constable says he considered suicide because of the persistent bullying he faced during his time with the police.
The man was a police officer for nearly three decades in England and… Read more Audio
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Remains of Christchurch's Lancaster Park hit the dust
6:25 PM.Aotearoa's biggest demolition job has entered its final stage.
This morning media were given a final chance to walk through Christchurch's Lancaster Park before it is completely brought to the… Read more Video, Audio