Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 1 May 2015

Finance Minister confirms surplus unlikely, Ruataniwha ruling a nail in coffin - Forest and Bird, AA says fuel companies too quick to put prices back up, NZ importer investigating flammable cladding, Hipsters may have to choose between fashion and function, Evidence about the injuries of Blessie Gotingco, Tauranga oil spill costs $200,000 and rising and Maui consent should be withheld - campaigners.