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Too many people in prisons says former National Minister, current MP
Chester Borrows, Whanganui's outgoing MP, is a former police officer, lawyer, Associate Minister for Justice, and Minister for Courts. He says New Zealand needs to get smarter on crime. Video, Audio
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Policeman killed in Paris terror attack
21 Apr 2017Journalist Peter Allen joins Checkpoint live from Paris. Audio
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Warren Gatland explains the magic of the British and Irish Lions
21 Apr 2017The Lions only visit every 12 years, but scarcity alone doesn't explain the kind of romance of the Lions jersey. Their coach, New Zealander Warren Gatland, explains what it is. Audio
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Reports suggest US preparing charges against Assange
21 Apr 2017WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may face serious criminal charges as US officials move to seek his arrest. Washington Correspondent Simon Marks joins Checkpoint with the latest. Audio
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Hydroelectric dam affecting Whanganui River - locals
21 Apr 2017Locals say the Whanganui River would be in better shape if the Tongariro Power Scheme wasn't taking its headwaters. Video, Audio
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Cyclones bring reprieve for drought-plagued North Canterbury
Recent rainfall has turned parched paddocks green in North Canterbury and caused one creek to flow for the first time in three years. Video, Audio
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Concern over facilities used to house vulnerable youth
21 Apr 2017The Children's Commissioner says he has significant concerns that extremely vulnerable young people are being housed in motels instead of specialised care facilities. Audio
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Evening business for 21 April 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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World Masters Games kicks off in Auckland
21 Apr 2017The largest multi-sport event in the world has begun in Auckland. Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming met with some of the athletes who have travelled from all over the world to participate. Video, Audio
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Whakatane council buys campground to house flood-hit residents
21 Apr 2017Whakatane Mayor Tony Bonne tells Checkpoint his council has purchased a campground to provide temporary accomodation for Edgecumbe residents left homeless by flooding. Audio
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Stop executions - former US Death Row supervisor tells Checkpoint
21 Apr 2017The Supreme Court has given the go ahead for Arkansas to carry out its first execution since 2005. Patrick Crain tells Checkpoint he believes executions should be done away with. Video, Audio
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ISIS claims responsibility for Paris attack
21 Apr 2017French President Francois Hollande has described an attack on several policemen in Paris as an act of terrorism. Video, Audio
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