Checkpoint

Four branches of Reading Cinemas across the country have slashed their ticket price to just $10, as the number of people who stream online skyrockets. But will it be enough to bring punters to the… Read more Audio

An Otago community's pioneering dream of putting up its own windfarm has been heavily challenged today by the people who live closest to it at a resource consent hearing. Audio

22-year-old Renee Duckmanton's badly burned body was found on Sunday morning near Rakaia: her family say she will be remembered for her beautiful smile. Sally Murphy reports. Audio

Detective Superintendent Rod Drew is the highest ranking detective in the country, solving some of the most high profile murder cases in this country's history. John Campbell asked him why he's… Read more Audio

Corrections Minister Judith Collins joins John Campbell. Audio

The family of Blessie Gotingco say Corrections allowed a murderer to take the life of their mother, wife and grandmother - despite a report that clears Corrections and police in their handling of the… Read more Audio

A navy commander accused of groping a junior officer's bottom has been found guilty. It's the second time a court martial has heard the case, after a previous hearing in March failed to reach a… Read more Audio

History professor Allan Lichtman has correctly predicted the outcome of every US presidential race dating back to 1984. He joins Checkpoint. Audio

The Government has announced its largest-ever funding increase for health research in New Zealand. Audio