Checkpoint

Eight thoroughbred racing horses have died seven months into this racing season, and 25 died in the last full season. Lisa Owen interviews Martin Burns from New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing. Video, Audio

The fight for compensation for East Coast locals affected by a tidal wave of forestry debris is set to ramp up as all companies charged by the Gisborne District Council say they're not guilty. Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

The High Court has confirmed high profile businessman Eric Watson's company Cullen Group must pay its $112 million bill to IRD after it set up an elaborate structure to avoid paying tax. Audio

Warriors second rower Isaiah Papali'i has been suspended from this weekend's season opening match following a drink-driving offence - just a month after fronting a drink-drive campaign with Auckland… Read more Audio

Parents of children who haven't been vaccinated for measles in Canterbury are being advised to keep them at home. It comes as the region grapples with an outbreak of the contagious virus - which has… Read more Audio

A police complaint made by MP Jami-Lee Ross about the alleged inappropriate handling of a $100,000 donation to the National Party has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office. Video, Audio

Minister responsible for re-entry, Andrew Little, has announced May 3 as the day a skilled team will enter the Pike River Mine. Speaking to Lisa Owen, he explains what realistically the team expects… Read more Video, Audio

Watch Tuesday's full episode here. Video

A Canterbury mother of an 8-month-old who is too young to be immunised against measles is calling anti-vaxers the ugliest form of privilege. George Cullen says she's angry people would chose to put… Read more Video, Audio

A horse died at the National Rodeo Finals in North Canterbury on Saturday - it's the fourth animal to die since the season started in October. The President of the Rodeo Cowboys Association says it… Read more Audio