Checkpoint

Jonathan Coleman's last fortnight in politics has focussed on what he knew, and when, about the condition of buildings at Middlemore Hospital. He spoke to Political Editor Jane Patterson. Audio

Alan Reay was told on two occasions that the building his company designed was prone to collapsing in an earthquake, but this information wasn't considered in the decision not to prosecute, CTV… Read more Audio

The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio

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

The Silver Ferns have been crushed by yet another defeat at the Commonwealth Games losing to England by nine goals. They are now on tenterhooks waiting to hear if they've made it to the semi-finals. Video, Audio

Fourteen houses in National Park have been deemed unliveable after a tornado ripped through the area yesterday morning. RNZ reporter Andrew McRae met with locals displaced from their homes. Video, Audio

About 90,000 properties are without power, and it could be two to three days before it is fully restored. Vector's Minoru Frederiksens joins Checkpoint live. Audio

Hundreds of angry, stranded Malaysia Airlines passengers say they've had no support from the airline after bad weather in Auckland forced their flight to land in Christchurch last night. Video, Audio

Power was cut to 120,000 homes and businesses, traffic lights were out across the region, and trees crashed on to homes, cars and roads throughout the city. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio

Watch Wednesday's full programme here. Video

Most of Auckland's Waitakere Ranges will be closed off to the public from next month, a move welcomed by many but some businesses say it will force them to close. Video, Audio