Checkpoint

The lawyer for Forest & Bird says it is increasingly in opposition to the Department of Conservation, as the department decides to appeal over the Ruatanihwa dam to the Supreme Court. Audio

New figures show the number of people being spared a conviction in New Zealand courts has almost halved since 2010. Audio

There's been a possible breakthrough in the long stand-off over who should negotiate the Ngapuhi Treaty settlement. Audio

The lawyer for the man suing Colin Craig for defamation has told a court that the former Conservative Party leader has been the author of his own misfortune. Audio

Parents in Nelson share their thoughts about midwifery care in New Zealand and whether they would still choose it. Audio

Family doctors are calling for an overhaul of maternity funding after a study found babies are more at risk if a midwife is the lead maternity carer. Audio

Police have located a hat believed to have been worn by Lucas Cochrane, who has been missing in Whitianga since Saturday night. Thames-Coromandel Area Manager Allan Tiplady joins Checkpoint. Audio

A judicial review jointly sought by lobbyists and heritage advocates on Auckland's Unitary Plan, could put higher density housing on hold for up to a year. Deputy mayor Penny Hulse joins Checkpoint. Audio