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Protestors will be treated as terrorists - submitters
8 Sep 2016MPs have been told New Zealanders who engage in protests at sea could be treated as a terrorist and face draconian punishment under a new bill. Audio
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600 new corrections officers needed in next year
8 Sep 2016The Corrections Department is being forced to hire an extra 600 prison guards to cope with a rapidly rising prison population. Audio
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PM promotes Clark for UN job while in Laos
8 Sep 2016Prime Minister John Key has been using his meetings at the East Asia Summit in Laos to push the case for Helen Clark's bid for the top job at the United Nations. Audio
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Colin Craig sued for defamation
Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig is being accused of sending love letters to his press secretary, but questions are being raised as to whether she reciprocated. Sarah Robson joins… Read more Video, Audio
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Hazardous waste could seep into the sea, Gore council told
8 Sep 2016About 10,000 tonnes of waste holed up in a Southland building could seep into the sea if the Mataura river floods, the Gore District Council has been warned. Audio
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Man wanted by police dies after jumping from Harbour Bridge
8 Sep 2016A man who jumped off the Auckland Harbour Bridge and died after a pursuit today had been wanted by police for weeks and had four warrants for his arrest, police say. Audio
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Evening business for 8 September 2016
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Wild weather damages trees, disturbs flights
8 Sep 2016Two New Zealand flights have been struck by lightning this afternoon on a wild day of weather in parts of the North and South Island. Maja Burry reports. Video, Audio
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NZ Rugby slammed for Chiefs investigation
8 Sep 2016A group of organisations has penned an open letter to NZ Rugby, saying its investigation into the Chiefs scandal was "not appropriate". Dr Jackie Blue joins Checkpoint in the studio. Read more Video, Audio
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Three quarters of legal aid offices will soon close
8 Sep 2016Legal aid offices in in Waitakere, Napier, Christchurch, Manukau, New Plymouth and Rotorua will soon close, leaving only two in New Zealand. Liz Bulger of the Law Society joins Checkpoint. Audio
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Hekia Parata's funding plans rejected by advisory group
An advisory group has rejected the Minister of Education's plans for a global budget funding system for schools. Hekia Parata joined Checkpoint to discuss the opposition her plans received. Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 8 September 2016
8 Sep 2016Watch Thursday's full show here. Video
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