Checkpoint
'It's been on my mind for a while' - Dunne announces departure
Ohariu MP Peter Dunne has today announced he will leave Parliament at the election, having represented the electorate since 1984 Video, Audio
Peter Dunne to quit Parliament, citing lack of support
The leader of United Future has been an MP for 33 years but says he's been sensing a clear message that voters are looking for change. Video, Audio
Upper South Island home owners still waiting for quake settlements
Fewer than half of the insurance claims on homes in the upper South Island damaged by last November's Kaikoura earthquake have been settled so far, but 90% of properties have been assessed. Video, Audio
NZ schools have high rates of bullying, study finds
A three-year survey has found bullying is rife in some primary schools, with more than 40 percent of children at some schools being bullied at least once a week. Video, Audio
Anglican Church throws govt a curve ball over Chch cathedral
The Anglican church is considering gifting the Christ Church Cathedral to the Government, effectively handing it the responsibility for the $104m restoration of the city's most famous building. Video, Audio
Southern DHB wait times 'completely unacceptable', CEO says
Eleven men have waited too long for prostate cancer surgery at Dunedin Hospital with four waiting more than 100 days and one waiting 191 days for an operation, the Southern DHB's CEO says. Video, Audio
Gunman who shot at police was at large for 11 months
The man who shot at police on Sunday has been at large for nearly a year after he cut his electronic monitoring bracelet last September. Labour corrections spokesman Kelvin Davis joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Dog lovers vow defiance over tough new bylaw
The Far North District Council wants to limit dog numbers and the places they can be exercised to protect birdlife - and dog-lovers are threatening civil and canine disobedience in response. Audio
Labour shifts on capital gains tax, but leaves door open
Labour has changed its position under its new leader Jacinda Ardern, and now says it will leave the door open to introduce a capital gains tax in its first term if it's elected to government. Audio
Parents fuming over medical centre's charges for children
Whanganui parents are fuming that the city's main afterhours and urgent medical clinic has begun charging a $10 fee for children under 13 who it treats during normal working hours. Audio
Political parties commit to Pike River re-entry
Pike River families have hailed today as a moral victory after Labour, the Greens, United Future and the Maori Party signed a commitment to re-enter the West Coast mine. Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
Political parties commit to Pike River re-entry
Pike River families have hailed today as a moral victory after Labour, the Greens, United Future and the Maori Party signed a commitment to re-enter the West Coast mine. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Evening business for Tues 15 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Dunedin drinking water alert to run for days
Dunedin Hospital is preparing for a possible influx as thousands of people are told to avoid tap water. The council is hoping this won't be a repeat of the Havelock North water contamination crisis. Video, Audio
Aus Minister slams NZ Labour over deputy PM controversy
Julie Bishop has hit out at the New Zealand Labour Party over Barnaby Joyce's citizenship controversy, saying she would "find it very difficult to build trust" if it was in Government. Video, Audio
Inquests aplenty as Green leader goes
The blame for Metiria Turei's downfall is being spread in many directions - including hers. But some are pointing the finger at the media and their appetite for winners, losers and scalps. Audio
Inquests aplenty as Green leader goes
The blame for Metiria Turei's downfall is being spread in many directions - including hers. But some are pointing the finger at the media and their appetite for winners, losers and scalps.
AudioNew on-the-cheap doco wades into waterways debate
A critical shift is needed to reverse the increasing levels of pollution in Canterbury rivers and waterways, a documentary filmmaker says. Audio
Questionable coverage of 'cold cases'
The anniversary of Madeleine McCann's disappearance half a world away prompted questionable coverage of so-called 'cold cases' in this part of the world. Audio
Questionable coverage of 'cold cases'
The anniversary of Madeleine McCann's disappearance half a world away prompted questionable coverage of so-called 'cold cases' in this part of the world.
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