Jim Mora
Sex, violence and the small screen
Game of Thrones has been criticised for a brutal rape scene. This is another portrayal of sexual violence on the raw, fantasy TV show. John Barnett of South Pacific Picture joins us to talk about the… Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Gary McCormick and Sue Wells have been thinking about. Audio
China's claim to Spratley Islands
Is the climate becoming ripe for a major war involving China? Audio
FIFA arrests
Twenty years of alleged corruption at the highest levels of football body FIFA. Sports writer Mark Reason tells us more about the world of sport and corporate backhanders. Audio
Road Toll
The road toll is going down in Australia but up in New Zealand. Road safety commentator Clive Matthew-Wilson joins the Panel to discuss one theory of why this is happening. Audio
The Panel pre-show for 28 May 2015
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
Arguments for the right to die
But the Voluntary Euthanasia Society has told the High Court that the Lecretia Seales case is about her doctor prescribing medication, for the purpose of relieving her suffering. Audio
Arguments against assisted dying
The High Court's been told disabled and elderly people would be at risk if a terminally ill woman is allowed to enlist her doctor's help to die, without fear of prosecution. Audio
Four gunmen killed during attack in Kabul
Four Taliban gunmen have been killed after trying to storm a guesthouse in a diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul. Audio
The surgical "mesh mess" probed by MPs
Compensation claims by patients suffering damaging complications caused by a controversial surgical mesh are mounting. Audio
More Maori in need of budget help
More Maori are reaching out for help to deal with the consequences of quick-cash loans, mounting bills and rising rents. Audio
Former teacher who masturbated in classroom found guilty
A teacher in Auckland has been found guilty and convicted of masturbating in a classroom during the school lunch break. Audio
Evening Business for 27 May 2015
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Government accused of paying bribe to Saudi businessman
The Government is being accused of paying a multi-million dollar bribe to a Saudi businessman who threatened to sue New Zealand after it banned live sheep exports. Audio
Investigation into how 14 year old boy vanished
An investigation is underway into how a 14 year old boy got lost on a school trip to Mt Taranaki. Audio
Court told disabled and elderly at risk
The High Court's been told the disabled and elderly people would be at risk if a terminally ill woman is allowed to enlist her doctor's help to die, without fear of prosecution. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 27 May 2015
More parking restrictions for Auckland; Court told disabled and elderly at risk; Health and safety laws held up after resistance; Investigation into how 15 year old boy vanished; Government accused of… Audio
Super secret Air NZ lounges
A select few are invited to join the Elite Priority One lounge. The location of the lounges are a well-kept secret. Audio
Slip ups when pulling a sickie
A study has shown people love to nark on their workmates. Specifically if they've pulled a sickie. Audio