Karen Brown
Bomb likely cause of Russian plane crash
British and US authorities say evidence suggests that a bomb is the likely cause of last weekend's crash of a Russian airliner over Egypt's Sinai peninsula. Audio
Action demanded over 'obscene' drug prices
A New Zealand leader in the global search for drugs to cure cancer says it's unacceptable that the prices for new drugs are so sky high. Audio
Who's dumping rubbish in Ashburton
People living in Ashburton are fed up with out-of-towners dumping rubbish outside their homes and schools. Audio
Today's market update
Fuel retailer Z Energy's first-half net profit has more than tripled, driven by strong refining margins, improved retail margins and constrained expenses. Audio
Royal couple head south to Dunedin
The Royal couple left the North Island flying south to Dunedin today to be greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of about two thousand Otago fans. Audio
US aviation lawyer says they'll be more attacks
And a former inspector general of the US Transportation Department warns that if this was a bomb on board then people could expect more terrorist attacks. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 5 November 2015
The hunt for a sword wielding attacker;US aviation lawyer says they'll be more attacks;Hometown rugby heroes lead 13-ute parade;Royal couple head south for the day, greeted by crowd of about two… Audio
Legal action against VW in Australia
To Australia, where more than 90 thousand car owners have joined in the country's first class action against Volkswagen and Audi for cheating on emissions tests. Audio
Pacific eye care under the lens
The first female ophthamologist in Solomon Islands says a new eye clinic there has allowed for 300 percent more patients to be treated every day. Audio
Hefty fine for delay in disclosing airbag faults
The firm that made millions of faulty airbags has been hit with a fine of up to 300 million dollars. Audio
Extradited NZer in court accused of murder
A New Zealander has appeared in a Brisbane court today charged with murder after being extradited yesterday. Audio
Filipino advocate says changes could lead to exploitation
An advocate for Filipino dairy workers is worried some workers may be exploited if they are dependent on good feedback from their employers to stay in the country. Audio
Oppostion hammers Government in Parl over unemployment rate
The opposition has laid into the Government in Parliament this afternoon over the quarterly unemployment rate hitting 6 percent. Audio
The new coach of the Silver Ferns
The Southern Steel's Janine Southby has become the new coach of the Silver Ferns. Audio
Evening Business for 4 November 2015
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
More money being spent on the pokies
People are spending more money on pub and club poker machines, despite a decline in the number of pokies. Audio
Mystery wreck sparks speculation
Police are investigating a mystery vessel found at the bottom of Picton harbour. Audio
It gets harder to find a job
It is getting harder to find work - with unemployment hitting 6 percent . Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 4 November 2015
The royal tour begins. All Blacks parade the world cup through Auckland. It gets harder to find a job. The SIS and GCSB under scrutiny. Mystery wreck sparks speculation. More money being spent on the… Audio
NZ-bred horse carries first woman jockey to Melbourne Cup win
It's a New Zealand bred horse first and one raised here third in the Melbourne Cup, with Prince of Penzance carrying to victory the first ever woman to win Australasia's most famous race. Audio