Lisa Owen
One man in custody after Sydney stabbing spree
Marc Kean witnessed the stabbing attack in Sydney's CBD. He talks to Checkpoint about how it unfolded. Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 13 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Scott Barrett to miss Bledisloe as coaches shoulder blame for loss
The All Blacks are trying to stay focused on retaining the Bledisloe Cup this weekend as they reel from Scott Barrett's three-week suspension for his shoulder charge on Michael Hooper. Audio
Boats, yachts, ferries damaged in Auckland storm
Almost 50 boats were damaged in the wild weather overnight in Auckland. Video, Audio
Shaw on stats: I didn't have the facts
Statistics Minister James Shaw talks to Checkpoint about the failures of the 2018 census and how they can be fixed. Video, Audio
The head of Statistics NZ resigns after damning report
The head of Stats NZ has fallen on her sword after a damning report into the last census. Political reporter Jo Moir has the story. Audio
Wellington's Little Blue Penguins move on from sushi to burgers
The recalcitrant little blue penguins apprehended in a sushi store two weeks ago have been apprehended once again, near a McDonalds in central Wellington. Audio
Jacinda Ardern to join Pacific leaders on Tuvalu
The Prime Minister is jetting into tiny Tuvalu for the Pacific Islands Forum this week, but is likely to face less heat than Australia as climate change and Chinese influence are set to dominate the… Video, Audio
Labour says it's willing to improve way it handles complaints
In further damage control over allegations of bullying and harassment, the Labour Party says it's willing to improve the way it handles complaints. Audio
John Palino has withdrawn from the Auckland mayoral race
Wildcard Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino pulls out of the race, throwing his weight behind John Tamihere instead. Auckland correspondent Rowan Quinn explains why. Audio
Winston Peters on prisoners right to vote
NZ First leader Winston Peters is playing his cards close to his chest on whether prisoners should have the right to vote. Audio
Dunedin Airport first in NZ to introduce body scanners
Dunedin Airport becomes the first in the country to introduce body scanners for domestic passengers, a move airport bosses say should speed up passenger journeys. Video, Audio
All Blacks say they need an attitude change after heavy loss
The All Blacks say "the flick has switched" after their heavy loss to Australia on Saturday, and need an attitude change if they are going to hold on to the Bledisloe Cup this year. Audio
Controversial state owned insurer Southern Response to be wound up by end of year
Controversial state owned insurer Southern Response is to be wound up by the end of the year, with sources telling Checkpoint that EQC is being explored as an option for the remaining claims. Video, Audio
Row between junior doctors and DHBs appears to be over
The Resident Doctors Association talks to Checkpoint about the long running row between junior doctors and their district health board employers being settled. Audio
Evening business for Monday 12 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Arthur Taylor says Winston Peters biggest barrier to prisoners' right to vote
Former long time inmate Arthur Taylor believes the biggest barrier to giving prisoners the right to vote is Winston Peters. Video, Audio
Bleak outlook for farmers after Fonterra forecasts 675-million dollar loss
"How the hell did it get like this?" - that's the question from farmers supplying to Fonterra as it forecasts a loss of up to 675-million dollars this year. Audio
Tornado damage in Auckland laid bare
The damage from last night's tornado that hit a street in the Auckland suburb of St Heliers was laid bare today. Video, Audio
Tornado slams woman into house
A woman has a suspected broken collarbone after being slammed into the side of her home during a tornado in New Plymouth this morning. Video, Audio
