Lisa Owen
Work begins to break through first barrier in Pike River Mine
The Pike River Recovery Agency has begun clearing out the remnants of a concrete barrier built 30 metres into the mine's drift. As Timothy Brown reports, it's the latest step in accessing a second… Video, Audio
Four killed in head-on crash with logging truck
Four people were killed this morning when the van they were in collided head-on with a logging truck in the Kaingaroa Forest. Reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint with the latest. Audio
Mozambique scam: NZ banker Andrew Pearse likely negotiated plea deal
An organisation advocating for debt relief in developing countries says New Zealand banker Andrew Pearse has likely negotiated a plea deal. Video, Audio
Comancheros gang member jailed for 'execution style' murder in Māngere
A Comancheros gang member who murdered a young father and tried to kill the man's wife has been jailed for life. Audio
Three people arrested at Ihumatao
Three people have been arrested at a controversial site near Auckland Airport tonight. Audio
Leopard seal captures attention at Wellington's Oriental Bay
A leopard seal has made it all the way into Wellington's Oriental Bay - the first time the mammal is believed to have come so close to the capital city. Video, Audio
INF says more sponsors needed to cover Silver Ferns prize-money
The head of the International Netball Federation says its first priority is to make sure teams can cover their costs of playing in the World Cup by bringing in more sponsorship. Audio
Greens back down on Simon Bridges attack ad
This afternoon the Greens tweeted a video that took aim at the National Party leader', by making fun of his distinctive accent, and his low polling. Video, Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 23rd July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Relationship break-up laws must change - Law Commission Report
The family home should no longer be treated automatically as relationship property to be split 50-50 in the event of a break-up. That's the view of the Law Commission which has released its final… Video, Audio
Volunteers help clean up hundreds of kilometres of rubbish on Fox river
A record number of volunteers, some brought to tears, raced against time today to clean up hundreds of kilometres of rubbish littering the West Coast. Video, Audio
Hundreds march to Parliament for abortion law reform
Hundreds of people marched to Parliament today calling for reform of New Zealand's abortion laws, as Cabinet prepares to consider a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act. Video, Audio
Protesters at Auckland's Ihumātao site served eviction notices
Protesters remain at a police cordon, which is barring the public from a disputed piece of land near Mangere in Auckland. Video, Audio
Govt proposes sweeping changes to gun licensing regime
Major reforms to New Zealand's gun laws were flagged in the wake of the Christchurch shootings, with the details announced by the Prime Minister today. They include a national firearms register and… Audio
Permanent resident threatened with deportation over e-visa fail
A 78-year-old New Zealand permanent resident says she feared being deported back to the UK after officials in Brisbane couldn't read her electronic visa. And she says staff at the airport scoffed at… Audio
Evening business for 22 July 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Agriculture minister promises overhaul of Biosecurity Act
The farming sector is welcoming plans to beef up laws to prevent the likes of the devastating Mycoplasma Plasma outbreak, which has cost the country millions. Audio
Three charged over false fees-free declarations
Three people are being taken to court by the Tertiary Education Commission for allegedly making false claims about their entitlements to fees-free funding. Audio
Ryan Fox cards lowest ever back nine at British Open
Auckland's Ryan Fox has broken a 148-year-old record and surged into contention at golf's oldest major, the British Open. Fox spoke to the Open's Mark Tompkins after his round and says his secret to a… Audio
Man admits stealing guns from police station
The man charged with stealing nine guns from a Palmerston North police station has pleaded guilty. And it's been revealed he was planning on taking 26 guns on April the 25 but was interrupted by… Video, Audio
