Lisa Owen
Mosque attack accused to go on trial in May, 2020
Court reporter Anneke Smith joins Checkpoint live from outside the High Court in Christchurch, where Brenton Tarrant pleaded not guilty to 90 charges this morning. She told Lisa Owen what will happen… Video, Audio
Support needed for people at risk of getting lost – LandSAR
As New Zealand's population continues to age, Land Search and Rescue is seeing a big spike in the number of search operations for people with cognitive impairment who have wandered off. Audio
Mosque victims want answers from Islamic groups over donated funds
Witnesses to the Christchurch mosque attacks are asking for more accountability from the various Islamic groups that have been raising money for the victims. Video, Audio
Penalties no deterrent for exploitative employers – migrant workers’ advocate
Fines and penalties for exploitative employers are not big enough to act as a deterrent, Migrant Workers Association secretary Anu Kaloti says. She told Lisa Owen she's seen a worrying rise in cases… Video, Audio
Chch council considers new transport plans after public pressure
Christchurch City Council has agreed to reconsider how it manages traffic through the city's northern suburbs, when the Christchurch Northern Corridor opens next year. Video, Audio
Emmanuel Macron plans to reform France's pensions, benefits
French president Emmanuel Macron is reviving a drive to reform France's pensions and benefits. The latest proposals include a reduction of unemployment benefits for high earners and incentives to… Video, Audio
Proposed law change will allow actors to negotiate collectively
The government has dismissed fears that restoring some basic rights to film industry workers will deter big international companies from making movies in New Zealand. Audio
Evening business for 13 June 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
100,000 rental properties likely to miss insulation deadline
Renters whose freezing homes won't be insulated before new regulations come into effect at the end of the month say they have no power in getting their landlords to bring them up to scratch. Audio
Health Minister called to ‘step in’ over maternity concerns
A Southland doctor says the government needs to urgently investigate changes to Southern DHB's maternity services, or risk a mother or baby dying under the local DHB's new care model. Audio
Entire Defence Force Hercules C130s fleet grounded
The Defence Force has requested the Super Hercules fleet its ordered be delivered sooner than planned after it had to ground its entire Hercules C130s fleet because they need maintenance or have other… Audio
Liquor store owners investigated for exploiting workers
Labour Inspectorate Stuart Lumsden is questioning whether exploitative liquor store owners should be stripped of their licences. This comes after Shalani Limited was ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in… Video, Audio
Teachers' mega pay dispute nears resolution
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the teacher unions are in the final stages of negotiations with the Education Ministry. He says Cabinet has had further discussions about the unions'… Audio
Govt considering build-to-rent scheme on Crown land
Housing Minister Phil Twyford says the building blocks are being put in place for his much-anticipated reset of the failing KiwiBuild programme, and he's also looking at launching a build-to-rent… Video, Audio
'Chaos on the streets in Hong Kong'
Police have met tens of thousands of protesters in Hong Kong with tear gas, pepper spray and batons as they fear an escalation in violence, over moves by China to extradite people more easily from the… Video, Audio
Govt must relax visa rules to meet 1 billion trees target - contractor
A forestry contractor says visa rules should be relaxed for overseas planters if the government wants to reach its One Billion Trees target. Nathan Fogden says 40 percent of his crews are overseas… Video, Audio
South Island communities preparing for Alpine Fault quake
An earthquake felt across the lower South Island over the weekend has reignited calls to prepare for the big Alpine Fault quake. As Logan Church reports, communities are coming up with creative ways… Video, Audio
Missing tramper died after fall - police
The search for missing tramper Darren Myers in the Tararua Ranges has concluded with the discovery of a body at the base of a waterfall. Police believe he died suddenly after a fall, most likely on… Video, Audio
Fishing companies threatened legal action over seabed rules
Official documents show fishing companies, including Talleys, threatened legal action against the government over proposed seabed protection in the South Pacific. Audio
Police complaint made over missing marae funds
A leadership stoush at a marae in the heart of Auckland reached breaking point today, with former New Zealander of the year Lance O'Sullivan accused of bullying the longstanding board out of their… Video, Audio
