Mary Wilson
Evening Business for 31 March 2015
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Is it the end of the line for tax returns?
The tax system could be in for the biggest shake up ever seen if government proposals go ahead. Audio
Labour slams secrecy
The Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee was not available. Labour says he has no reason to be so secretive about the deal that protects New Zealand troops. Its defence spokesperson Phil Goff is with us… Audio
Vettori uses World Cup welcome to announce retirement
The Black Caps veteran Daniel Vettori has used a rowdy welcome home for the World Cup finalists in Auckland today to officially announce his retirement from cricket. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 31 March 2015
Green light for New Zealand to deploy; Labour slams secrecy; Vettori uses World Cup welcome to announce retirement; Northland in the spotlight again in parliament today; Is it the end of the line for… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 30 March 2015
The judge sends the Lundy jury out to reach a verdict. The Northland by-election drubbing punctures the Government's RMA overhaul and no retrial for Teina Pora so the focus shifts to compensation. Audio
Today's market update
The New Zealand dollar is holding onto most of the gains its made over the past few days, after the United States Federal Reserve put short-term interest rate hikes on hold for now. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 25 March 2015
Police say missing pair's car is in the sea at Curio Bay, German plane crashes in French Alps - 150 people dead, Fans gather to farewell Black Caps as they head to CWC final, TAB says record turnover… Audio
Peters hits back over trade deal
In Seoul, John Key, a day on from signing the FTA, had this to say about Winston Peters and the trade deal. Audio
Police find oil slick in search for boy
The police have confirmed they have found an oil slick on the surface of Curio Bay in the Catlins where the search for a missing 11 year old boy is focussed. Audio
Market Update for 24 March 2015
The New Zealand dollar has continued to strengthen against the US dollar. Audio
Winston Peters responds
New Zealand First does have members bill which aims to stop New Zealand governments allowing overseas investors to sue if their profits are threatened by domestic laws. Audio
PM warning Peters could stymie Korea FTA
The Prime Minister is warning that Winston Peters, could sink the just signed free trade agreement with Korea if he wins the Northland by-election. Audio
Live to the Black Caps semi final
First to the world cup cricket semi final at Eden Park. The Proteas won the toss and elected to bat. Trent Boult removed both South African opening batsmen before this, as Rilee Russouw went after… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 24 March 2015
Live to the Black Caps semi final;Glenn Turner for more on Black Caps;PM warning Peters could stymie Korea FTA;Winston Peters responds;German tourist sentenced for fatally running stop sign;Jury sees… Audio
A new disciplinary hearing against the CTV's building engineer
The lawyer for the engineer of the collapsed CTV building has told a disciplinary hearing it wasn't clear if Alan Reay was meant to declare any building failures he was involved with. Audio
New Zealander who interviewed Lee Kuan Yew remembers him
People in Singapore are mourning the loss of Lee Kuan Yew, the man who transformed the country from a small port city into a wealthy global hub. Audio
Coma and breathing trouble after man given incorrect drug
A community support worker gave a man the wrong drug with life-threatening consequences after failing to do the necessary checks. Audio
Chch school says it's been blindsided by proposal to shut it down
A Christchurch school says it's been blindsided by a proposal to shut it down. Redcliffs School has been running out of a deaf education centre in Sumner since the earthquakes. Audio
Surgeon told to apologise over the care of an elderly patient
A former Blenheim surgeon with a history of patients dying on his operating table has been told to apologise over the care given to an elderly patient in 2012. Audio