Mary Wilson
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 2 May 2013
Police say easier access to guns has saved a woman's life. NZ Post makes another plea to cut mail deliveries and what did Aaron Gilmore, say and do at that restaurant dinner. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 1 May 2013
The man who killed a service station worker 34 years ago is found guilty of murder. Fonterra moves to axe three hundred jobs and Dame Susan Devoy's new job is under scrutiny again. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 30 April 2013
Hanover investors are furious no one will face criminal charges. The country's poorest regions are told to stop opposing mining and drilling. Workplace health and safety system needs an overhaul. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 24 April 2013
Will the police get more freedom to warn the public about convicted killers? The motive behind the Boston Marathon bombings becomes clearer and leaked document shows DoC staff worried cuts will cause… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 23 April 2013
A guilty verdict for the man charged with murdering school girl Jade Bayliss. A 34 year old cold case trial opens in Rotorua and the police say it's "sheer luck" nobody was killed by a laser strike. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 22 April 2013
The Mighty River Power share offer has been temporarily suspended. Fears for three missing trampers and will Maurice Williamson accept Ellen's invitation? Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 18 April 2013
Pike River Coal is found guilty of failing to prevent the deaths of 29 miners. Labour's proposal to radically restructure the electrcity industry and the massive explosion at a Texas fertiliser plant.
…Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 17 April 2013
The one and half billion dollar law suit over leaky school buildings. Forcing Telcos to intercept calls and e-mails to help the police and spy agencies and some hospital staff could be sacked for… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 16 April 2013
The hunt for those who carried out the deadly bomb attack at the Boston Marathon and Hayden Miles killer is found guilty of murder. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 15 April 2013
Why is a doctor who had sex with a vulnerable patient still practicing? A commuter train slams into a concrete wall in Lower Hutt and making it legal for the GCSB to spy on New Zealanders. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 12 April 2013
Housing NZ gets a 320 million dollar insurance payout; using dogs to sniff out drugs in lockers and desks; Kapiti residents and Maori consider expressway legal action; Dominion Finance heads never… Audio
Evening Business for 11 April 2013
The Warehouse says it's acquisition of Noel Leeming has radically changed its access to higher end brands like Sony and Acer. The country's largest listed retailer purchsed the electronics company for… Audio
Small number of doctors responsible for majority of complaints
Just three percent of doctors are responsible for half of all patient complaints, according to new Australian research. Audio
Difficulties of Pike prosecution foil Green MP
The former chief inspector of coal mines wants the Labour Department prosecuted for its failings over the Pike River tragedy. Audio
More from Simon Bridges and Sir William Birch
The Minister of Labour, Simon Bridges, says individuals should not be held accountable for the Pike River mine disaster. Audio
Former mines inspector says Department should be prosecuted
A former chief inspector of coal mines wants the Labour Department prosecuted for its failings over the Pike River disaster. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 11 April 2013
A court hears details of how a 13 year old girl was killed, Former mines inspector says Department should be prosecuted, Stewart Murray Wilson appeals supervision order and Accused snapped and… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 10 April 2013
1300 jobs in limbo with a plan to close hospital kitchens. A Kaitaia paedophile teacher pleads guilty to 25 more charges and Opposition parties don't believe PM didn't know about illegal GCSB… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 9 April 2013
More than 80 New Zealanders may have been illegally spied on. Will be the IRD be allowed to share taxpayers' information and Government playing down another alleged security breach. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 8 April 2013
Pit Sharples says the Maori Party is in disarray. Treasury is starting to show more optimism and a new plan to pay customers who save power. Audio