Mary Wilson
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 13 June 2012
The ACC controversy claims another scalp. Auditor General investigates Sky City's deal for a convention centre in exchange for more pokies and a Fisheries observer tells of fear she'd be physically… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 12 June 2012
The ACC Minister won't say if John Judge jumped or was pushed. The Government gives up the fight over paying people who look after disabled relatives and 32 years later - a dingo is ruled responsible… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 11 June 2012
Evidence Indonesian fishermen were afraid and intimidated to dump tonnes of fish. A man who punched and killed a five month old baby is jailed for nine years and the Green Party calls for the chair of… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 8 June 2012
Police hunt for the gunman who shot at a officer. Scott Guy's wife Kylee and sister Anna take the stand and hundreds farewell the triplets killed in the Qatar shopping mall fire. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 7 June 2012
The government dumps its plan for bigger classes. Another brutal massacre in Syria and Scott Guy's sister describes disbelief when she heard of brother's death. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 6 June 2012
The Government looks at stopping abusive parents having more children. Thousands are without power as winter takes hold in the south and Scott Guy's father gives evidence at the high court. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 5 June 2012
The trial begins of the man accused of murdering his brother-in-law Scott Guy. A terrifying ordeal on the high seas with a yacht about to break apart and the race is on to save a killer elephant. Audio
Parents of triplets plan to hold funeral in NZ
Tthe family of the creche-owner, who has been detained after the fatal mall fire that killed 19 people, has questioned the response time of rescue teams - and says the owner tried to save the children… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 31 May 2012
NZAIMS calls for boycott of Ministry of Education; Manawatu Gorge reopens for first time in nine months; Third day of grilling over class sizes for Education Minister; Milk price review met with… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 30 May 2012
The Pike River families abandon all hope of recovering the bodies of the lost miners. Teachers confront the Education Minister and Police release details of Czech tourist's death. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 29 May 2012
George Gwaze is found NOT guilty for the second time making legal history. Police reveal the young woman killed in the backblocks of South Canterbury was a Czech tourist and anger and sorrow over the… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 28 May 2012
Police investigate the deaths of two people in the backblocks of South Canterbury. New evidence smoking actually saves the Government money and the kiwi accent at the centre of a court case in… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 25 May 2012
"Dirty little budget" secret dominates parliamentary debate; sentencing underway for Rena captain and navigational officer; AOS officers told not to attend emergencies after drinking; intermediate… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 24 May 2012
Smokers, families with young children and holiday homeowners take a hit in this year's budget. Two and half years jail for Tame Iti and the man described as his Lieutenant and the Chinese businessman… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 23 May 2012
The FBI's accused of defying New Zealand law. The man charged with murdering Christie Marceau is cleared to stand trial and tomorrow's Budget aims to close tax loopholes for the rich. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 22 May 2012
Foreign-flagged fishing boats are to be banned from New Zealand waters. Prison guards are accused of ignoring a dying inmate and the Green Party co-leader, Russel Norman, has called the Prime Minister… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 21 May 2012
Whanganui police officer charged with corruption; the latest on search for missing father and son; Corrections minister: cut reoffending rate by 25% in 5 years; David Shearer backs Shane Jones over… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 18 May 2012
Runaway with bank's millions relieved at guilty verdict; another former Bridgecorp director jailed; Police cut 125 back-room jobs; dead Whanganui man was violently attacked; Crown prosecutor comments… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 17 May 2012
The axe falls at last at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Tourism bosses decry the increase in Australian flight tax and the P death of a career woman who kept her drug use hidden. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 16 May 2012
The Government goes for quality over quantity in teaching and no guarentees all jobs are safe. How Westpac found out about that costly bank error and two years jail for the Christchurch looter who… Audio