Mary Wilson
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 10 May 2011
The fight between Maori politicians gets nastier. John Key says borrowing 380 million dollars a week has got to stop and the kiwi that's mysteriously turned up in Russia? Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 9 May 2011
Picton or Clifford Bay? The Ferry debate is re-ignited. Two Air New Zealand emergency landings are now under investigation and why are Aucklanders so stressed ? Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 5 May 2011
Good turn out to hui on child violence, Minimum driving age raised after bill passes unanimously, Driving age raised to 16, Harawira apologises for Bin Laden comments. Audio
Killer tornado strikes north Auckland
At least two people have been killed and more than twenty injured by a freak tornado that's struck Auckland's North Shore. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 3 May 2011
At least two people have been killed and more than twenty injured by a freak tornado that's struck Auckland's North Shore and Don Brash begins to put his stamp on the ACT party . Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 28 April 2011
Act under new leadership with Hide's ouster, Renewed calls to enter mine at Pike River, Worst storm in living memory in Hawkes Bay, New extreme rightwing deal under Brash says Phil Goff, and John… Audio
Nzers don't think building more roads solves traffic congestion
A new survey shows 66 percent of New Zealanders don't think it's possible to solve traffic jams by building more roads and motorways. Audio
Evening Business for 26 April 2011
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Latest on clashes on Thai-Cambodian border
Violent clashes on the disputed Thai-Cambodia border are raging for a fourth day. Audio
Cathrine Latu ruled out of Silver Ferns squad for World Champs
Cathrine Latu who is one of the world's best goal shooters won't be playing for New Zealand at the world netball champs in Singapore in July. Audio
Computer phone system used by Police comms centres is down
The onscreen computer phone system used by the Police communication centres across the country is down. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 26 April 2011
Power lost to thousands in Taupo, Fuel tax put on hold, Hide tells Brash to stick to National and Computer phone system used by Police comms centres is down. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 15 April 2011
Defamation action against sex abuse victim continues, Traffic control problems disrupt flights, An IMF and World Bank warning about food prices, Greypower against NZ Post's move towards self-service… Audio
Evening Business for 12 April 2011
Jetstar is linking New Zealand to its hub for tourists from Asia, with the addition of a new Trans Tasman route. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 11 April 2011
The missing former Olympian Geoff Smale is found dead. An orion is called in to keep an eye on oil exploration protesters and Labour's Damian O'Connor apologises for his gaggle of gays and self… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 5 April 2011
The Pike River coal doesn't have the money to contribute fully to the Royal Commission of inquiry. The Prime Minister says he'd welcome a snap election, if the Labour Party wants to go to the polls… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 4 April 2011
A New Zealander's jailed for 5 years over Tongan ferry disaster. A GP is found guilty of letting his unqualified wife treat patients and Christchurch casino moves on repairs to help save jobs. Audio
Evening Business for 31 March 2011
Scott Technology has paid almost 4 and a half million dollars for a majority stake in HTS-110, saying it gives it a presence in the emerging high-value global superconductor magnet market. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 31 March 2011
Father says reparation for murder just a joke;Family of murder victim speaks out;Prinicipals' Association says Westfield mall student uniform ban was wrong;Auckland Council votes two to one to fund… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 29 March 2011
Extraordinary powers for extraordinary times - the go ahead to rebuild Christchurch. Phil Goff says his leadership is strengthened after the Hughes affair and long awaited pay talks for sleepover… Audio