Mary Wilson
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 28 March 2011
We hear from the family of the man shot dead by police. The government relief for Christchurch is extended and growing scrutiny over Phil Goff's handling of the Darren Hughes affair. Audio
Evening Business for 22 March 2011
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Explosions across Tripoli for third night running
Explosions and anti-aircraft fire reverberate across the Libyan capital of Tripoli for the third night in a row. Western powers have not confirmed any fresh air strikes in their campaign to enforce a… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 22 March 2011
Assistance package for Christchurch businesses, What the Chamber of Commerce think of assistance deal and Explosions across Tripoli for third night running. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 21 March 2011
Frustrated business owners storm through the redzone cordon in Christchurch. The Prime Minister says there are likely to be spending cuts in areas other than health and education, as the government… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 17 March 2011
Helicopters drop tonnes of water onto damaged reactors at Fukushima. The government upgrades its advice for New Zealanders in Japan and Prince William inspects quake ravaged Christchurch. Audio
Reserve bank cuts interest rates
The Reserve Bank Governor says today's emergency interest rate cut won't provide more toilets for quake hit Christchurch but it does make it easier for businesses to borrow and could head off a… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 8 March 2011
The next Governor General is named. The Christchurch mayor is pleading for patience as people demand answers over whether they will have to be relocated to a different part of town and the Government… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 7 March 2011
A national memorial service marking the Christchurch earthquake is announced. It could take more than a year for all the victims to be identified and Rocky raises 60 thousand dollars for the relief… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 4 March 2011
The quake response in the worst hits suburbs comes under scutiny from the PM. Recovery teams stop searching the collapsed Pyne Gould building and its the last day of campaigning before the Botany… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 3 March 2011
The search for survivors in Christchurch is called off. The cordon is to be reduced for people with homes and offices in the CBD and the Union of Students Associations says some universities have… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 2 March 2011
Dust storms hit quake ravaged Christchurch. The Government will look at cuts to the Working for Families package and the head of Canterbury police says army light armoured vehicles and fire trucks are… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 1 March 2011
Church bells toll and thousands stand in silence to commemorate the Christchurch earthquake. Petrol prices go up, but the quake damaged city is spared and what was found under a statue in Cathedral… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Monday 28 February 2011
The Government announces a band aid finance package for Christchurch. More than two hundred homes from near Sumner are evacuated and the quake takes its toll on jobs - Foodstuffs closes two… Audio
Where to obtain water
A list of schools and parks where Christchurch residents can obtain water. Audio
Supermarkets that are closed
The following supermarkets were closed as at 2pm this afternoon: Countdown Colombo St, Eastgate, Ferrymead, Morrhouse Ave, New Brighton, The Palms. Supervalue Sumner, Woolston, Stanmore Rd. New World… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 24 February 2011
The Christchurch Mayor has the latest from the cirt centre, Kings Education holds a news conference, Half of Christchurch's water supply reconnected, Business leaders meet with John Key. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 22 February 2011
Suzie Ferguson, Mary Wilson and Hewitt Humphrey host rolling news coverage of the Christchurch Earthquake. The audio used comes from the start of the 6pm hour. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 16 February 2011
A soldier's death reinforces the Anzac spirit. John Key and Julia Gillard sign a billion dollar investment deal and one of the country's most respected historians dies. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories forTuesday 15 February 2011
Julia Gillard arrrives in NZ to promote a stronger economic relationship. A former ACC manager admits receiving tens of thousands of dollars in return for favours and the heat wave gets hotter. Audio