Mary Wilson
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 21 October 2010
A massive multi-million dollar project to reinforce Christchurch, Police revisit the Crewe homicide file and a supreme court judge resigns with the government paying his legal costs. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 20 October 2010
Striking health workers hit back at claims they're putting patients at risk. Has the Maori language reached crisis point and thousands of year nine students hang out at the mall. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 19 October 2010
More damage after another big aftershock in Canterbury, Maori Party support for the government's foreshore legislation wavers and we find out about Lotto's newest millionaire. Audio
A warning rent rises are about to get bigger
Propery Investors Federation's Andrew King says the scrapping of depreciation allowances next April will force rises in rent. Audio
Qualifications Authority to make university entrance harder
The Qualifications Authority has proposed making university entrance harder. But it believes most applicants will be able to meet the suggested standard. Audio
Super City a train wreck says Auckland regional councillor
Several Auckland Regional councillors have used their last meeting to take a swipe at the new super city, with one labelling it a train wreck. Audio
Julia Gillard announces two new detention centres
The Australian Prime Minister has announced a new "long-term" strategy for dealing with asylum seekers, including releasing children from detention. Audio
Tonga's football head says he met with fake lobbyists
The head of Tonga's Football Federation says he met the undercover reporters posing as lobbyists, but already knew it was a hoax when he suggested they pay him a hundred thousand dollars. Audio
Tonga's football head denies allegations about voting bribes
New Zealand's representative on the Oceania Football Confederation says he wants to talk to the accused football official before he passes judgment on him. Audio
PPTA strike action back on after talks fail
Secondary schools around the country are being hit with two days of strikes this week as the teachers' battle over pay swings back into action. Audio
Checkpoint Choice for Friday 15 October 2010
Two bodies and helicopter found in Bluff Harbour, Fletcher wins NZ's largest ever building contract, Swimming silver medalist sent home early for drinking, Latest Business News, Lawyer says Ngapuhi… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 07 October 2010
Auckland Mayor breaks down in tears while giving evidence at inquest; Chris Kahui speaks publically for the first time; Canterbury quake report shows most land repairable; failure of Whanganui Mayor… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Wednesday 6 October 2010
Crown sues for damages over damage to Waihopai spy base, Inquest begins into drunken student's death, No leakers found in high level inquiry, Council moves to fast track demolition of quake hit… Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Tuesday 5 October 2010
Govt act to protect IHC firms under attack from union, Parent of disabled child wants better pay for caregivers, Being famous no longer a reason for name suppression and PM supports TVNZ decision to… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 22 September 2010
David Garrett is about to announce he'll leave Parliament, a footbridge collapses at the Commonwealth Games site in Delhi and Wellington and Canterbury agree to share Child Cancer care. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 21 September 2010
Govt spurns advice that lowering blood alcohol saves lives, Snow storm continues in Southland, Stadium Southland collapse could prompt review of codes, High winds leave 2000 North Island homes without… Audio
New research grants up for grabs
Applications open today for new research and development grants, which the government is hoping can boost New Zealand's economy, and science sector. Audio
Afghan elections marred by violence
The voting is over, and the counting underway in Afghanistan after parliamentary elections. Audio
Quake volunteers applauded for tireless efforts.
The army of volunteers who have pitched in in one of the areas worst affected by the Canterbury quake have been formally thanked for its efforts, as the welfare centre in their town shuts its doors. Audio