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Sports chat: NZ Football on the hunt for a new coach
New Zealand Football is in need of a new coach for the All Whites after the sudden departure of national men's team coach Fritz Schmid. Sports reporter Clay Wilson joins Lisa Owen to discuss the news… Video, Audio
Willie Jackson: Why I’ll vote in favour of euthanasia bill
Labour MP Willie Jackson says his mother's illness has led him to vote in favour of the End of Life Choice bill next week, despite her views against euthanasia. He spoke to Checkpoint reporter Alex… Audio
Evening Business for Friday 21st June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Hawke’s Bay groper sentenced for serial offending
Jason Trembath, a former top Hawke's Bay cricketer who indecently assaulted 11 women and posted an intimate photo of a passed-out woman online, has been sentenced to more than five years in jail. Audio
Consultation on buyback scheme waste of time – gun shop owner
A gun shop owner who was consulted as part of the government's buyback scheme says his advice has been grossly misrepresented and ignored. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Southern DHB CEO: Maternity services ‘improved’ and ‘enhanced’
Southern DHB CEO Chris Fleming says the DHB has conducted an extensive review into its maternity model but cannot offer 24/7 primary birthing units throughout the region. He told Lisa Owen the… Video, Audio
Southern DHB playing ‘Russian roulette’ with lives – midwife
A baby was born in a car park outside Lumsden Maternity Centre last night, sparking fresh calls for better maternity services in the area.
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Festivals, events planned to celebrate Matariki
Events are being held throughout the country to mark the Māori New Year, with just a few days to go before the Matariki Constellation rises in our skies. Reporter Joanna MacKenzie went out on a waka… Video, Audio
Shane Jones: Christopher Luxon ‘now my political foe’
While departing Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon might be signalling a career in politics, MP Shane Jones says he won't be welcomed to join NZ First. Audio
Christopher Luxon keeping political options open
Departing Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon may make a tilt at a new career in politics but says he's had no conversations with any parties about standing in a particular electorate seat. Video, Audio
National MP on why the gun buy-back scheme is flawed
National MP for Rangitikei Ian McKelvie sits on the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee overseeing the gun reforms. He told our producer Bridget Burke the gun buy-back scheme is flawed. Audio
School’s First XV back female team mate banned from playing
An 11-year-old school girl's rugby team mates have decided to back her and forfeit their season after she was banned from playing in the First XV tournament. Audio
Long road to recovery for those injured in Christchurch mosque attacks
Ahmed Iqbal Jahangir spent eight weeks in hospital recovering from gunshot wounds he sustained in the Christchurch mosque shootings. In this video interview, he shares his story of the attack, his… Video, Audio
Winston Peters endorses Boris Johnson for UK PM
Former British foreign secretary Boris Johnson has cemented his position as the favourite to be the next UK Prime Minister - and today our foreign minister says the top job is already his. Audio
Black Caps on winning streak
New Zealand have returned to the top of the World Cup cricket standings after their narrow win over South Africa - but they're still not guaranteed a semifinals berth. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson… Audio
Up to 30 jobs may go at Sanford's Bluff fish-processing plant
Workers at one of Bluff's biggest employers have been blindsided by the news almost half of their jobs may be lost - which means they could be out of a job or have to relocate 400km north to keep… Audio
Evening Business for Thursday 20th June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
New revelations won't obstruct Operation Burnham Inquiry
Hit and Run author Jon Stephenson's revelation he now believes armed insurgents were in a village attacked by NZ SAS soldiers won't interrupt the Operation Burnham Inquiry, Political Editor Jane… Audio
Ammunition supplier warns of ‘revolution’ over gun buy-back scheme
Leading ammunition supplier Paul Clark is warning a "revolution" could be the only option for gun owners if the courts do not side with them over the government buy back scheme. He spoke with Lisa… Video, Audio
Gun owners feel ripped off by govt’s buy-back scheme
The government announced its compensation package today, which includes paying up to 95% of the wholesale price for weapons, but gun owners say the compensation isn't enough and will leave some of… Video, Audio
