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West Coast rivers reach record levels
We speak to reporter Conan Young who has just arrived in the West Coast, which is experiencing significant rainfall - and expecting more overnight. Audio
Texan man has novel plan to live out his retirement - in hotels
Nearing retirement, Texan Terry Robison thinks it's going to be cheaper to live out his years at a budget American hotel. He told Lisa Owen he plans to move from city to city to stave off boredom. Video, Audio
Planting trees not enough to fix climate change - report
A just released report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is recommending companies stop using trees to offset fossil fuel emissions. Audio
Police remain armed as security risk constantly being reviewed
Eleven days on from the Christchurch shootings, schools are running lockdown drills, large events are being moved indoors, and police remain armed - with no indication of when things will return to… Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 26 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Fund ambulance service, St John paramedic tells govt
A senior St John paramedic, who was one of the first on the scene at the Al Noor Mosque shooting is appealing to the prime minister to fully fund the ambulance service rather than it having to pass… Video, Audio
Inside Al Noor Mosque, days after mass shooting
Days after a gunman opened fire inside Al Noor Mosque, killing more than 40 people, it reopened its doors. Muslim Association of Canterbury President Shagaf Khan takes reporter Alex Perrottet inside.
…Malcolm Rewa sentenced to life for Susan Burdett’s murder
The chances of serial rapist Malcolm Rewa ever seeing a life outside bars are now even slimmer after he was sentenced to life in jail for Susan Burdett's murder, 27 years after she was killed in her… Video, Audio
Waiho Bridge washes away after heavy rainfall
The Waiho Bridge, south of Franz Josef Glacier, has washed away after heavy rainfall. Westland Mayor Bruce Smith tells Lisa Owen he's close to calling a State of Emergency.
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MetService: Severe weather coming to South Island
Heavy rain is battering the west of the South Island, with forecast warnings of up to half a metre of rain along parts of the Main Divide. A strong wind warning is also in place for many places across… Audio
Facebook must accept its part in Chch attacks - Privacy Commissioner
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards sent a letter to Facebook executives last week, stating there is growing frustration and anger over the company's lack of communication after the attack was live… Audio
Royal Commission reflects seriousness of attack – PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says holding a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attack reflects the gravity of the event, and the serious questions left in its wake. The terms… Audio
Strangers united through faith in wake of mosque attacks
Hundreds of Muslims from around the country and across the Tasman, flew to Christchurch when they heard the news of a shooting in two mosques. As they mourn the loss of people they've never met - but… Audio
$15m donated to Chch terror attack victims, families
More than $15 million has so far been donated to three large funds to support the families affected by the Christchurch Terror Attacks. Audio
MPI investigating 'emaciated' cattle onboard Cook St ferry
An investigation is underway into the treatment of cattle transported across Cook Strait yesterday after photos emerged of cows appearing emaciated, in full sun, with their ribs protruding. Video, Audio
Evening business news for 25 March 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Christchurch shooting survivors reunite at Linwood mosque
Three victims whose paths crossed amid the shooting chaos have been reunited at the Linwood Mosque. Checkpoint reporter Alex Perrottet caught up with Tofazzal Alam, Mohammed Zubair and Abdul Aziz… Video, Audio
Jon Sopel: Trump takes Mueller report as victory
The long-awaited Mueller report has found no evidence US President Donald Trump colluded with Russian interference in the 2016 election, but couldn't exonerate him in regards to obstruction of… Video, Audio
High level inquiry to probe Christchurch mosque attacks
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque attacks, while plans are also underway for a National Memorial Day. Political Editor Jane… Video, Audio
Chch terrorist attacks followed by grief, kindness, compassion
A week after a gunman stormed inside two Christchurch mosques, killing dozens of people, New Zealanders have united, gaining strength from each other while they grieve as a nation. We look back at an… Video, Audio
