Law
Attempted murder charges for Morrinsville shooting suspect
Rollie Heke has been charged with attempted murder and five others have been arrested after he was captured early this morning.
Building watchdog admits overhaul needed
The country's building regulator is being overhauled after being rated the worst among the 16 regulatory systems the Ministry runs. MBIE's Building Performance deputy chief executive Chris Bunny told… Audio
New speed limits on some major roads
Motorists will be able to drive at 110 km per hour on seven roads by the end of the year. As Eva Corlett reports, most people support the change but some warn that it will make drivers go even faster.
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The owner of the property where the Bain murders took place is worried about invasion of privacy around the film's title. Clive Elliott QC says there's not a lot she can do about it. Audio
Murderer saved by governor hours before scheduled execution
The Missouri Governor has issued a stay of execution for a convicted killer just hours before he was scheduled to die by lethal injection. Video, Audio
New Zealanders becoming increasingly worried about fake news
Fake news is trumping privacy and cyber bullying as the fastest growing worry for Kiwi web users, according to a survey by InternetNZ. Audio
Inmate raped in prison suing Corrections for hundreds of thousands
A man who says he was raped by William Katipa in prison is suing the Department of Corrections. RNZ court reporter Edward Gay was in court and joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe class action gains momentum
Edgecumbe residents are meeting tonight to consider joining class action against the Bay of Plenty Regional Council over the devastating April floods. Video, Audio
Heart of the City: Auckland CBD to be open on Easter Sunday
Central city retailers in Auckland say the ban on Easter Sunday trading is outdated. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck says Auckland Councillors are keeping the status quo on trading laws… Audio
Another Aussie MP with dual citizenship
Australian Labor's deputy leader won't confirm or deny if he still has British citizenship. Audio
Is discrimination behind being denied charity status?
Bob McCroskrie of the socially conservative group Family First talks about its charitable works. Audio
Chile eases total abortion ban
Chile's constitutional court has voted to approve a bill to ease the country's total ban on abortions.
New Plymouth poised to ban some freedom campers
New Plymouth is the latest district eying freedom camping restrictions.
Builders urged to set safety net after roof-fall injuries
Builders are being put on notice about the need for secure safety nets to stop workers seriously injuring themselves if they fall off roofs or walls. Audio
Fishers consider court action over cameras on boats
A group of fishermen are considering court action to put a stop to the use of cameras and GPS tracking to monitor their every move. Audio
Fishers 'trying to intimidate' MPI over surveillance
Court action could be on the horizon from a group of fishermen against plans to use cameras and GPS tracking on commerical boats. Auckland University fishing industry researcher Dr Glenn Simmons joins… Audio
Prisoner on trial for rape of three cellmates
William Katipa denies raping three of his cellmates after beating or threatening them. Audio
Pay what you can afford fines
An idea in Australia is to stagger speeding fines depending on how much people earn. Audio
Kaipara ruling will 'cost Northland ratepayers a lot of money'
The Northland Regional Council isn't ruling out an appeal after the High Court quashed years of Kaipara rates.
Court win for Mangawhai rates rebels
Mangawhai ratepayers battling the Kaipara District Council over dodgy rate demands are celebrating after a significant win in the High Court. Audio
