Law
Afghan villagers' lawyers go to High Court
A trio of top New Zealand lawyers is trying to force the Government to investigate whether the SAS acted illegally in its 2010 raid on two villages in Afghanistan. Audio
Australia's political citizenship crisis worsens
Australian constitutional expert, Anne Twomey discusses the deepening citizenship crisis in Australia, with the National Party's deputy leader, Fiona Nash joining Barnaby Joyce in referring herself to… Audio
Microbead Ban
Just off the back of research showing the damage caused by small plastic in our oceans, here in New Zealand the government has put a ban on sales and manufacture of wash-off products containing… Audio
MPI responds to criticism over biosecurity & border control
Yesterday on the programme the secretary of the Auckland Tree Council, Mels Barton, gave the Minister a serve over its management of Kauri dieback and Myrtle Rust, voicing fears that the fungal… Audio
Man jailed for robbing pubs, shooting two women
A man who shot a mother and daughter in Rolleston in April this year has been sentenced to at least six and a half years in prison.
Ruling on prisoner voting upheld
A group of prisoners have lost their legal challenge to a ban on prisoner voting.
Police urged to reconsider social media 'wanted' posts
Hundreds of people have signed an online petition calling on police to change the way they post on social media to find offenders, after a police post about hip-hop artist Scribe went viral. Video, Audio
Former inmate sues Serco for $500k after prison attack
A former Mt Eden inmate is suing the private prison operator for what he says is gross negligence.
Law passed to stop more Phillip John Smith-style prison breaks
A new law has been passed that aims to stop a repeat of the Phillip John Smith case, who broke out of prison, obtained a passport and managed to flee New Zealand for Brazil. RNZ political reporter… Audio
'I asked' about revoking fraudster's citizenship - Dunne
Convicted money launderer William Yan will not have his citizenship revoked. Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne joins us to discuss the decision. Audio
Conservationists to take swamp kauri case to Court of Appeal
Northland conservationists who oppose the export of swamp kauri are heading back to court for another round with officials.
Southern DHB urology patients could take class action, lawyer s
The Crown has settled cases of medical mistreatment and neglect in the past, so a class action against Southern DHB "may be possible," Christchurch lawyer Grant Cameron says. Video, Audio
Nation-wide manhunt underway for man who shot at police
The search for Morrinsville shooting suspect Rollie Heke is now a nationwide manhunt. Detective Superintendent Chris Page joins Checkpoint with the latest. Video, Audio
Judge imposes home detention on sports coach who molested boys
A former Wellington sports coach who molested six boys in his care over 16 years spanning the 1970s, 80s and 90s, has been ordered to serve 11 months' home detention. Audio
No way to sue DHBs over patient care
Southern District Health Board's CEO urged patients to go to the Health and Disability Commissioner if they've suffered a 'serious clinical event', but the commissioner can't punish or fine DHBs. John… Audio
Hunt for gunman goes national
The hunt for Rollie Heke, who has been on the run for one year and fired at police in Morrinsville on Sunday, is now nation-wide, police say. Video, Audio
Driver jailed over Auckland hit-and-run
A man who killed a teenage skateboarder in a hit-and-run in west Auckland has been sentenced to up to four years in prison.
Woman who killed her grandson found guilty of murder
An Auckland woman has been found guilty of murdering her two-year-old grandson, after throwing him down a hallway.
Murder-accused teens granted name suppression
Two girls accused of murdering a Hamilton man last month have been granted name suppression.
Indian students shamed & humiliated after Kiwi Dream turns sour
Desperate Indian students, who've spent tens of thousands of dollars on tertiary courses and job fees, are facing shame and humiliation after failing to gain residency in New Zealand. Audio
