Checkpoint for Friday 19 July 2013

6:48 PM.The Kohanga movement has confirmed its chief executive isn't returning to her post; An Auckland tribal trust has started actioning orders made by the High Court; A National Library oral Maori… Read more Audio

6:38 PM.Before Parliament went into its two-week recess the Labour Party leader, David Shearer, faced criticism over his handling of the party's proposal to allow only women candidates in some seats. Audio

6:32 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:22 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

6:17 PM.The notorious Mexican drug lord arrested this week is being described as a brutal and sadistic leader who killed and tortured hundreds of people. Audio

6:17 PM.An Auckland lawyer accused of smuggling contraband to convicted murderer, Liam Reid, has been giving evidence in her defence. Audio

6:12 PM.Forest Industry Contractors Association's chief executive, John Stulen. Audio

6:08 PM.Within hours of another death of a forestry worker, critics have poured cold water over the Government's attempt to make the industry safer. Audio

5:57 PM.A family-run power company launched today in Dunedin is being hailed as a way to bring down the city's electricity prices. Audio

5:53 PM.Sir Owen Glenn is reconsidering his position on his independent inquiry into child abuse and domestic violence saying his work has been considerably deflected by a torrent of nasty publicity. Audio

5:46 PM.The Kohanga movement has confirmed its chief executive isn't returning to her post; An Auckland tribal trust has started actioning orders made by the High Court; A National Library oral Maori… Read more Audio

5:42 PM.Parts of the Anglican cardboard cathedral in Christchurch have been damaged by rain, and will need to be replaced. Audio

5:35 PM.A weaker Australian jobs market and the improving New Zealand economy are attracting more and more people to look for work on this side of the Tasman. Audio

5:33 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

5:27 PM.The Employers and Manufacturers Association says it's unhelpful for unions to air the country's dirty laundry over workplace law on the global stage. Audio

5:24 PM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

5:20 PM.More than 50 textile workers are expected to lose their jobs at the Canterbury Spinners factory in Dannevirke. Audio

5:17 PM.A sharp jolt rocked Wellington and the top of the South Island today, sending people scrambling for safety. Audio

5:12 PM.Roger Callow's son Ken worked as a tree feller and was crushed by a rotten tree in the Wharerata forest south of Gisborne, two years ago. Audio

5:08 PM.Within hours of another death of a forestry worker, critics have poured cold water over the Government's attempt to make the industry safer. Audio

5:00 PM.Another death in the forestry industry; Father of worker killed two years ago says more should be done; Sharp quakes jolt Wellington and top of South Island; 50 jobs expected to go in Dannevirke; EMA… Read more Audio