Checkpoint for Wednesday 6 April 2016

5:08 PM.NZ Post announced today that 45 percent of Kiwibank would be sold to the NZ Superannuation Fund and ACC. Sir Michael Cullen joins Checkpoint. Audio

5:13 PM.David Tripe, a banking expert at Massey University, says the planned sale of Kiwi Group is too low and values the Kiwibank assets below a realistic market price. Audio

5:10 PM.The Government is reassuring New Zealanders that Kiwibank will remain in public ownership. Benedict Collins reports. Audio

5:15 PM.Steel and Tube has today warned building stores to quarantine seismic steel mesh that's essential for house building amid questions about its strength and how it's tested. Audio

5:20 PM.Tropical Cyclone Zena is on its way to Fiji, with flights cancelled due to heavy rain and widespread flooding already occuring. Audio

5:23 PM.What lies ahead for skilled Fisher and Paykel employees whose jobs are on the line? Two workers join Checkpoint to tell their story. Audio

5:33 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:37 PM.The Prime Minister is not shying away from comparisons between New Zealand and British dependency and tax haven Jersey. Political Editor Jane Patterson reports. Audio

5:40 PM.After the release of the Panama papers, Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaughsen has resigned. Audio

5:43 PM.The United States presidential hopeful, Donald Trump, has suffered a major blow in the latest Republican primary in Wisconsin, with Ted Cruz winning the state. Audio

5:50 PM.The Education Council says a test case, in which a Hawke's Bay principal was censured, has highlighted the need for principals and boards to report misconduct by teachers. Audio

5:54 PM.A former employee at Sky City Casino has been charged with siphoning money from the casino for herself. Audio

6:09 PM.Earlier we reported that it was warning building stores to quarantine the mesh amid questions about its strength and how it's tested. Audio

6:20 PM.A bill allowing Returned Services Associations to serve a tot of rum during ANZAC Day breakfast has been unanimously passed by Parliament. RSA president BJ Clark joins Checkpoint. Audio

6:22 PM.Detainees are claiming four men have been arrested in a Sydney detention centre over the death of New Zealander Robert Peihopa. Audio

6:24 PM.The United States Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has suffered a blow in his campaign, losing the Wisconsin primary to his main rival, Ted Cruz. Audio

6:26 PM.A rare Goldie portrait is expected to fetch more than $1 million when it goes to auction. Tom Furley reports. Audio

6:50 PM.Prime Minister stands firm on statements that New Zealand is not a tax haven, despite more allegations from the leaders of all three main opposition parties. Winston Peters leaves the chamber after a… Read more Audio