Checkpoint for Monday 10 April 2017
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Rebels or Force on the chopping block
6:23 PM.Either Perth's Western Force or the Melbourne Rebels are set to get the chop from the Super Rugby competition next year. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson reports. Audio
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Rautahi marae helps hundreds affected by Edgecumbe flooding
6:19 PM.Rautahi marae in Kawerau has helped more than 400 people affected by the flooding in Edgecumbe. Some of the people who have chipped in to bring comfort to Edgecumbe locals talk to Zac Fleming. Video, Audio
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Michael Cullen to head review of Edgecumbe floods
6:15 PM.Former Finance Minister Sir Michael Cullen will head a review of the events that led to the flooding at Edgecumbe amid growing anger over the authorities' handling of the emergency. Audio
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Lani Hagaman considers appeal against Andrew Little
6:13 PM.A jury has thrown out all claims made by Lani Hagaman that the Labour leader Andrew Little defamed her. She told media this evening she would consider whether or not to appeal. Audio
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Geoff Murphy remembers friend John Clarke
6:09 PM.The late John Clarke's friend, actor Geoff Murphy, remembers his mate and the years they shared together. Video, Audio
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Saffiyah Khan fronts up to far right leader
5:53 PM.A photo of Saffiyah Khan with the head of the far-right Islamaphobic English Defence League has gone global. The Birmingham woman tells John Campbell the story behind it. Read more Video, Audio
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Soldiers' bodies to be returned to NZ
5:49 PM.In an about turn, the Government has offered to bring home the bodies of soldiers killed overseas and buried in Singapore and Malaysia between 1955 and 1971. Audio
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Education support workers launch mediation for pay equity
5:45 PM.Three education support workers for children with learning difficulties today launched New Zealand's first ever mediation for pay equity. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
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Cyclone Cook heading towards East Cape, Bay of Plenty
5:39 PM.More bad weather is on the way with Cyclone Cook making its way to New Zealand in time for Easter. Metservice forecaster Georgina Griffiths says it is heading towards the East Cape and Bay of Plenty.
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Evening business for 10 April 2017
5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
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Erin Brockovich: 'Don't cheat the people'
5:27 PM.Lawyer and environmentalist Erin Brockovich says New Zealand insurance companies need to "step up" and help Cantabrians still waiting for repairs on their quake-damaged homes. Read more Video, Audio
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Chch family meets with Erin Brockovich after struggling for six years
5:24 PM.A Christchurch family, who've spent the past six years sleeping in their living room for fear of the foundations collapsing had a visit from Erin Brockovich this afternoon. Video, Audio
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Jury throws out Lani Hagaman's defamation case against Andrew Little
5:18 PM.A jury has thrown out Lani Hagaman's defamation case against Andrew Little, while failing to reach an agreement on many of the points in her husband Earl Hagaman's case against the Labour leader. Video, Audio
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Edgecumbe residents still don't know when they can return home
5:14 PM.Ursula Mayo has lived in Edgecumbe for 45 years, but the town she loves has changed drastically after a torrent of water pushed through a stopbank and flooded half the houses there. Video, Audio
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Tributes flow for John Clarke
5:08 PM.Actor and comedian John Clarke died over the weekend, aged 68. The New Zealander, who was best known for his portrayal of Fred Dagg, died of natural causes while walking in Australia, where he was… Read more Video, Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Monday 10th April 2017
Watch Monday's full programme here.
