Checkpoint for Thursday 7 June 2018
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Is Netflix the future for Maori television?
6:23 PM.A new Māori media industry group is being lauched to ensure Māori media keeps pace with a changing world, with one young producer believing Netflix is the future. A young Maori TV producer believes… Read more Audio
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Man killed by own son labelled brutal controlling bully
6:19 PM.The lawyers for the son say he was acting in self-defence, but the Crown says the son stabbed his father, knowing that his actions could cause death and he should be found guilty of murder. Audio
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CEO unsure how EQC became 'dysfunctional'
6:14 PM.EQC's chief executive Sid Miller says he accepts a critical report into wide-ranging deficiencies at the crown agency, but is at a loss to explain how things got so bad. Video, Audio
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Jenny Salesa says she's changed after overspending taxpayer money
6:08 PM.The country's top spending minister at the end of 2017, Jenny Salesa, says her travel was all above board but she has put systems in place to ensure taxpayers' money is much better used. Video, Audio
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PM out campaigning 10 days ahead of due date
5:55 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was busy with selfies and hugs when she campaigned in Northcote today with Labour candidate Shanan Halbert, just days before her due date. Read more Video, Audio
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Warkworth voters suss out Simon Bridges
5:51 PM.National leader Simon Bridges is travelling throughout the country so so-called ordinary voters can get to know him. Reporter Sarah Murphy followed him to Warkworth to find out what locals made of… Read more Video, Audio
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All Blacks' Barrett brothers about to make history
5:48 PM.Taranaki's famous sons - Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett - will become the first trio of brothers to start a match for the All Blacks when they play France at Eden Park on Saturday. Audio
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Stadium closure $10 million blow to Taranaki economy
5:43 PM.Taranaki Chamber of Commerce estimates the region will take at least a $10 million hit a year after the shock closure of Yarrow Stadium. Video, Audio
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National accuses government of favouring Northland
5:37 PM.National is accusing the government of playing favourites by giving Northland 60 percent of the money allocated so far by the Provincial Growth Fund. But Minister Shane Jones says the north was… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 7 June 2018
5:32 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Cat survives 4.5 hour drive in car's grill
5:26 PM.A cat has made a miraculous recovery after it survived a four and a half hour drive from Auckland to New Plymouth trapped in the grill of a car, but its owners still haven't been found. Read more Video, Audio
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"Suck it and see" avo water consents a worry
5:21 PM.Northland is poised to become the avocado capital of New Zealand after growers north of Kaitaia received the green light for irrigation. But DOC is considering challenging them in the Environment… Read more Audio
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Almost 20 percent of central Akl homes bought by foreign buyers
5:18 PM.Foreign buyers made up 3 percent of all home transfers across New Zealand in the first quarter of 2018, but almost 20 percent in central Auckland. Minister David Parker says that vindicates the… Read more Audio
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Black Caps coach makes shock resignation
5:15 PM.Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has resigned after six years in what he described as an "all consuming" role. He spoke to sports reporter Clay Wilson about the tough and emotional decision. Video, Audio
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Is this the end for forestry on the East Coast?
5:09 PM.The chief executive of New Zealand's leading forestry service provider PF Olsen says the weekend's heavy rain in Tolaga Bay could spell the demise of forestry in the area. It comes as Minister Shane… Read more Video, Audio
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Checkpoint with John Campbell, Thursday 7th of June 2018
5:00 PM.Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video
